Monday, March 21, 2011

My Favorite Breakfast

One of my all time favorite breakfasts right now is an egg with chicken apple sausage and sweet potato hash. It takes a bit of preparation time but I cook 3 servings at a time so I have a few more quick breakfasts throughout the week. I just cook a fresh egg to place on top of the leftover hash each time I have the leftovers. It is one of the most sweet and savory dishes I have ever had and is packed full of nutrition! I took some photos while I prepared it this morning so I will post those today along with the recipe. Enjoy!

Chicken Sausage, Egg & Sweet Potato Hash - Makes 3 Servings (230g per serving)  311 Cal. 12.5 Fat. 17.7 Pro. 32 Carb

Ingredients:
1 Large Farm Fresh Egg
1 tsp. organic extra virgin coconut oil
1 Medium/Large (about 3/4 lb) Organic Sweet Potato, unpeeled, chopped.
.5 TBS Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil
.5 Cup Chopped Organic Red Onion
Celtic Sea Salt to Taste
Organic Pepper to Taste
1 medium Granny Smith Apple, peeled, cored and chopped (couldn't find organic here, only reds - but it must be granny smith to get the right flavor. I tried a red and it just didn't taste right, it threw the dish off.)
1/2 tsp. Organic Cinnamon
1 tsp. Organic Maple Syrup
1 (12) oz. Package of Organic Chicken Apple Sausage Links, chopped ( I use AppleGate )


Place chopped sweet potato in a glass bowl with lid and microwave for 4 minutes.
Meanwhile, heat olive oil over medium heat in a skillet then add onion and salt and pepper. Cook until softened (about 4 minutes) then add the apple, sweet potato, & sausage. Mix together then sprinkle with cinnamon and add the tsp of maple syrup. Cook, stirring constantly until evenly browned.                                          Remove from heat.

Heat 1 tsp. of coconut oil in pan, add egg and gently break the yolk, cook on low until you can flip the egg over easily. Cook until yolk is cooked through.

Place 1/3 of the hash onto a small plate, then top with egg. Enjoy!!
                                                                                                            
These are pretty much the only oils I use in my kitchen besides organic toasted sesame.  You can get the Zoe brand of organic extra virgin olive oil from amazon with subscribe and save for a STEAL!

P.S. Click on the picture of the hash in the pan for a delicious close up, I love all the colors!








2 comments:

  1. Shannon, I was a little skeptical at the title of your post. I've never been a huge fan of chicken sausage (but I have yet to find one I like). Once I scrolled down and saw the end picture I decided I had to make it. It looks yummy and I have some sweet potatoes I'm trying to figure out how to use. I am so glad you are doing this blog. It will help me get out there and cook healthier foods for our family, and use our more organic ingredients!

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  2. This was delish!!! I ate it the same just with different sausage (I didn't have time to go to a different store to get the kind you used). I ate it this morning for breakfast and savored every bite. I'm so glad it makes enough for three breakfasts!! I hope you have a wonderful weekend!!

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