Easy Sweet Potato Black Bean Hash, A Healthy and Flavorful Skillet

Name: Sweet Potato Black Bean Hash
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Ingredients: 1½ pounds sweet potato (about 2 medium or 1 large); 1 medium onion (diced); 1 large red pepper (diced); 1¼ cup cooked black beans (drained); 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil (or avocado oil); 1 teaspoon garlic powder; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1 teaspoon smoked paprika; ½ teaspoon ground black pepper; ½ teaspoon salt; ½ cup water; 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice; 1 large avocado; chopped cilantro (optional)

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This Sweet Potato Black Bean Hash is a flavorful, easy-to-make meal featuring tender sweet potatoes, hearty black beans, and savory seasonings in one delicious skillet. Perfect for a healthy breakfast, brunch, or quick weeknight dinner, this sweet potato hash is packed with plant-based protein, fiber, and nutritious ingredients that make eating well simple and satisfying.

Sweet potato black bean hash cooked in a cast iron skillet with roasted sweet potatoes, black beans, red bell peppers, and red onion, topped with sliced avocado.

This sweet potato hash recipe is delicious for any meal, any time of the day. Made with all whole ingredients, this vegetarian sweet potato hash is loaded with plant based protein and fiber.

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Why you should make this sweet potato black bean hash

This Sweet Potato Black Bean Hash is an easy, delicious way to enjoy a satisfying meal made with wholesome ingredients. Sweet potatoes bring natural sweetness and a tender texture, while black beans add a hearty bite and plant-based protein. The combination of savory seasonings and colorful ingredients creates a flavorful skillet that's comforting, nourishing, and easy to make at home.

Another reason to love this sweet potato hash is its versatility. Serve it for breakfast or brunch, enjoy it as a meatless lunch, or make it a simple dinner when you want something flavorful without a complicated recipe.

It's a great option for anyone looking for healthy vegetarian recipes, easy sweet potato meals, or a delicious way to add more beans and vegetables to their routine. You can also customize it with your favorite toppings or serve it alongside eggs, avocado, salsa, or fresh herbs, depending on your preferences.

recipe ingredients

Ingredients arranged on a white surface, in individual glass bowls, except the onion, red pepper, avocado and lime which are around the bowls.

Sweet potato - A wonderful superfood! Sweet potatoes are filled with vitamins, minerals, nutrients and fiber. They are a powerhouse of nutrition.
Onion - Make sure the onion is firm with no soft spots.
Red pepper - Look for firm red bell peppers. Because yellow and orange peppers are also slightly sweet you can also use one of them.
Black beans - Packed with fiber and plant-based protein and are so versatile in so many dishes.
Extra virgin olive oil - Extra virgin olive oil is anti-inflammatory, it may help prevent heart disease and diabetes and may even help to lower cholesterol levels.
Garlic powder - Since it's self stable, it's very easy to always have it in the house, but you can also equal amount of minced fresh garlic.
Ground cumin - Cumin contains antioxidants and has been shown to help control blood sugar and may help fight bacteria.
Smoked paprika - Has a light, slightly sweet and peppery flavor.
Fresh lime juice
Avocado
Cilantro

how to make this sweet potato hash recipe

Peel and chop sweet potato into ½ inch cubes. Diced onion and bell pepper. Slice avocado lengthwise.

Diced sweet potatoes arranged in a single layer in a cast iron skillet before cooking.

Diced sweet potatoes cooking in a cast iron skillet with chopped red onion added.

Heat olive oil over medium in a large skillet. Add sweet potato in a single layer and cook for 4-5 minutes without stirring until beginning to brown on the first side.

Add the onion and stir. Cook for 4-5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until onion is softened and other sides of sweet potatoes are beginning to brown.

Potatoes and onion cooking together in a cast iron skillet until tender and lightly browned.

Add black beans, bell pepper, garlic powder, cumin, paprika, black pepper, and salt. Stir to coat everything.

Cooked potatoes and onion in a cast iron skillet with black beans, diced red bell pepper, and seasonings added.

Add water and stir. Reduce heat to medium low and simmer, 7-10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until water is mostly evaporated and sweet potato softens.

Finished sweet potato black bean hash tossed together in a cast iron skillet with browned sweet potatoes, black beans, red bell peppers, red onion, and savory seasonings.

Remove from heat and squeeze lime juice on top.

Final hash all together in a cast iron skillet with browned sweet potatoes, black beans, red bell peppers and red onion.

Serve with sliced avocado and chopped cilantro if desired.

Cooked hash cooked in a dark cast iron skillet with a spoon, topped with sliced avocado.

expert tips/substitutions

If you don't have extra virgin olive oil, avocado oil is a great alternative. Avocado oil has a high smoke point and is loaded with nutrients since it's made from the pulp of avocados.

This black bean and sweet potato skillet also tastes delicious with shredded cooked chicken or sliced cooked sausage (breakfast sausage would be perfect!). They even add more protein to this dish as well.

Add more vegetables or even chopped tomato if you'd like. Butternut or acorn squash and even zucchini would be wonderful additions in this recipe.

A sunny side or even scrambled eggs would also be delicious either mixed in the hash or placed right on top. Eggs add more protein and tons of nutrients too.

A serving of hash topped with sliced avocado and fresh cilantro on a white plate.

Recipe faq's

Is this sweet potato hash recipe healthy?

Yes! This recipe is vegan, gluten free and loaded with antioxidants, protein and fiber. This is made with all whole food ingredients.

Can you use leftover cooked sweet potatoes to make this hash recipe?

Absolutely. Skip to the instructions where the sweet potatoes are cooked already. Place oil and sweet potatoes in the skillet and stir for a couple of minutes.

Can you freeze leftovers?

Definitely! Allow the sweet potato hash to cool completely and place in airtight container. Freeze for up to 3 months.