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Modified: Jan 13, 2021 Published: Jan 14, 2021· Cathy Brak · This post may contain affiliate links ·

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Sweet Potato Frittata Recipe

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Sweet Potato Frittata, made with only six ingredients, has fantastic flavour! Sweet sweet potatoes enhanced by the multi-purpose spice mix combine to take the simple frittata to new heights! It's a savoury treat! 

wedge of golden sweet potato frittata with fork and basil garnish on black plate

There is no dairy or gluten here. In fact, this recipe is perfect for a paleo diet or Whole 30. It's all made in one pan and is lovely for breakfast, lunch or dinner.

All You Need

six ingredients for sweet potato laid out with labels
  • Sweet Potato - Sweet potatoes vary a lot in size. One large one or two small ones should be about right.
  • Spice Mix - The “secret” ingredient that makes this frittata especially tasty is my Gluten Free Spice Mix. With it, you get fantastic flavour without measuring out a whole lot of spices each time.

How to Make It

Cook onion and garlic in coconut oil in an oven-safe skillet over medium heat.

onions frying in black cast iron skillet

Add the sweet potatoes. Turn the heat down, and cover it with a lid.

glass lid over raw sweet potato slices in cast iron pan

Add the spice mix and give it a stir.

spice mix sprinkled over cooked sweet potato slices in pan

Turn the heat back up to medium. Pour on the eggs. Cover and cook until they're beginning to set around the edges.

partially cooked eggs in pan with sweet potatoes

Finish it off under the broiler.

slightly browned, golden sweet potato frittata in pan

Recipe FAQ's and Tips

What if I don't have an oven?

No problem! I don't have a regular oven in my RV. Just turn the heat down at the end, and keep your frittata tightly covered until the eggs are done on top.

What pan do you use for a frittata?

I've made this frittata in both a heavy stainless steel pan and a cast iron skillet. I prefer the cast iron skillet, though. It holds the heat well and cooks evenly.

Do you have to peel sweet potatoes before cooking?

If you scrub your sweet potatoes really well, you don't need to peel them. It's really a matter of personal preference. I usually like to peel mine.

Are sweet potatoes healthy for breakfast?

Sweet potatoes are full of fibre, healthy carbs, and several vitamins and minerals, so they are great for breakfast.

What's the difference between a quiche and a frittata?

A quiche has a crust and is more pie-like than a frittata. Think of a frittata as a crustless quiche. They often have similar ingredients.

wedge of sweet potato frittata on black plate with remaining frittata in pan in background

More Uses for the Spice Mix

  • Ground Beef Skillet with Sweet Potatoes and Kale
  • Instant Pot Beef Roast

More Quick Skillet Dinners

  • Bean Cassoulet with Sausage
  • Easy Sausage and Beans Skillet
  • Ground Beef Skillet with Sweet Potatoes and Kale
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Recipe

wedge of golden sweet potato frittata with fork and basil garnish on black plate

Sweet Potato Frittata

Sweet Potato Frittata, made with only six ingredients, has fantastic flavour!
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Course: Breakfast, brunch, dinner, lunch
Cuisine: American, Canadian
Diet: Gluten Free
Keyword: dairy free, sweet potato frittata
Prep Time: 5 minutes minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes minutes
Servings: 4 wedges
Calories: 222kcal
Author: Cathy

Equipment

  • cast iron skillet
  • Chef Knife
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Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon (15 ml) coconut oil
  • 1 medium yellow cooking onion chopped
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 1 large (425 g) sweet potato julienned or thinly sliced
  • 2 teaspoons (8 g) Cathy's Gluten Free Spice Mix
  • 5 medium eggs whisked

Instructions

  • Heat an oven-safe frying pan over medium heat. Melt the coconut oil in it.
  • Add the onion and garlic and cook, stirring occasionally, for about 3 minutes until they become transparent.
  • Add the sweet potatoes. Reduce heat to low. Cover and cook until they become tender, stirring occasionally. This takes about 5 to 10 minutes, depending on their thickness.
  • Add the spice mix. Stir.
  • Turn the heat back up to medium. Pour the whisked eggs over everything else. Cover, and cook until the eggs are beginning to set around the edges.
  • Pop the whole pan under a broiler in the oven for a minute or two just to finish off the top. Serve.

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Notes

  • The sweet potatoes should be soft before you add the eggs.
  • Watch the frittata closely when it's under the broiler. It doesn't need to be there long! 

Nutrition

Serving: 1wedge | Calories: 222kcal | Carbohydrates: 16g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 205mg | Sodium: 81mg | Potassium: 132mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 332IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 54mg | Iron: 2mg

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  1. Megan Stevens says

    April 20, 2018 at 6:47 pm

    Oh my goodness, so delicious: simple and perfect!

    Reply
    • Cathy says

      April 20, 2018 at 10:30 pm

      Thank so much, Megan!

      Reply
  2. anne says

    April 20, 2018 at 5:06 pm

    This is my kind of recipe! Six ingredients and one dish, and it looks delicious!

    Reply
    • Cathy says

      April 20, 2018 at 10:29 pm

      Thanks, Anne! It's a handy recipe to have.

      Reply
  3. Yang says

    April 20, 2018 at 12:41 pm

    Yum! This is a perfect breakfast dish 🙂

    Reply
    • Cathy says

      April 20, 2018 at 3:18 pm

      Thank you, Yang!

      Reply
  4. ChihYu says

    April 19, 2018 at 11:31 pm

    Love frittata ! So easy, nutritious, and delicious !

    Reply
    • Cathy says

      April 20, 2018 at 7:22 am

      Fast food at its best!

      Reply
  5. Melissa @Real Nutritious Living says

    April 19, 2018 at 2:04 pm

    LOVE, love the simplicity and nutrition in this recipe! I will be trying it for sure!

    Reply
    • Cathy says

      April 19, 2018 at 4:24 pm

      Thank you, Melissa! I hope you enjoy it!

      Reply
  6. yvonne says

    April 18, 2018 at 8:50 pm

    What a great and nutritious start to the day! i will definitely have to try out that spice blend.

    Reply
    • Cathy says

      April 18, 2018 at 9:08 pm

      Thanks, Yvonne! The spice blend is very handy!

      Reply
  7. Tina says

    April 18, 2018 at 12:29 pm

    Yum! What a wholesome breakfast and brunch dish. Can't wait to try.

    Reply
    • Cathy says

      April 18, 2018 at 9:07 pm

      I'm sure you won't be disappointed!

      Reply
  8. Raia Todd says

    April 17, 2018 at 1:20 pm

    Love the addition of sweet potato! This frittata sounds delicious!

    Reply
    • Cathy says

      April 17, 2018 at 8:45 pm

      Thank you, Raia!

      Reply
  9. Renee says

    April 17, 2018 at 10:25 am

    Yummy! My kids will love this for breakfast - thank you!

    Reply
    • Cathy says

      April 17, 2018 at 8:45 pm

      Wonderful!

      Reply
  10. Carrie says

    April 17, 2018 at 9:34 am

    I just love sweet potato, never had it in a frittata before it sounds so delicious!

    Reply
    • Cathy says

      April 17, 2018 at 8:44 pm

      I assure you, it is!

      Reply
  11. Vanessa Price says

    April 17, 2018 at 12:54 am

    I cannot get enough sweet potato. This frittata is right up my alley!

    Reply
    • Cathy says

      April 17, 2018 at 7:09 am

      I agree. Sweet potatoes are wonderful!

      Reply
  12. Sonal says

    April 16, 2018 at 9:27 pm

    Could have never thought of using Sweet potatoes in a frittata! This is a very unique recipe for sure!

    Reply
    • Cathy says

      April 17, 2018 at 7:09 am

      I looked in my fridge, and that's what I had. It's nice when that sort of thing turns out well!

      Reply
  13. linda spiker says

    April 16, 2018 at 5:25 pm

    Fabulous. And so easy! Just how I like my meals!

    Reply
    • Cathy says

      April 16, 2018 at 9:13 pm

      Thanks for stopping by, Linda!

      Reply
  14. Jean says

    April 16, 2018 at 4:23 pm

    Love the simplicity of this recipe and looks soooo delicious! Such a great easy breakfast.

    Reply
    • Cathy says

      April 16, 2018 at 5:00 pm

      Thanks, Jean! It is very easy.

      Reply
  15. Lindsey Dietz says

    April 16, 2018 at 3:11 pm

    I love how you chopped the sweet potato so that it wasn't too big and could cook with the egg! I'm a big fan of textures that work like that!

    Reply
    • Cathy says

      April 16, 2018 at 4:59 pm

      Thanks! Resourcefulness is the mother of invention!

      Reply
  16. Joni Gomes says

    April 16, 2018 at 2:55 pm

    Sweet potato and eggs is a great combo! I also love adding some kale for a bit of green.

    Reply
    • Cathy says

      April 16, 2018 at 4:59 pm

      Yes, kale would be a great addition!

      Reply
  17. Tessa Simpson says

    April 16, 2018 at 2:50 pm

    simple, wholesome, and filling!! That sums of a pretty perfect breakfast in my book!

    Reply
    • Cathy says

      April 16, 2018 at 4:58 pm

      Thank you, Tessa!

      Reply
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