Hearty Vegan Breakfast Hash (Print)
Crispy potatoes with bell peppers, mushrooms, and warming spices for a satisfying plant-based morning meal.
# Ingredient list:
→ Vegetables
01 - 3 medium russet potatoes, diced (about 1.1 lb)
02 - 1 red bell pepper, diced
03 - 1 green bell pepper, diced
04 - 1 red onion, diced
05 - 5.3 oz button mushrooms, sliced
06 - 2 cups fresh spinach, roughly chopped (about 2.1 oz)
07 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
→ Spices & Seasonings
08 - 1 tsp smoked paprika
09 - 1/2 tsp ground cumin
10 - 1/4 tsp ground turmeric
11 - 1/2 tsp chili flakes (optional)
12 - Salt and pepper, to taste
→ Other Ingredients
13 - 3 tbsp olive oil, divided
14 - Fresh parsley or chives, chopped (for garnish)
15 - Hot sauce, to serve (optional)
# Directions:
01 - Place diced potatoes in a large pot, cover with water, and boil for 4-5 minutes until slightly tender. Drain and set aside.
02 - Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the partially cooked potatoes and sauté for 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until golden and crispy.
03 - Push the potatoes to one side of the pan. Add remaining 1 tbsp olive oil, then add the bell peppers, red onion, and mushrooms. Cook for 5-6 minutes until vegetables soften.
04 - Stir in the garlic, smoked paprika, cumin, turmeric, and chili flakes. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
05 - Add the spinach and sauté for 1-2 minutes until just wilted.
06 - Mix everything together. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Garnish with chopped parsley or chives. Serve hot with hot sauce, if desired.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- That crispy potato texture paired with smoky spices creates the kind of comfort that makes you forget it is plant based.
- Everything cooks in one pan which means less cleanup and more time to enjoy your coffee.
02 -
- Do not skip the parboiling step because raw potatoes would burn before cooking through in the skillet.
- Letting the potatoes sit undisturbed in the pan is the secret to achieving those crispy edges.
03 -
- Dice all your vegetables the same size so everything cooks evenly and you get a bit of each in every forkful.
- Use a heavy bottomed skillet or cast iron pan for the best browning results.