Sweet Potato Breakfast with Fried Eggs
Sweet Potato Breakfast combines roasted sweet potatoes with crispy fried eggs, feta cheese, and za'atar.It's a healthy Mediterranean-inspired breakfast that's quick, filling, and full of flavor.Perfect for busy mornings, weekend brunches, or a protein-rich start to the day.
Ingredients
- 2 roasted sweet potatoes skin on
- Extra virgin olive oil
- 4 eggs
- Kosher salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons crumbled feta cheese
- Za'atar seasoning
- Urfa Biber or Aleppo pepper
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
- Slice each roasted sweet potato in half lengthwise while keeping the skin intact.
- Heat about 1 tablespoon of extra virgin olive oil in a nonstick skillet over medium heat until shimmering.
- Place the sweet potatoes cut-side down in the skillet and cook for about 3 minutes until lightly browned and heated through.
- Transfer the sweet potatoes to serving plates with the cut side facing up.
- Carefully cut a shallow pocket into the center of each sweet potato half without cutting through the skin. Season with salt and black pepper.
- Add a little more olive oil to the same skillet.
- Crack the eggs into the skillet and fry until the whites are fully set and the edges become lightly golden, about 3 minutes.
- Place one fried egg onto each sweet potato half to create the perfect Sweet Potato Breakfast.
- Sprinkle with crumbled feta cheese, za'atar, Urfa Biber or Aleppo pepper, and chopped parsley.
- Serve immediately while warm.
Notes
- This recipe works wonderfully with leftover roasted sweet potatoes.
- For a heartier meal, serve alongside fresh fruit or a simple green salad.
- Add sautéed spinach or mushrooms for extra vegetables.
- Fresh herbs like dill or chives also pair beautifully with the eggs and feta.