Eating for oral health: Sweet potato hash

Posted on October 3, 2024 in Healthy You

If sugary boxed cereals and rich pastries are bogging down your breakfasts, swap in this delicious sweet potato hash to your breakfast routine. Packed with nutrients and flavor, this dish will fuel you until lunch and support your oral health.

Sweet potatoes are rich in vitamins and antioxidants for strong teeth and gums. Eggs provide protein for long-lasting energy, and green onions add freshness and antibacterial properties. This simple yet satisfying one-pan meal is a fantastic way to kickstart your day while feeding your oral and overall health.

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 cups sweet potatoes, cut into small cubes
• 1 medium red onion, chopped
• 1 cup turkey bacon, crumbled after cooking
• ½ teaspoon cumin
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• 4 large eggs
• 1 tablespoon shredded cheddar cheese, for topping
• 1 tablespoon green onion, for garnish

Directions

1. Preheat oven to broil.
2. In an ovenproof skillet on the stovetop, heat olive oil over medium heat.
3. Add sweet potatoes and onion; cook for 7 minutes.
4. Add turkey bacon, cumin, salt and pepper. Cook for an additional 7 minutes, stirring occasionally.
5. Crack the eggs, evenly spaced out, on top of the hash.
6. Carefully place the skillet in the oven and broil until the eggs are cooked to your liking.
7. Sprinkle with cheddar cheese and garnish with green onions.