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Sweet Potato Hash with Harissa Recipe

Name: Sweet Potato Hash with Harissa
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 60 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Moroccan
Ingredients: 2 medium yams or sweet potatoes (or 6 cups ½ inch diced); 3 tablespoons harissa paste (see recipe below, or use store bought); salt and pepper to taste; 6 eggs, poached or fried sunny side up; 2 merguez sausages (or sub chorizo, or soy chorizo); 0.5 onion, sliced (optional); fresh cilantro leaves; 4 oz dried chilies (an assortment mild, med, hot, smoked); 6 garlic cloves; 1 tablespoon cumin seeds; 2 teaspoons caraway seeds; 1 tablespoon coriander seeds; 3 tablespoons olive oil; 1.75 teaspoons kosher salt; 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice; 1 teaspoon smoked paprika (optional)

Sweet Potato Hash with Harissa Paste and Eggs, a delicious, North-African inspired, one-skillet breakfast that is bursting with flavor! Gluten-Free.

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60 mins

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How to Make the Best Sweet Potato Hash with Harissa

Wake up to the bold, vibrant flavors of North Africa with this Sweet Potato Hash with Harissa. This one-skillet breakfast combines crispy roasted sweet potatoes coated in spicy harissa paste, savory merguez sausage, and perfectly poached eggs for a meal that’s as beautiful as it is delicious.

Harissa paste is the star of this dish—a fiery, aromatic blend of dried chilies, garlic, cumin, caraway, and coriander that brings warmth and depth to every bite. You can make your own using the recipe included, or use a quality store-bought version if you’re short on time. The sweet potatoes absorb all those wonderful spices while roasting to crispy perfection in the oven.

This gluten-free breakfast is perfect for a leisurely weekend brunch or a special occasion when you want to impress. The combination of runny egg yolks, spiced potatoes, and fresh cilantro creates layers of flavor and texture that will have everyone coming back for seconds.

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Ingredients

Sweet Potato Hash

2 medium yams or sweet potatoes (or 6 cups ½ inch diced)
3 tablespoons harissa paste (see recipe below, or use store bought)
salt and pepper to taste

Toppings

6 eggs, poached or fried sunny side up
2 merguez sausages (or sub chorizo, or soy chorizo)
0.5 onion, sliced (optional)
fresh cilantro leaves

Harissa Paste

4 oz dried chilies (an assortment mild, med, hot, smoked)
6 garlic cloves
1 tablespoon cumin seeds
2 teaspoons caraway seeds
1 tablespoon coriander seeds
3 tablespoons olive oil
1.75 teaspoons kosher salt
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon smoked paprika (optional)

Instructions

Prepare the Hash

Preheat oven to 400F.
Scrub and dice yams or sweet potatoes (leave the skin on) into small, uniform ½ inch cubes. In a large bowl, toss with a few tablespoons Harissa paste. Each harissa is different, so taste as you add. If very spicy, dilute with olive oil. Make sure sweet potatoes are coated well. Salt and pepper to taste. If using store-bought harissa, check that it contains some oil. If not, make sure to add a little oil when tossing so the potatoes crisp up in the oven.
Place potatoes on a parchment lined baking sheet, making sure they are not too crowded—this will allow them to crisp, rather than steam. Stir after 15 minutes. Check again after 10 minutes. Roast until crisp and tender.

Cook the Sausage and Eggs

While roasting, slice and brown Merguez sausage in a skillet with a little olive oil. Sauté some onions along with them if you like.
Poach your eggs, season with salt and pepper and set aside.

Assemble and Serve

Remove the sweet potato hash from the oven, and fold into the skillet along with the sausage and onions, and mix.
Gently place eggs over top, garnishing with fresh cilantro and if you like, more harissa.
Serve immediately!

Notes

For a milder version, use less harissa paste or dilute with additional olive oil.
Merguez sausage can be substituted with chorizo or soy chorizo for a vegetarian option.
The homemade harissa paste recipe included makes more than needed—store extra in the refrigerator for up to two weeks.

Sweet Potato Hash with Harissa Recipe

How to Make the Best Sweet Potato Hash with Harissa