Description
A quick, delicious, and protein-packed Eggless Breakfast Skillet made with crispy potatoes, flavorful sausage, and fresh kale, topped with a creamy avocado cilantro sauce. Perfect for meal prep and suitable for gluten-free, dairy-free, and paleo diets.
Ingredients
For the Breakfast Skillet:
- 2 lbs breakfast sausage (or plant-based alternative)
- 1 head kale, de-stemmed and chopped
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- ¾ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp pepper
- 3 tbsp ghee or butter
- 2 lbs shredded potatoes or frozen hash browns
For the Avocado Cilantro Sauce:
- 1 small avocado
- ½ cup cilantro
- 1 tbsp lime juice
- ½ tsp salt
- 2–3 tbsp water (adjust for consistency)
Instructions
Brown the Sausage
- Heat a skillet over medium-high heat.
- Cook the sausage for 7-10 minutes, breaking it apart.
- Once fully cooked, remove from the pan and set aside.
Sauté the Kale
- In the same skillet, add 1 tbsp of ghee or butter.
- Stir in kale, salt, and lemon juice.
- Cook for 2-3 minutes until the kale is wilted.
- Remove and set aside.
Cook the Potatoes
- Add the remaining 2 tbsp of ghee or butter to the skillet.
- Spread shredded potatoes evenly.
- Cook for 5-6 minutes per side until crispy and golden brown.
Combine Everything
- Return the sausage and kale to the skillet.
- Stir everything together.
Make the Sauce
- In a blender, combine avocado, cilantro, lime juice, salt, and water.
- Blend until smooth, adjusting water as needed.
Serve and Garnish
- Drizzle the sauce over the skillet before serving.
- Optionally, top with fresh cilantro.
Notes
- Meal Prep: Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days or freeze for longer storage.
- Reheating: Use a microwave for convenience or a skillet for a crispy texture.
- Variations: Swap sausage for bacon, ham, or plant-based alternatives. Use sweet potatoes instead of regular potatoes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Calories: ~300
- Sodium: ~450mg
- Fat: ~18g
- Carbohydrates: ~20g
- Fiber: ~4g
- Protein: ~18g
Keywords: Eggless breakfast recipe