The Peach State isn’t actually the largest peach producer in the US.*
Not that it stops me from eating copious amounts while they’re in season.
You may remember my love of PB & Jeggs. Or Aggs. Or (vegan) Ceggs. Or Zeggs. I could go on forever, but all this is to say that I was actually thinking of my PB & Peggs when I came up with the combo.
Now that I type this, I realize I should have added peanut flour too! Tomorrow is another day…
One of the slightly strange adds was sweet potato. I cubed it and sautéed it quickly before making the scramble. It was so easy! Adding the peaches at the end was just enough to warm and caramelize the natural sugars a bit. Then there was the basil, which was a nice, herb-y accent to give the dish a bit more “pop.”
And bacon… because everything is better with bacon. Really, the savory-salty bacon sprinkles made every bite fun. Sounds strange, but trust me. It was good.
*In case you were wondering, California is the largest peach producer in the U.S. South Carolina is the largest in the East.
Peach Sweet Potato Scramble
- Coconut (or other) oil to grease pan
- 1/2 C diced sweet potato
- 1/2 egg whites
- 1/4 tsp cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp ginger
- Shake of cayenne (optional)
- 1 Peach, chopped
- Basil
- Bacon, crumbled (optional)
In a lightly oiled skillet, sautee sweet potato until tender. Set aside.
Scramble together egg whites, cinnamon, ginger, and cayenne with a spoash of water (the water helps them “fluff”).
Transfer to a lightly oiled skillet and cook over medium heat until half way done (~1-2 mins). Add sweet potato, peaches, and basil. Mix and cook through.
Plate your scramble and top with additional basil and bacon sprinkles, if desired.
Note: Feta or goat cheese would also be good here to add a pop of saltiness.
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And now I have to brag. I get to have dinner at Sarena‘s house tonight. Her food makes me drool.
Is there anything bacon (or vegan bacon bits) isn’t good with? It’s like peanut butter!
What are you looking forward to this weekend?
Oh this looks super duper interesting with the sweet potato and peaches, but of course I can’t eat the silly eggs. I bet it would still be decent without them…maybe. Like grilling the sweet potatoes and peaches. That sounds like a good idea actually…
You could do it with tofu… but can you do soy? I bet it would be fantastic grilled. Maybe over a grain bowl?
Wow sweet potatoes + egg whites are always a fav of mine but with peaches, I honestly am SO spoiled right now because peaches are everywhere around me, which I LOVE! i can’t wait to try this yummy combo out 🙂 Thanks for sharing and I hope you have the BEST weekend! Love + Shine CourtStar
Scrambling a fruit with egg whites is something I’ve wanted to try post workout so this is definitely going to be done- although peach season is MIA at the moment, so I might have to sub it for an apple! My friends really enjoyed the rocky road and loved the subtle kick, my sister liked it too, but when I told her it had cayenne and black pepper in it, she decided she didn’t like it anymore. Fail.
Apple would be fantastic! Actually, I think any fruit would be good here. Just don’t use cayenne in your sister’s. 😉
Oh yes. I loooove fruit in eggs and besides that I am on a sweet potato kick. Maybe some caramelized banana slices would be delicious on top too! I think that would even make it decadent.
That’s a great idea! I love bananas with sweet potatoes. 🙂
I’ve been kind of obsessed with peaches lately, but most of the time I just eat th on their own. Can you believe that with my huge sweet tooth, I’ve never really had sweet scrambled eggs before? This needs to change. Maybe this weekend… Speaking of which, goong to see Seinfeld and stopping by the farmer’s market are on the agenda for me.
Happy Friday, lady!
Whaaat?! Try it! Dont’ skimp on the cinnamon. 😉
Mmmm, love me sum’ peaches! I actually just got a few in the mail yesterday. Woohoo!
i think your co-workers are odd for not thinking this was normal. Great color combo too!
p.s I AM SO JEALOUS, TAKE ME with you to Sarena’s!!!!
Come OVER!!! 😉
Strange but good…as always!
I would love to see the wheels turning in that head of yours. Always some super crazy #strangebutgood creations coming out!
Haha – I have a one (strange) track mind.
Jason has told me numerous times that South Carolina peaches are better than Georgia peaches. And they produce more apparently. And now I need a peach.
I bet this combination was amazing! The coconut oil with the peaches and sweet potato (and the bacon)…wow! The peaches I’ve gotten this year have not been amazing. I feel like apples were the same last fall…just eh except for the ones we went and picked. I’m thinking I need to go peach picking next year.
Can’t wait to see you today!!!
Looks delicious! Sweet potato makes everything so much better. 🙂
100% agree! And bacon. 😉
I am fully convinced that every dish out there can be made better with the inclusion of bacon. And I don’t think I’ve bought peaches yet this summer, I need to get on that!
I couldn’t agree with you more. I wonder if you can grill bacon wrapped peach slices…
This would be fantastic with tempeh bacon too I’m thinking. Love the combo of the sweet and savory flavors.
Love it! Definitely wacky… it doesn’t seem so different if I make a salad but a stirfry seems more strange. Definitely going to try it…. Also, I am surprised that Georgia doesn’t produce more peaches.. What’s up with that? 😉
Isn’t it weird how we’re wired? Let me know if you do try it! 🙂
This ‘strange’ recipe couldn’t come at a better time, since I just found myself with 40lbs of peaches and looking for ways to use them!
40lbs?! I’m jealous. You better start freezing! 🙂
Sweet potatoes and peaches and egg and bacon – sound strangley good! Something so enticing bout sweet and savory flavors mixed together!
Don’t think I have made anything too starnge this week…
Have a wonderful dinner and weekend!
I think it would go well with the pancakes you posted. 😉
Okay this does sound strange, but it also sounds amazing! Love peaches and sweet potato and I’m sure the combination would be good.
You know my love for peanut butter but the idea of it with mint skeeves me out- or does it qualify as #strangebutgood for you? As for bacon bits, you would love a dish I had earlier: Spanish scallops scattered with bacon bits..mmm!
I am with you – I don’t really like mint in anything. Except peppermints.
And YES I would have loved that dish! Perfect combo. 🙂
Bacon makes everything better! Love peaches and just had a yummy pizza with grilled peaches. It was delicious.
Mmmmm… that’s a great combo. I love making them with goat cheese.
GOD I WISH I COULD STILL EAT EGGS. IT KILLS ME. KILLS ME! I used to make this with butternut f***in’ squash! LOL – Okay, clearly I am ANGRY, since I laid down the F-BOMB, yes, yes I did!
Can you eat tofu? It would be a great tofu scramble! and an f-bomb only counts if you ACTUALLY drop it. 😛
oh yes — adding peanut flour would be great. love the idea of a sweet potato scramble. been on a sweet potato kick lately.
‘Cause you’re so sweet. 😉
If you dice the potato, I will cook it! 😉 It really looks amazing!!! I love peaches too!
LOL! Jody… it’s quick, I promise. What am I going to do with you?! 😉
yum! i have been on a sweet potato kick lately, cubed & roasted & drizzled with lime juice & fresh zested ginger. yes- i have a tiny grater just for ginger! so much better than powdered. and eggs with anything tastes awesome (smoked salmon is one of my seasonal favorites here as we are smoking by the fillet 🙂 thought of your blog last week, was in the local bookstore & they had all natural Maple Bacon Milk Chocolate bars! def strange but good in my tiny town
Thanks for the lime juice reminder! I forget how good that with with sweet potato.
I do love bacon chocolate bars…. how did you know? 😉
Millions of peaches, peaches for me. Millions of peaches, and peanut butter for squee.
Wait no. Peanut FLOUR.
LOL! Peanut anything!
I have seen peaches with a lot of dishes (most recently duck). This sounds strangely appetizing. 🙂
Duck is SO good with fruit! So is pork. And bacon. LOL!
I love shredded sweet potato cooked with my scrambled eggs. I also mix salsa in and top it with avocado. I’ll have to give a cubed peach a try. Sounds interesting!
I love savory Mexican eggs! It’s been too long… I just bought an avocado and it’s going on my breakfast soon. 🙂
I have a crap ton of peaches so I need to make this! Maybe for dinner tomorrow? totally acceptable right?
I think it’s the perfect brinner food! 😉
I was totally eyeing the sweet potatoes on my counter, and the smelling the peaches on my fruit stand (it’s not a bowl, it’s a tiered stand, because fruit deserves a little elevation ;)) and wondering about putting them together. Glad you read my mind. Well, actually, you made this up before I had that thought, so I’m not sure how THAT works. I guess we’re just both strange (but AWESOME).
Strange minds. They think alike. 😉
P.S. Fruit should always be elevated.