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    Hummusapien » Recipes » Breakfast » Baked Sweet Potato with Salsa, Avocado & Fried Egg

    Baked Sweet Potato with Salsa, Avocado & Fried Egg

    Published Oct 23, 2013 · Modified Nov 8, 2021 · by Alexis Joseph · 76 Comments

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    You'll never guess what the ingredients are for this oh so elusive recipe. Fine I'll tell you.

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    Baked sweet potato. With salsa. And avocado. And fried egg. Otherwise known as lunch.

    Confession: I wasn't going to post this (as evidenced by the crappy pictures), but it's so freaking easy and tasty and perf for lunch that I just HAD to. I mean I already tweeted the whole dang recipe. Oops.  Who doesn't love a four ingredient lunch? I hesitate to even call this a recipe.  It's more like let's bake a sweet potato and top it with all my favorite things. Except almond butter and dark chocolate (even though that sounds like a mighty fine dessert option).

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    I like to bake up a few sweet tater buddies whenever I'm at home doing computer shtuff. All ya do is preheat the oven to 400 degrees, pierce a few sweet potatoes a bunch of times with a fork, and bake for 50 minutes to an hour. They're done when they're very fork tender. You could also do this in the microwave, but be warned...they will be way less moist and flavorful.

    AKA get off your hiney and bake them.

    sweet-potato2 Did you know that a medium sweet potato only has a little over 100 calories plus four grams of fiber and two grams of protein?  It also has a whopping 438% of the daily value of vitamin A (your eyes will thank you) and 38% of the daily value of vitamin C (your immune system will thank you). These babies are truly a superfood.

    The secret to making this the best lazy girl's lunch ever is to make a bake a few sweet potatoes ahead of time. That way, all you have to do is fry up an egg in your adorably unnecessary single serving egg pan, nuke your sweet potato for half a minute, smash some avocado and salsa (I love Frog Ranch hot salsa) in the middle and top it with the egg. Done and done.

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    Hiiiiii lunch, I lurve you.

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    Baked Sweet Potato with Salsa, Avocado and Fried Egg

    • Author: Alexis Joseph, MS, RD, LD
    • Prep Time: 5 mins
    • Cook Time: 50 mins
    • Total Time: 55 mins
    • Yield: 1 serving 1x
    • Category: Main Meal
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    Description

    The perfect combination of sweet and salsa, this loaded baked sweet potato will keep you full for hours!


    Ingredients

    Scale
    • 1 medium or large baked sweet potato
    • 1 egg
    • ¼ of an avocado, cubed
    • ¼-⅓ cup salsa
    • Salt and pepper, to taste

    Instructions

    1. If you don't already have baked sweet potatoes on hand, preheat oven to 400F. Pierce sweet potatoes several times with a fork. Bake on a sprayed baking sheet for 50 minutes to an hour or until very fork tender.
    2. Re-heat baked sweet potato for a minute in the microwave if it has been stored in the fridge. Meanwhile, fry an egg in a small pan sprayed with cooking spray over medium heat.
    3. Slice sweet potato in half lengthwise. Top with avocado, salsa and then fried egg. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
    4. Store extra sweet potatoes in the fridge.

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    About Alexis Joseph

    Oh HEY there! I'm Alexis Joseph, food writer, blogger, Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN), new mama, and co-founder of local restaurant group, Alchemy. I use my passion for cooking and wellness as fuel to help others ignite a more freeing and happy relationship with food. Learn more about Alexis!

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    1. Kaitlyn says

      November 26, 2013 at 8:25 pm

      I'm so obsessed with this that I just posted about it. THANK YOU! Your blog is lovely. Really. (P.S. I go to OU and see that you went to OSU!)

      Reply
    2. Kaitlyn says

      November 26, 2013 at 8:25 pm

      I'm so obsessed with this that I just posted about it. THANK YOU! Your blog is lovely. Really. (P.S. I go to OU and see that you went to OSU!)

      Reply
    3. Katie Seringer says

      October 24, 2013 at 11:26 pm

      Going to try this tomorrow with some black beans. Cannot wait!!!

      Reply
      • Alexis says

        October 29, 2013 at 11:56 pm

        Yumm!!! Hope you loved it 🙂 Black beans are a perfect topper!

        Reply
    4. Katie Seringer says

      October 24, 2013 at 11:26 pm

      Going to try this tomorrow with some black beans. Cannot wait!!!

      Reply
      • Alexis says

        October 29, 2013 at 11:56 pm

        Yumm!!! Hope you loved it 🙂 Black beans are a perfect topper!

        Reply
    5. Jess @ JessieBear What Will You Wear? says

      October 24, 2013 at 4:08 pm

      Why are sweet potatoes the best thing ever??

      Reply
      • Alexis says

        October 24, 2013 at 8:25 pm

        I don't knowwwwwwww. All I know is that they totally are. 😉

        Reply
    6. Jess @ JessieBear What Will You Wear? says

      October 24, 2013 at 4:08 pm

      Why are sweet potatoes the best thing ever??

      Reply
      • Alexis says

        October 24, 2013 at 8:25 pm

        I don't knowwwwwwww. All I know is that they totally are. 😉

        Reply
    7. dixya| food, pleasure, and health says

      October 24, 2013 at 3:00 pm

      simple recipes with minimal ingredients are my all time favorite 🙂 that egg looks sooo good right now!

      Reply
      • Alexis says

        October 24, 2013 at 8:25 pm

        I've been on such an egg-for-dinner roll! I just can't get enough lately. So easy and tasty!

        Reply
    8. dixya| food, pleasure, and health says

      October 24, 2013 at 3:00 pm

      simple recipes with minimal ingredients are my all time favorite 🙂 that egg looks sooo good right now!

      Reply
      • Alexis says

        October 24, 2013 at 8:25 pm

        I've been on such an egg-for-dinner roll! I just can't get enough lately. So easy and tasty!

        Reply
    9. Julie @ HealthNutJulie says

      October 24, 2013 at 1:41 pm

      I eat these four things pretty much every day and never thought to put them together! Geniusssss.

      Reply
      • Alexis says

        October 24, 2013 at 8:26 pm

        Same!!! Some stroke of genius I tell ya.

        Reply
    10. Julie @ HealthNutJulie says

      October 24, 2013 at 1:41 pm

      I eat these four things pretty much every day and never thought to put them together! Geniusssss.

      Reply
      • Alexis says

        October 24, 2013 at 8:26 pm

        Same!!! Some stroke of genius I tell ya.

        Reply
    11. Lisa Johnson says

      October 24, 2013 at 1:02 pm

      Well, I know this is fabulous cuz it's kinda like a cousin to the business I've been running for several years now. I'll admit it: I'm a sweet potato fan (as in, short for "fanatic"). So much so that I've started a whole business on them! Yummy Yammy. 🙂 We make the world's only sweet potato salsas, and I eat them all the time on eggs, with and without avocados to make it even more scrumptious. None of them have any tomato: they're made from 100% pure flame-roasted sweet potato!

      So, we have Mexican Sweet Potato Salsa (sweet potato, corn, black bean, lime, chipotle etc), which this so reminds me of, and is fabuloso on eggs for a savory breakfast. We have Tuscan Sweet Potato Salsa (sweet potato, roasted red pepper, white bean, basil, balsamic, etc) which is heavenly as well, and not even Mex-flavor! Finally, Moroccan Sweet Potato Salsa (sweet potato, curry, lentil, kale, etc) which is also fab on eggs in a completely different way.

      Anyway, your recipe is delish, as I have eaten it that way many times, and when you and your readers don't have the yammies on hand or an hour to cook them, I hope my humble sweetie salsa (no fat, no sweetener, all natural) will be a delicious meal on the run and party food. Hope it's okay to mention, since we seem to be on the same vibe...

      Best,
      Lisa Johnson, Yambassador, Yummy Yammy

      oh, PS: I'm in Vermont, and have stores from Georgia to Vermont to Wisconsin, but if you're so moved, you can also get it on Amazon. 🙂

      Reply
      • Alexis says

        October 24, 2013 at 8:26 pm

        That sweet potato salsa sounds super duper fabulous! I'll definitely be checking it out. Thanks for sharing!

        Reply
    12. Lisa Johnson says

      October 24, 2013 at 1:02 pm

      Well, I know this is fabulous cuz it's kinda like a cousin to the business I've been running for several years now. I'll admit it: I'm a sweet potato fan (as in, short for "fanatic"). So much so that I've started a whole business on them! Yummy Yammy. 🙂 We make the world's only sweet potato salsas, and I eat them all the time on eggs, with and without avocados to make it even more scrumptious. None of them have any tomato: they're made from 100% pure flame-roasted sweet potato!

      So, we have Mexican Sweet Potato Salsa (sweet potato, corn, black bean, lime, chipotle etc), which this so reminds me of, and is fabuloso on eggs for a savory breakfast. We have Tuscan Sweet Potato Salsa (sweet potato, roasted red pepper, white bean, basil, balsamic, etc) which is heavenly as well, and not even Mex-flavor! Finally, Moroccan Sweet Potato Salsa (sweet potato, curry, lentil, kale, etc) which is also fab on eggs in a completely different way.

      Anyway, your recipe is delish, as I have eaten it that way many times, and when you and your readers don't have the yammies on hand or an hour to cook them, I hope my humble sweetie salsa (no fat, no sweetener, all natural) will be a delicious meal on the run and party food. Hope it's okay to mention, since we seem to be on the same vibe...

      Best,
      Lisa Johnson, Yambassador, Yummy Yammy

      oh, PS: I'm in Vermont, and have stores from Georgia to Vermont to Wisconsin, but if you're so moved, you can also get it on Amazon. 🙂

      Reply
      • Alexis says

        October 24, 2013 at 8:26 pm

        That sweet potato salsa sounds super duper fabulous! I'll definitely be checking it out. Thanks for sharing!

        Reply
    13. Julia says

      October 24, 2013 at 11:31 am

      I want to stuff a sweet potato so hard! Ugh! Avocado! Salsa! Egg! I need this for breakfast!

      Reply
      • Alexis says

        October 24, 2013 at 8:27 pm

        Yesterday I couldn't open the salsa for my four ingredient lunch and I almost DIED. Thank God my boyfriend isn't as weak as I am.

        Reply
    14. Julia says

      October 24, 2013 at 11:31 am

      I want to stuff a sweet potato so hard! Ugh! Avocado! Salsa! Egg! I need this for breakfast!

      Reply
      • Alexis says

        October 24, 2013 at 8:27 pm

        Yesterday I couldn't open the salsa for my four ingredient lunch and I almost DIED. Thank God my boyfriend isn't as weak as I am.

        Reply
    15. Chelsea's Healthy Kitchen says

      October 24, 2013 at 6:53 am

      I love having stuffed sweet potatoes for a mindless, easy meal too! And I totally agree about microwaved sweet potatoes... SO not as good. I'd rather wait the hour for one to bake than microwave it and get to eat it right away.

      Reply
      • Alexis says

        October 24, 2013 at 9:11 am

        Agreed--the moistness from the oven is just beyond compare!

        Reply
    16. Chelsea's Healthy Kitchen says

      October 24, 2013 at 6:53 am

      I love having stuffed sweet potatoes for a mindless, easy meal too! And I totally agree about microwaved sweet potatoes... SO not as good. I'd rather wait the hour for one to bake than microwave it and get to eat it right away.

      Reply
      • Alexis says

        October 24, 2013 at 9:11 am

        Agreed--the moistness from the oven is just beyond compare!

        Reply
    17. Khushboo Thadani says

      October 24, 2013 at 1:15 am

      This is only the best combo ever- there's almost NOTHING that eggs & avocado together wouldn't taste good on! Along with baking sweet potatoes ahead of time, I try to do the same with roasted squash...otherwise I get too impatient waiting for it to cook when I am hungry!

      Reply
      • Alexis says

        October 24, 2013 at 9:12 am

        You're totally right--I eat eggs and avo on toast, oatmeal, sweet taters, you name it! I just die for the yolk porn.

        Reply
    18. Khushboo Thadani says

      October 24, 2013 at 1:15 am

      This is only the best combo ever- there's almost NOTHING that eggs & avocado together wouldn't taste good on! Along with baking sweet potatoes ahead of time, I try to do the same with roasted squash...otherwise I get too impatient waiting for it to cook when I am hungry!

      Reply
      • Alexis says

        October 24, 2013 at 9:12 am

        You're totally right--I eat eggs and avo on toast, oatmeal, sweet taters, you name it! I just die for the yolk porn.

        Reply
    19. Robyn @thereallife_RD says

      October 23, 2013 at 10:16 pm

      I can't keep up with all this goodness! I wish there were 5 meals in a day...maybe I could make that happen? Keep 'em coming girl, these all look so good! 🙂

      Reply
    20. Robyn @thereallife_RD says

      October 23, 2013 at 10:16 pm

      I can't keep up with all this goodness! I wish there were 5 meals in a day...maybe I could make that happen? Keep 'em coming girl, these all look so good! 🙂

      Reply
    21. Kathy @ Food Wine Thyme says

      October 23, 2013 at 8:01 pm

      You had me at egg and salsa. Also gave me an idea for tomorrow's dinner 🙂

      Reply
      • Alexis says

        October 24, 2013 at 9:24 am

        Wahoooo! Dinnaaaaa tiiiiime.

        Reply
    22. Kathy @ Food Wine Thyme says

      October 23, 2013 at 8:01 pm

      You had me at egg and salsa. Also gave me an idea for tomorrow's dinner 🙂

      Reply
      • Alexis says

        October 24, 2013 at 9:24 am

        Wahoooo! Dinnaaaaa tiiiiime.

        Reply
    23. Matt @ Runner Savvy says

      October 23, 2013 at 7:52 pm

      I know what I'm having for dinner 🙂

      Reply
    24. Matt @ Runner Savvy says

      October 23, 2013 at 7:52 pm

      I know what I'm having for dinner 🙂

      Reply
    25. Em @ Have Your Cake And says

      October 23, 2013 at 7:29 pm

      Mmmmmm sweet potato topped with AB or PB and a drizzle of honey is one of my most recent faves. But I must say, savory or sweet, sweet-tatos are my jam

      Reply
      • Alexis says

        October 24, 2013 at 9:25 am

        I love sweet taters with almond butter and cinnamon too! For some reason, I've been craving savory lately though.

        Reply
    26. Em @ Have Your Cake And says

      October 23, 2013 at 7:29 pm

      Mmmmmm sweet potato topped with AB or PB and a drizzle of honey is one of my most recent faves. But I must say, savory or sweet, sweet-tatos are my jam

      Reply
      • Alexis says

        October 24, 2013 at 9:25 am

        I love sweet taters with almond butter and cinnamon too! For some reason, I've been craving savory lately though.

        Reply
    27. Arman @ thebigmansworld says

      October 23, 2013 at 7:23 pm

      Drooled on instagram and drooling now. Give me a few hours to roast kabocha and package it up and I'll have it to you, STAT.

      Reply
      • Alexis says

        October 24, 2013 at 9:25 am

        Drool drool everywhere. I'M DOWN.

        Reply
    28. Arman @ thebigmansworld says

      October 23, 2013 at 7:23 pm

      Drooled on instagram and drooling now. Give me a few hours to roast kabocha and package it up and I'll have it to you, STAT.

      Reply
      • Alexis says

        October 24, 2013 at 9:25 am

        Drool drool everywhere. I'M DOWN.

        Reply
    29. Angela @ Health's Angel says

      October 23, 2013 at 6:38 pm

      I love the looks of this and want to make it ASAP. I need salsa...
      Also, I want that baby egg pan. Adorable.

      Reply
      • Alexis says

        October 24, 2013 at 9:25 am

        Isn't it the cutest??

        Reply
    30. Angela @ Health's Angel says

      October 23, 2013 at 6:38 pm

      I love the looks of this and want to make it ASAP. I need salsa...
      Also, I want that baby egg pan. Adorable.

      Reply
      • Alexis says

        October 24, 2013 at 9:25 am

        Isn't it the cutest??

        Reply
    31. Amanda @ .running with spoons. says

      October 23, 2013 at 2:16 pm

      It's been a while since I've had a savoury stuff sweet potato, but thank you for reminding me how delicious it is. Now if only I had read your post before lunch… but at least there's always dinner 😉

      Reply
      • Alexis says

        October 23, 2013 at 5:28 pm

        Dinner is calling!!

        Reply
    32. Amanda @ .running with spoons. says

      October 23, 2013 at 2:16 pm

      It's been a while since I've had a savoury stuff sweet potato, but thank you for reminding me how delicious it is. Now if only I had read your post before lunch… but at least there's always dinner 😉

      Reply
      • Alexis says

        October 23, 2013 at 5:28 pm

        Dinner is calling!!

        Reply
    33. Davida @ The Healthy Maven says

      October 23, 2013 at 1:10 pm

      Is that what bad photography looks like? I wish my badly photographed lunches looked as good as this does! I have a half opened jar of corn salsa that is begging to be poured over a sweet potato!

      Reply
      • Alexis says

        October 23, 2013 at 5:32 pm

        I was like holy moly let's get this freaking thing photographed NOW so I can dive in head first! I'm SO over cold food. #foodbloggerprobs

        Reply
    34. Davida @ The Healthy Maven says

      October 23, 2013 at 1:10 pm

      Is that what bad photography looks like? I wish my badly photographed lunches looked as good as this does! I have a half opened jar of corn salsa that is begging to be poured over a sweet potato!

      Reply
      • Alexis says

        October 23, 2013 at 5:32 pm

        I was like holy moly let's get this freaking thing photographed NOW so I can dive in head first! I'm SO over cold food. #foodbloggerprobs

        Reply
    35. Ang @ Nutty for Life says

      October 23, 2013 at 12:44 pm

      Totally agree on the baking sweet potatoes ting. I am never as satisfied when I just microwave them. The sweetness and texture increase tenfold after roasting those little buggers. I've never put savory things on top of my sweet potatoes, except maybe an egg once. For some reason I'm afraid I won't like it with spice! Weird, I know, but I'll have to give it a go.

      Reply
    36. Ang @ Nutty for Life says

      October 23, 2013 at 12:44 pm

      Totally agree on the baking sweet potatoes ting. I am never as satisfied when I just microwave them. The sweetness and texture increase tenfold after roasting those little buggers. I've never put savory things on top of my sweet potatoes, except maybe an egg once. For some reason I'm afraid I won't like it with spice! Weird, I know, but I'll have to give it a go.

      Reply
    37. Olena@iFOODreal says

      October 23, 2013 at 11:46 am

      Look scrumptious. Love easy clean meals like these ones.:)

      Reply
    38. Olena@iFOODreal says

      October 23, 2013 at 11:46 am

      Look scrumptious. Love easy clean meals like these ones.:)

      Reply
    39. Dana @ Conscious Kitchen Blog says

      October 23, 2013 at 10:05 am

      I love stuffing sweet potatoes will all different kinds of goodies. An egg and some veggies is a popular at-home brunch option for me. I'll have to add avocado next time because for some reason that never occurred to me.

      Reply
    40. Dana @ Conscious Kitchen Blog says

      October 23, 2013 at 10:05 am

      I love stuffing sweet potatoes will all different kinds of goodies. An egg and some veggies is a popular at-home brunch option for me. I'll have to add avocado next time because for some reason that never occurred to me.

      Reply
    41. chelcie @ chelcie's food files says

      October 23, 2013 at 9:39 am

      best combination ever..the drippy yolk on a baked sweet potato is just SO good. I normally add goat cheese and sriracha but i love the addition of avocado and salsa..yum!

      Reply
    42. chelcie @ chelcie's food files says

      October 23, 2013 at 9:39 am

      best combination ever..the drippy yolk on a baked sweet potato is just SO good. I normally add goat cheese and sriracha but i love the addition of avocado and salsa..yum!

      Reply
    43. Hannah @ CleanEatingVeggieGirl says

      October 23, 2013 at 9:31 am

      This pretty much sounds like the best thing ever! I have put dippy eggs on my baked sweet potatoes before and my family members thought I was weird...they are clearly missing out! 😉

      Reply
      • Alexis says

        October 23, 2013 at 9:34 am

        They totally don't get the amazingness of the drippy yolk and sweet potato combo. I seriously LIVE for the drippy yolk. Totes not weird.

        Reply
    44. Hannah @ CleanEatingVeggieGirl says

      October 23, 2013 at 9:31 am

      This pretty much sounds like the best thing ever! I have put dippy eggs on my baked sweet potatoes before and my family members thought I was weird...they are clearly missing out! 😉

      Reply
      • Alexis says

        October 23, 2013 at 9:34 am

        They totally don't get the amazingness of the drippy yolk and sweet potato combo. I seriously LIVE for the drippy yolk. Totes not weird.

        Reply
    45. Holly @ EatGreatBEGreat says

      October 23, 2013 at 12:23 pm

      What an interesting combination, but I love it! Avocados and sweet potatoes will definitely be on the grocery list this weekend! 🙂

      Reply
    46. Holly @ EatGreatBEGreat says

      October 23, 2013 at 12:23 pm

      What an interesting combination, but I love it! Avocados and sweet potatoes will definitely be on the grocery list this weekend! 🙂

      Reply

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