Sweet Potato Hash with Sausage (Paleo Breakfast)

Looking for an easy, healthy breakfast that fits your sweet potato hash routine? This sweet potato hash with sausage is naturally grain-free, gluten-free and dairy-free, made with whole ingredients you can pronounce. It’s one of our favorite paleo recipes for anyone following a paleo diet — quick to prepare, packed with protein and healthy fats, and guaranteed to keep you full and energized.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

• Time: 15 minutes prep, 25 minutes cook
• Servings: 1
• Diet: Paleo, gluten-free, grain-free, dairy-free
• Difficulty: Easy

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 tsp coconut oil, divided
• 1 small sweet potato or yam, cut into 1 cm cubes
• 1/2 yellow onion, diced
• 1 nitrite/nitrate-free sausage, sliced
• 1 small bell pepper, diced
• 2 eggs
• to taste freshly ground black pepper

Instructions

1. Heat 2 tsp coconut oil in a skillet over medium heat.
2. Add the onions and sweet potatoes; sauté for 5 minutes.
3. Add the sausage and cook until browned on all sides and the potatoes are soft.
4. Add the bell peppers and 1 tbsp water.
5. Cover and cook for 15 minutes, stirring regularly.
6. Meanwhile, fry the eggs in 1 tsp coconut oil.
7. Season with freshly ground black pepper and fold the eggs into the hash.

Tips & Variations

The little bit of water helps the potatoes steam through without burning.

Nutrition & Health Benefits

This recipe uses only whole, unprocessed ingredients — no grains, no refined sugar, no industrial seed oils. It’s naturally rich in protein and healthy fats, making it an excellent choice for weight loss, stable energy and digestive health. Because it’s grain-free and dairy-free, it also works well for people with gluten or lactose sensitivities.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this recipe really paleo?

Yes. Sweet Potato Hash with Sausage contains only paleo-approved ingredients — no grains, legumes, dairy, refined sugar or processed oils.

Can I meal-prep this recipe?

Absolutely. Most of these recipes store well in an airtight container in the fridge for 3–4 days, and many freeze beautifully for quick lunches.

How many servings does this make?

This recipe makes 1.

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