SWEET POTATO AND EGG SKILLET

Sweet Potato and Egg Skillet image

I try to incorporate nutritious sweet potatoes in my meals as often as possible, especially with breakfast. This recipe originated with the purpose of feeding my family a healthy, hearty breakfast...and it worked! -Jeanne Larson, Mission Viejo, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

2 tablespoons butter
2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and shredded (about 4 cups)
1 garlic clove, minced
1/2 teaspoon salt, divided
1/8 teaspoon dried thyme
2 cups fresh baby spinach
4 large eggs
1/8 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper

Steps:

In a large cast-iron or other heavy skillet, heat the butter over low heat. Add sweet potatoes, garlic, 1/4 teaspoon salt and thyme; cook, covered, until potatoes are almost tender, 4-5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Stir in spinach just until wilted, 2-3 minutes., With the back of a spoon, make 4 wells in potato mixture. Break an egg into each well. Sprinkle eggs with pepper and remaining salt. Cook, covered, on medium-low until egg whites are completely set and yolks begin to thicken but are not hard, 5-7 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 224 calories, Fat 11g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 201mg cholesterol, Sodium 433mg sodium, Carbohydrate 24g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 8g protein. Diabetic Exchanges