Spicy Red Pepper and Spinach Sweet Potato Hash Browns

This Spicy Red Pepper and Spinach Sweet Potato Hash Brown recipe just might be the healthiest sweet potato hash browns you have ever tasted!

It’s my recipe submission for this month’s Recipe ReDux theme which is: “Grab a Book & Cook” – We’re repeating last December’s theme due to popular demand: It’s the end of the year and we’re taking a moment to reflect – The Recipe ReDux has been around for 54 months! To celebrate, we’re playing a little party game this month: Grab your nearest cookbook and ReDux the recipe on page 54 or 154. We can’t wait to see the books you’re cooking from these days.”

I chose my recipe from my newest cookbook “The Chia Cookbook” written by Janie Hoffman, the founder of Mamma Chia.

I happen to love, love, love chia seeds but this cookbook has shed a new light on one of my favorite superfoods.

There are so many other things you can make with chia seeds other than smoothies or desserts!

Take this recipe for example.  I would have never thought to add chia seeds to a hash brown recipe but it was really good, gave it an extra crunch and increased the nutritional profile of an already healthy dish.

I used the “Chia and Herb Sweet Potato Hash Brown” recipe on page 53 (there wasn’t a recipe on page 54) as inspiration for this recipe.

Since I didn’t have the fresh herbs on hand that the original recipe called for, I decided to add what I did have on hand which was a red bell pepper and fresh spinach.

I also added a little garlic, black pepper and red pepper flakes to make it extra spicy.

This was a really simple dish to make and it’s vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free, nut-free and paleo-friendly.

Want more healthy recipes?  Check out Spicy Turmeric Twice Baked Potatoes, Roasted Potatoes with Habanero and Basil Pesto, Vegan Cheesy Scalloped Potatoes or my Clean Eating Cookbook with over 140 healthy, clean eating recipes just like this one that you will love!

5 Fast Facts About Sweet Potatoes:*

• contains anti-inflammatory properties
• contains 2 g of vegan protein
• contains 4 g of fiber
• high in vitamin A, vitamin C, vitamin B5 and vitamin B6
• excellent source of potassium, copper and manganese

5 Fast Facts About Chia Seeds:*

• excellent source of healthy omega fatty acids
• contains 700% more calcium than salmon
• contains more anti-oxidants than flaxseeds or blueberries
• contains 500% more calcium than milk
• contains 20% easily digestible vegan protein

5 Fast Facts About Spinach:*

• contains anti-inflammatory properties
• high in anti-oxidants
• super high in vitamin K (1,110.6% DV) and vitamin A (377.3% DV)
• phytonutrients provide anti-cancer benefits
• can help improve cardiovascular health

5 Fast Facts About Red Bell Peppers:*

• high in anti-oxidants
• 1 cup contains 195.8% DV of vitamin C
• excellent source of carotenoids
• contains potential anti-cancer benefits
• helps reduce inflammation

5 Fast Facts About Onions:*

• rich source of sulfur compounds
• excellent for cardiovascular health
• inhibits bone loss in women
• reduced blood pressure
• lowers blood cholesterol levels

5 Fast Facts About Garlic:*

• regulates blood sugar levels
• lowers high blood pressure
• contains anti-bacterial and analgesic properties
• anti-viral
• helps to lower cholesterol levels

5 Fast Facts About Extra-Virgin Olive Oil:*

• lowers blood cholesterol levels
• rich in anti-oxidants
• improves bone mineralization and calcification
• excellent protection from heart attack and stroke
• contains anti-inflammatory benefits

5 Fast Facts About Himalayan Pink Salt:*

• contains 84 minerals
• unrefined, unprocessed, raw
• promotes stable pH balance in cells
• controls water levels in the body
• aids digestion and facilitates better nutrient absorption

*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration.  This information is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.

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Spicy Red Pepper and Spinach Sweet Potato Hash Browns

Prep 10 mins

Cook 20 mins

Total 30 mins

Author Karielyn Tillman – The Healthy Family and Home

Yield 2 servings

Vegan / Gluten-Free / Dairy-Free / Nut-Free / Paleo-Friendly

Ingredients

• 3 cups organic sweet potatoes (peeled and cubed)
• 1 cup organic onion (diced)
• 1/2 cup organic red bell pepper (diced)
• 1 cup organic baby spinach (chopped)
• 2 tablespoons organic extra-virgin olive oil
• 2 cloves organic garlic (freshly crushed)
• 2 tablespoons organic chia seeds
• 1 tablespoon organic red pepper flakes
• 1 teaspoon Himalayan pink salt
• 1/2 teaspoon organic ground black pepper
• 1/8 teaspoon organic ground cayenne pepper

Instructions

Prepare the veggies:

1. Peel and cube the sweet potatoes, dice the onion and red bell pepper, chop the spinach into thin strips.

Prepare the meal:

1. Add all ingredients (EXCEPT the diced red bell peppers, chopped spinach and chia seeds) to a skillet and lightly saute’ on medium heat for approximately 20 minutes, or until the sweet potatoes are soft and slightly crispy on the outside.  Adjust seasonings to your preference.
2. Add the diced red bell peppers, chopped spinach and chia seeds and gently toss for about 1-2 minutes, or just long enough for the spinach to wilt.
3. Remove from heat, garnish with fresh chopped spinach and serve.
4. Enjoy!

Notes

Recipe slightly adapted from:  “The Chia Cookbook” by Janie Hoffman

 

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