Description
Golden baked sweet potato hash browns—vegan, gluten-free, and perfect for clean eating and holiday dinners. These crispy hash browns are packed with nutrients, naturally gluten-free, and full of flavor. They are perfect for breakfast, brunch, or as a Christmas dinner side dish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 500g (about 2 medium) sweet potatoes, peeled and grated
- 1 small red onion, finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour (or gluten-free flour)
- 1 tablespoon ground flaxseed (or chia seeds)
- 2 tablespoons water
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika (optional)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- Freshly ground black pepper to taste
- Olive oil spray for baking
- Optional: swap flaxseed for 1 regular egg if not vegan
Instructions
- Prepare the Flax Egg (if using): In a small bowl, mix ground flaxseed with water. Let sit 10 minutes until thickened.
- Grate and Drain the Sweet Potato: Peel and grate sweet potatoes. Squeeze out moisture using a towel or cheesecloth.
- Mix the Ingredients: In a bowl, combine grated sweet potatoes, onion, flour, garlic powder, paprika, salt, pepper, and flax egg (or regular egg).
- Form the Patties: Scoop about 2 tablespoons of mixture and shape into flat rounds on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Bake the Hash Browns: Preheat oven to 200°C (390°F). Spray with olive oil and bake 20 minutes. Flip and bake another 10–15 minutes until golden and crisp.
- Serve Hot and Crispy: Enjoy immediately or store for meal prep.
Notes
- Drain thoroughly for the crispiest texture.
- Don’t overcrowd the pan—leave space between patties.
- Flip carefully to prevent breaking.
- Extend bake time for extra crispiness if needed.
- Store leftovers up to 4 days in the fridge; reheat in oven or air fryer.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Brunch, Side Dish
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: Vegetarian, Clean Eating
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 hash brown
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg