This Mediterranean potato hash is another one-skillet recipe with diced potatoes, asparagus, chickpeas…and more! All dressed in Mediterranean spices and topped with poached eggs. P.S. Comes together in 25 minutes or less!
Many of us, in fact the majority of North Americans, start our days with a cold bowl of cereal or a quick something on-the-go. No judging here! Let’s face it, our mornings start early and they go way too fast.
I like to change things up, but the most I’ve been able to add to a weekday breakfast is a Greek yogurt of sorts or a quick poached egg for a little protein. Only on the weekends am I able to do the Mediterranean breakfast thing– a table spread with a variety of small plates, anything from sliced fresh vegetables, an assortment of cheeses to hummus and homemade falafel. Often times, when I want to keep my kitchen cleanup to a minimum, I just stick with a breakfast skillet like today’s Mediterranean potato hash.
To start with, small diced potatoes are tossed in olive oil with onions and garlic. Then I build the potato hash from there adding chickpeas, a vegetable in season, like asparagus, and some Eastern Mediterranean spices. I top the cooked potato hash with fresh herbs, tomato, feta and poached eggs.
I found this helpful video for how to poach eggs. I poached my eggs all in one medium-pot, as you’ll see in the step-by-step tutorial.They were not perfect but still delicious!
Mediterranean Potato Hash with Asparagus, Chickpeas and Poached Eggs
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 14 mins
- Total Time: 24 minutes
- Yield: serves 4 1x
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Mediterranean breakfast potato hash with Asparagus, chickpeas and poached eggs on top. A flavorful and nutrition-packed meal to kick-start your day.
Ingredients
- Private Reserve extra virgin olive oil
- 1 small yellow onion, chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, chopped
- 2 russet potatoes, diced
- Salt and pepper
- 1 cup canned chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1 lb baby asparagus, hard ends removed, chopped into 1/4 inch pieces
- 1 1/2 tsp ground allspice
- 1 tsp Za’atar
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp sweet paprika or smoked paprika
- 1 tsp coriander
- Pinch sugar
- 4 eggs (to be poached)
- Water
- 1 tsp White Vinegar
- 1 small red onion, finely chopped
- 2 Roma tomatoes, chopped
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta
- 1 cup chopped fresh parsley, stems removed
Instructions
- Heat 1 1/2 tbsp olive oil in a large cast-iron skillet. Turn the heat to medium-high and add the chopped onions, garlic and potatoes. Season with salt and pepper. Cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring frequently until the potatoes are tender (some of the potatoes may gain a bit of a golden crust, which is good!)
- Add the chickpeas, asparagus, a dash more salt and pepper and the spices. Stir to combine. Cook for another 5-7 minutes. Turn the heat to low to keep the potato hash warm; stir regularly.
- Meanwhile, bring a medium pot of water to a steady simmer and add 1 tsp vinegar. Break the eggs into a bowl. Stir the simmering water gently and carefully slide the eggs in. The egg whites should warp around the yoke. Cook for 3 minutes exactly, then remove the eggs from the simmering water and onto kitchen towel to drain briefly. Season with salt and pepper.
- Remove the potato hash from the heat and add the chopped red onions, tomatoes, feta and parsley. Top with the poached eggs. Enjoy!
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- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Stove top
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Keywords: Potato Hash, hearty breakfast hash, potato hash with poached eggs, poached eggs, Mediterranean potato hash
Step-by-step tutorial for this Mediterranean Potato Hash
Heat 1 1/2 tbsp olive oil in a large cast-iron skillet. Turn the heat to medium-high and add the chopped onions, garlic and potatoes. Season with salt and pepper. Cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring frequently until the potatoes are tender (some of the potatoes may gain a bit of a golden brown crust, which is good!)
Add the chickpeas, asparagus, a dash more salt and pepper and the spices. Stir to combine. Cook for another 5-7 minutes. Turn the heat to low to keep the potato hash warm; stir regularly.
Meanwhile, bring a medium pot of water to a steady simmer and add 1 tsp of vinegar. Break the eggs into a shallow bowl. Stir the simmering water gently and carefully slide the eggs in. The egg whites should warp around the yoke. Cook for 3 minutes exactly, then remove the eggs from the simmering water and onto kitchen towel to drain briefly (important to drain the eggs). Season with salt and pepper.
Remove the potato hash from the heat and add the chopped red onions, tomatoes, feta and parsley. Top with the poached eggs. Enjoy!
A couple more Mediterranean Breakfast Recipes:
Easy Egg Casserole, Mediterranean-Style
Shakshuka: Eggs poached over a Bed of Tomatoes and Green Peppers
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This recipe looks delicious! I’m wondering if it is ok to omit the eggs as I am planning to serve to someone who does not eat eggs?
Thank you!
Lisa
Hey Lisa, sure thing! The eggs can be omitted in this recipe. Enjoy
Hey Suzy, I’m really excited to try this for a weeknight dinner (I’m all about packed breakfasts doubling up for dinner)! I’m a little confused about the potatoes – Are they steamed and then chopped or simply peeled, chopped and then tossed into the skillet? I’m looking to use russet.
Hi! The potatoes are simply peeled then small diced and cooked in the skillet. Enjoy!
Easier to make than anticipated. Very flavourful and filling. I didn’t have the za’atar so left it out. A little too much all spice for my taste so would reduce it next time
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Glad you gave it a try, Christine! Thank you for sharing
I hate chickpeas, however they are an integral part of this recipe and blend in well with the other ingredients while adding a boost of protein. This breakfast punches you in the face with a very good morning and sets you off on your day. Five stars!
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So glad you gave this one a shot, Jim! And glad you enjoyed it!
This yummy recipe has become a house hold favorite and is a requested dish now 🙂 thank you for all your hard work! Keep it ☝!
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Yay, Kaylee! Thanks so much for sharing!
I live in India and I’d like to know what is the best replacement for asparagus in this recipe.
Hi Aaron, really you can swap it for green beans or another vegetable you enjoy. The cooking time will vary, of course.
Could you substitute sweet potatoes instead of russets?
That would work perfectly here Lulynn!
This was absolutely delicious! Thank you so much for the recipe.
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Wonderful, Maria! So glad you enjoyed it!
This was so good! My husband and I loved it! Amazing!
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Awesome, Rachel! Thanks for giving it a try!
Don’t have a cast iron skillet right now as I have recently moved. Only have a 2 burner stove top. Is it possible to cook the potatos using a regular pan, or would I need to boil them first?
Sarah, if you have any other kind of skillet or pan, it should work here too! Enjoy!
Just wanted to say that I found your sight looking for an authentic shakshuka recipe and then I found this recipe. This recipe is aces and a perfect breakfast for a group using my two large cast iron skillets. I had some mushrooms in the fridge so I added them and some spicy peppers for heat. Everyone loved it with the taboon bread so now I have another recipe sight to use!
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Brad, so glad you found our site! Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback!!! Hope you’ll be trying many more recipes 🙂
Hi there! I just landed here because I am starving and the only things edible in my fridge are feta cheese, potatoes and bell peppers…This is the perfect recipe for my cravings right now. I’m off to the kitchen, thank you for the recipe!
Wonderful, Ayida! Welcome to The Mediterranean Dish. I hope you’ll find more recipes to try!
Made this yesterday and loved every bite. Thanks for the recipe!
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Great to hear it Igor! Thank you so much for stopping in.
On my gosh. I would eat this for dinner! Looks delicious. Plus, I’m a sucker for all things potato.
Hey, I won’t judge ya if you make it for dinner…it’s really quite filling. Enjoy!
This is true comfort food for me. I would eat this any time of the day. It’s wonderful!
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Isn’t it though, Maureen?! Thanks so much for stopping in, friend. So glad to see you here.
I love this!!! And those eggs are poached so perfectly!!! And the brightness of the dish would entice everyone’s appetites!!!
Thank you, love! I’m so glad you like this dish.
Love the vibrant colors and seasonings on this. Sounds like an amazing weekend breakfast for the family to wake up to!
Hi Mary! Thank you for stopping in. I’ll be eager to hear if you try this recipe!