Hearty Flavorful Vegan Breakfast Hash (Print version)

A satisfying skillet dish with crispy potatoes, fresh vegetables, and bold spices for an energizing morning.

# What you'll need:

→ Vegetables

01 - 3 medium russet potatoes, diced (approximately 1.1 lbs)
02 - 1 red bell pepper, diced
03 - 1 green bell pepper, diced
04 - 1 red onion, diced
05 - 5.3 oz button mushrooms, sliced
06 - 2 cups fresh spinach, roughly chopped
07 - 2 cloves garlic, minced

→ Spices & Seasonings

08 - 1 tsp smoked paprika
09 - 1/2 tsp ground cumin
10 - 1/4 tsp ground turmeric
11 - 1/2 tsp chili flakes (optional)
12 - Salt and pepper, to taste

→ Others

13 - 3 tbsp olive oil, divided
14 - Fresh parsley or chives, chopped (for garnish)
15 - Hot sauce, to serve (optional)

# Method:

01 - Place diced potatoes in a large pot, cover with water, and boil for 4-5 minutes until slightly tender. Drain and set aside.
02 - Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the partially cooked potatoes and sauté for 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until golden and crispy.
03 - Push the potatoes to one side of the pan. Add remaining 1 tbsp olive oil, then add the bell peppers, red onion, and mushrooms. Cook for 5-6 minutes until vegetables soften.
04 - Stir in the garlic, smoked paprika, cumin, turmeric, and chili flakes. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
05 - Add the spinach and sauté for 1-2 minutes until just wilted.
06 - Mix everything together. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
07 - Garnish with chopped parsley or chives. Serve hot with hot sauce, if desired.

# Expert advice:

01 -
  • The potatoes get impossibly crispy on the outside while staying tender inside, like little flavor pillows
  • You can customize the vegetables based on what's wilting in your crisper drawer
  • The spice blend creates this smoky, slightly sweet profile that makes breakfast feel special
02 -
  • Overcrowding the pan is the enemy of crispy potatoes—work in batches if your skillet is on the smaller side
  • Don't skip the potato par-boiling step, it's what guarantees tender centers while the exteriors crisp up perfectly
03 -
  • Dice your vegetables uniformly so everything cooks at the same rate
  • Let the pan get properly hot before adding ingredients—listening for that sizzle tells you when the heat is right

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