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Sweet Potato Breakfast Bowl topped with cherries, banana slices, almonds, and chia seeds in a ceramic bowl.
Reda

Sweet Potato Breakfast Bowl

Creamy roasted sweet potatoes topped with savory fixings for a satisfying, nourishing start to your day.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 2 servings
Course: Breakfast, Brunch
Cuisine: American
Calories: 485

Ingredients
  

For the Sweet Potato Base
  • 2 large sweet potatoes about 1.5 lbs total, scrubbed and dried
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 0.5 tsp kosher salt
For the Toppings
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1 avocado ripe, sliced
  • 2 cups baby spinach
  • 0.25 cup feta cheese crumbled
  • 2 tbsp hot sauce or salsa optional, for serving
  • 2 tbsp fresh cilantro chopped, for garnish

Equipment

  • Baking Sheet
  • Medium Skillet
  • Small Bowl

Method
 

Roast the Sweet Potatoes
  1. Preheat oven to 425F. Prick sweet potatoes all over with a fork, then rub with olive oil and salt. Place directly on a baking sheet and roast for 35-40 minutes until deeply caramelized and a knife slides through easily. Let cool slightly, then split open and fluff the flesh with a fork.
Cook the Eggs and Spinach
  1. While potatoes cool, heat a medium skillet over medium heat with a thin film of oil. Add spinach and cook for 1-2 minutes, stirring, until just wilted. Season with a pinch of salt and divide between two bowls.
  2. In the same skillet, add a bit more oil if needed and fry eggs to your liking - sunny side up works beautifully here, with runny yolks creating a sauce. Cook 2-3 minutes until whites are set and edges are lacy and crisp.
Assemble the Bowls
  1. Place each roasted sweet potato half in a shallow bowl. Top with wilted spinach, two fried eggs, sliced avocado, crumbled feta, and a drizzle of hot sauce or salsa. Scatter fresh cilantro over everything and serve immediately while warm.

Notes

Make it ahead: Roast sweet potatoes up to 3 days in advance and reheat in a 400F oven for 10 minutes. For a vegan version, swap eggs for crispy chickpeas sauteed with smoked paprika. The natural sweetness of the potato pairs especially well with tangy feta and spicy salsa - do not skip the acid element.