Crispy with smokey paprika flavor, these Sweet Potato Hash Browns with Tempeh Sausage is a hearty and healthy breakfast. Perfect for a weekend breakfast, this dish is plant-based, gluten-free, and oil-free.

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I have to admit: my typical breakfast is usually tofu scramble or overnight oats. It's not often that I whip up something special for breakfast, but when I do, I'm reminded of how delicious a savory "meat & potatoes" breakfast can be.

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This recipe is two parts, which together (maybe with some veggies and toast) make a healthy, protein and fiber rich breakfast.

The first part is the sweet potato hash browns. These hash browns are similar to standard hash browns - just potatoes, a (vegan) egg, and some spices.

Then there's the tempeh sausage. Tempeh, which is a block of fermented soy beans, has a very neutral flavor. So we can dress it up however we want to make an amazingly flavorful dish. And that's just what I did in this recipe!

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Why I love Sweet Potato Hash Browns & Tempeh Sausage

• Dietary needs — this recipe is plant-based, oil-free, gluten-free, dairy-free, and sugar-free

• Protein rich — tempeh is packed with plant-based protein which will keep you full and satisfied throughout the day

• Classic recipe turned vegan — this is your standard "meat and potatoes" dish, turned plant-based

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Ingredient Notes

Hash Brown Ingredients

• Sweet Potato: you can grate your sweet potato using a box grater or an attachment on your food processor if you have one

• Flax Egg: a mixture of ground flaxseed and water. The flax egg does what a real egg does in baking - it helps to bind the hash brown together

• Spices: smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt & pepper

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Tempeh Sausage Ingredients

• Tempeh: Tempeh is a block of fermented soy beans. When you crumble or cube it, it resembles sausage in texture. And it packs a punch of protein!

• Vegetable Broth: We'll marinade the tempeh in some vegetable broth - it will soak up all the liquid.

• Smoked Paprika: I love using smoked paprika because it has a smoky sweet flavor that resembles sausage

• Garlic Powder

• Salt

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How to make Sweet Potato Hash Browns with Tempeh Sausage

Step 1. Preheat the oven to 450°F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.

Step 2. In a medium bowl, mix the sweet potato, flax egg, smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt and pepper.

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Step 3. Press the mixture into six patties and arrange on one of the baking sheets.

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Step 4. Bake for 15 minutes. Then flip the hash browns over and bake for another 10 minutes.

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Step 5. Meanwhile, in a medium bowl, toss the tempeh, broth, smoked paprika, garlic powder and salt.

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Step 6. Arrange on the remaining baking sheet and bake 15-20 minutes, until crispy.

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Step 7. Serve together with toast.

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Recipe Prayer

Jesus, you are with us every minute of every day. Help us start our days out right with this nourishing and healthy breakfast. Amen.

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