Sweet Potato Orange Hash (Printable)

Roasted sweet potatoes, oranges, and seasoned vegetables baked together for a colorful, hearty morning dish.

# What You’ll Need:

→ Vegetables & Fruit

01 - 2 large sweet potatoes, peeled and diced
02 - 1 red bell pepper, diced
03 - 1 small red onion, diced
04 - 2 medium oranges, peeled, segmented, and cut into chunks
05 - 2 cups baby spinach leaves

→ Seasonings

06 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
07 - 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
08 - 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
09 - 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
10 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
11 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

→ Optional Toppings

12 - 4 large eggs
13 - 1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese
14 - 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro or parsley, chopped

# How To Make It:

01 - Preheat oven to 425°F. Line a large sheet pan with parchment paper.
02 - In a large bowl, combine diced sweet potatoes, red bell pepper, and red onion. Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with smoked paprika, cumin, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Toss thoroughly to coat all vegetables evenly.
03 - Spread seasoned vegetables in an even layer on the prepared sheet pan. Roast for 20 minutes, stirring halfway through cooking.
04 - Remove pan from oven. Add orange segments and baby spinach, gently stirring to combine with roasted vegetables.
05 - If using eggs, create 4 small wells among the vegetables and crack one egg into each well.
06 - Return pan to oven and roast for 8 to 10 additional minutes until sweet potatoes are tender and eggs reach desired doneness.
07 - Remove from oven. Sprinkle with crumbled feta cheese and fresh herbs. Serve immediately.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Everything cooks on one pan, which means less cleanup and more time to actually enjoy your coffee.
  • The orange brings this unexpected brightness that makes you pause mid-bite and appreciate what's happening.
  • It looks more impressive than the effort it actually requires, so it works for feeding guests or just treating yourself.
02 -
  • Cut your vegetables evenly, especially the sweet potatoes, or you'll end up with some pieces done way before others. I learned this the hard way when half my batch turned to mush while the rest was still crunchy.
  • Add the orange near the end, not at the beginning. If it roasts the whole time, it dries out and loses that juicy burst that makes the dish special.
  • If you're baking eggs in there, keep an eye on them during those last few minutes—oven temperatures vary, and nobody wants a rubbery yolk.
03 -
  • Don't crowd the pan—if your vegetables are piled up, they'll steam instead of roast. Use two sheet pans if you need to, or do this in batches. The edges that touch the hot pan are where the magic happens.
  • Let the pan sit for one minute after pulling it out of the oven before serving. Everything settles slightly and the flavors get a chance to meld together in that brief pause.
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