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Hash Brown Breakfast Bowl

A comforting and quick breakfast bowl combining crunchy hash browns, soft fried egg, and fresh toppings.
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Prep Time 7 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 1 bowl
Course: Breakfast, Brunch
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the base
  • 1.5 cups shredded potatoes or frozen hash browns Frozen hash browns save time.
  • 0.5 cups chopped onions Fresh garlic = bigger flavor.
  • 0.5 cups chopped bell pepper
  • 0.5 cups sliced mushrooms Common mistake: overcrowding the pan makes potatoes steam.
  • 0.5 cups black beans, drained and rinsed Rinse beans well to remove starch.
  • 0.33 cups pico de gallo or salsa
  • 1 piece egg Room-temp egg fries more evenly.
  • 1/6 avocado avocado (or 2 to 3 medium slices)
  • 1 dash fine sea salt and pepper
  • Fresh cilantro Optionally garnish.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Drain and rinse the black beans thoroughly in a colander and set aside.
  2. Heat a well-seasoned cast iron or non-stick skillet over medium to medium-high heat until it shimmers.
Cooking
  1. Add the shredded potatoes, chopped onions, and chopped bell pepper to the skillet. Stir and spread evenly.
  2. Flip and stir occasionally so the potatoes crisp up evenly and the edges turn golden-brown.
  3. Add the sliced mushrooms and cook until they soften and release a bit of juice.
  4. Transfer the cooked mixture to a bowl and season with a dash of fine sea salt and pepper.
  5. Using the same skillet, add a touch more oil and soft-fry one egg until the white is fully set but the yolk stays slightly runny.
  6. Carefully transfer the cooked egg on top of the hash brown and vegetable mixture in the bowl.
  7. Top with the rinsed black beans, pico de gallo or salsa, and avocado slices.
  8. Garnish with fresh cilantro and serve immediately.

Notes

For lazy weekend brunch, serve with coffee and fruit. Can be packed in a warm tortilla for a breakfast burrito on the go. Store components separately in airtight containers for up to 3 days.