Vegetarian Hash

Make this easy vegetarian hash for Easter breakfast. It takes less than 30 minutes, has subtle veggie flavors and uses a yummy plant based sausage substitute.

This post was created in partnership with Sprouts Farmers Market . I have been compensated for my time commitment. However, my opinions are entirely my own and I have not been paid to publish positive comments.

How will this vegetarian hash make your life easier?

Let’s be honest, it’s hard to grocery shop at just one store. But with all the bright seasonal flavors in the produce department, wide selection of bulk ingredients, and high quality meats/meat substitutes, there are lots of options for a regular week of shopping or Easter entertaining at Sprouts. 

My favorite reasons to shop at Sprouts are the big bulk section, the fact that I can always find a couple fresh fruits or veggies from my list on sale, and they've got a great Sprouts brand frozen fruit & veggie selection. I'm always pleased with how low my bill is and how pleasant my experience is in the store. 

This veggie hash is made with simple easy to find ingredients, and introduces one new one-a plant based sausage. I liked using sausage in this simple recipe because it has herbs and spices to add flavor to the dish.

Here are a couple other spring recipes you can make for Easter: Garlic Cheesy Mashed Potatoes, Potatoes & Brussels Sprouts Au Gratin, and this 5 Minute Strawberry Sauce to top ice cream.

What makes this hash so good?

• Plant protein sausage
• Mushrooms
• Onions
• Green peppers
• Frozen hashbrowns
• Cheese (optional)

How do I make this vegetarian hash?

Heat up cast iron skillet over medium-high heat. Once skillet is hot, add 1 T neutral oil and ⅓ c plant based sausage (I used Lightlife brand at Sprouts). Break up sausage with spatula, and cook until browned and warm, about 5 minutes. Remove from skillet.

Expert Tip: Make sure to add oil to cook plant based sausage in because there's no fat in it. The oil will help the sausage brown, and add flavor.

Expert Tip: Replace with ground beef or sausage if you don't have access to a plant based sausage.

While sausage is cooking, dice ~½ medium sized onion, and slice 5-6 mushrooms by cutting them in half, from top to stem and then placing flat sides down and slicing thinly from top of mushroom to stem.

Add in 1-2 T neutral oil, diced onions & sliced mushrooms. Spread out vegetables so they're all touching the bottom of the pan. Sprinkle about ¼ tsp salt over veggies and cook for about 5 minutes, until softened and onions are translucent. Stir occasionally.

Expert Tip: To save time, cook mushrooms & onions for ~2 minutes to start to soften, then add in hashbrowns and cook all together.

Add 1 T neutral oil, swirl around pan. Sprinkle 2 cups of frozen hashbrowns on pan, then ¼ tsp salt. Spread out. Cook for 5 minutes, or until bottom starts to brown.

Expert Tip: Add more oil to hash browns if they stick to the bottom after 5 minutes of cooking.

Flip hashbrowns and cook for another 5-7 minutes, or until they're browned and crisping up. Remove from heat once browned.

Add back 'sausage', veggies, and ½ c diced green peppers back into pan, stir together and remove when everything is hot, about 3-4 minutes. Sprinkle with cheese if desired and serve immediately. 

Optional: garnish with fresh parsley, serve with hot sauce.

Expert tips

• Replace with ground beef or sausage if you don't have access to a plant based sausage.
• To save time, cook mushrooms & onions for ~2 minutes to start to soften, then add in hashbrowns and cook all together.
• Add more oil to hash browns if they stick to the bottom after 5 minutes of cooking.

FAQ

What is a vegetable hash?

Hash usually has potato hashbrowns, vegetables, and some sort of breakfast meat. Popular vegetables in Hashbrowns are onions, peppers, spinach, tomatoes & mushrooms.

How do I eat more vegetables for breakfast?

Hash and eggs are great vehicles for more veggies in the morning. Clean out the veggies from your fridge to add to this veggie hash. Or add them to scrambled eggs, just like these easy microwave eggs.

What goes good with hash?

Eggs, sausage, bacon, veggies, salsa, and other traditional breakfast items go great with hash.

How to use remaining ingredients

• (hashbrowns) Serve them with this Apple & Sharp Cheddar Omelet, or add them to these Breakfast Tacos.
• (green pepper) Add to this Burrito Bowl or Asian Coleslaw.
• (mushrooms) Make this Instant Pot Lentil Stroganoff or these Breakfast Tacos
• (plant based sausage) Add to pasta, tacos (like these black bean tacos), or anything else you'd add sausage to.

Did you make this vegetable hash recipe? leave me a comment to share how it turned out!