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Sweet Potato and Tofu Breakfast Hash

A hearty, breakfast hash with sweet potatoes, tofu, bell peppers, spinach, and seasonings. Filled with lots of protein and nutrients to start your day off with lots of energy!
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Servings: 4
Author: Shweta

Ingredients 

For the Tofu:

  • 1 14 oz package tofu,, cubed
  • 1 tablespoon nutritional yeast
  • 1 teaspoon taco seasoning
  • ½ teaspoon turmeric
  • ½ teaspoon salt*

For the Hash:

  • 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 medium sweet potato,, diced
  • 2 cloves garlic,, minced
  • 1 small red onion,, diced
  • 1 green bell pepper,, diced
  • 2 teaspoons taco seasoning
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • salt, to taste
  • black pepper, to taste
  • 1 cup spinach,, chopped
  • juice of ½ lime

Instructions

To cook the Tofu:

  • Heat oil in a medium non-stick skillet. Add the tofu and cook for 5 minutes, rotating sides.
  • Add nutritional yeast, taco seasoning, and salt. Cook for another 5 minutes until slightly golden brown.

For the Hash:

  • To cook the sweet potatoes in the microwave, see notes.
  • To cook on the stove, heat oil in a medium non-stick skillet. Add the garlic, onion, bell pepper, and sweet potato. Cover with a lid and and cook for about 5 minutes until sweet potatoes are tender (not mushy). Stir occasionally. Add 2-3 tablespoons of water if the vegetables start sticking to your pan.
  • Add the tofu back into the skillet. Then add the tomato paste, taco seasoning, salt, and black pepper.
  • Add the chopped spinach at the end and cook for 1-2 minutes until just wilted.
  • Remove from heat and squeeze lime juice.
  • Sprinkle some cilantro and serve warm with avocados, sour cream, cheese, salsa, or wrap it in a tortilla!

Notes

*Adjust the salt amount depending on the salt content in your taco seasoning.
To cook the sweet potatoes in the microwave, place diced potatoes in a microwave safe bowl and add enough water to immerse the potatoes. Cook for 2-3 minutes in the microwave. Pierce potato with a fork to see if cooked. You want them soft not mushy!

Nutrition Info

Calories: 116kcal | Carbohydrates: 18g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Sodium: 399mg | Potassium: 449mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 8959IU | Vitamin C: 32mg | Calcium: 40mg | Iron: 1mg
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