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!
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
- 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.
Add the sweet potatoes. Turn the heat down, and cover it with a lid.
Add the spice mix and give it a stir.
Turn the heat back up to medium. Pour on the eggs. Cover and cook until they're beginning to set around the edges.
Finish it off under the broiler.
Recipe FAQ's and Tips
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.
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.
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.
Sweet potatoes are full of fibre, healthy carbs, and several vitamins and minerals, so they are great for breakfast.
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.
More Uses for the Spice Mix
More Quick Skillet Dinners
- Bean Cassoulet with Sausage
- Easy Sausage and Beans Skillet
- Ground Beef Skillet with Sweet Potatoes and Kale
Sweet Potato Frittata
Equipment
- cast iron skillet
- Chef Knife
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.
Video
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!
Tessa Simpson says
simple, wholesome, and filling!! That sums of a pretty perfect breakfast in my book!
Cathy says
Thank you, Tessa!
Joni Gomes says
Sweet potato and eggs is a great combo! I also love adding some kale for a bit of green.
Cathy says
Yes, kale would be a great addition!
Lindsey Dietz says
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!
Cathy says
Thanks! Resourcefulness is the mother of invention!
Jean says
Love the simplicity of this recipe and looks soooo delicious! Such a great easy breakfast.
Cathy says
Thanks, Jean! It is very easy.
linda spiker says
Fabulous. And so easy! Just how I like my meals!
Cathy says
Thanks for stopping by, Linda!
Sonal says
Could have never thought of using Sweet potatoes in a frittata! This is a very unique recipe for sure!
Cathy says
I looked in my fridge, and that's what I had. It's nice when that sort of thing turns out well!
Vanessa Price says
I cannot get enough sweet potato. This frittata is right up my alley!
Cathy says
I agree. Sweet potatoes are wonderful!
Carrie says
I just love sweet potato, never had it in a frittata before it sounds so delicious!
Cathy says
I assure you, it is!
Renee says
Yummy! My kids will love this for breakfast - thank you!
Cathy says
Wonderful!
Raia Todd says
Love the addition of sweet potato! This frittata sounds delicious!
Cathy says
Thank you, Raia!
Tina says
Yum! What a wholesome breakfast and brunch dish. Can't wait to try.
Cathy says
I'm sure you won't be disappointed!
yvonne says
What a great and nutritious start to the day! i will definitely have to try out that spice blend.
Cathy says
Thanks, Yvonne! The spice blend is very handy!
Melissa @Real Nutritious Living says
LOVE, love the simplicity and nutrition in this recipe! I will be trying it for sure!
Cathy says
Thank you, Melissa! I hope you enjoy it!
ChihYu says
Love frittata ! So easy, nutritious, and delicious !
Cathy says
Fast food at its best!
Yang says
Yum! This is a perfect breakfast dish 🙂
Cathy says
Thank you, Yang!
anne says
This is my kind of recipe! Six ingredients and one dish, and it looks delicious!
Cathy says
Thanks, Anne! It's a handy recipe to have.
Megan Stevens says
Oh my goodness, so delicious: simple and perfect!
Cathy says
Thank so much, Megan!