Quick Scottish Haggis and Sweet Potato Hash
A comforting skillet hash combining savory traditional haggis, tender sweet potato, and wilted spinach. Simple to prep in under 15 minutes for a warm, high-protein meal.
Prep
5 min
Cook
10 min
Total
15 min
Makes
1 serving
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Made by Becky + Lila
Becky created this recipe with Lila and shared it with the perimenopause community.
The feel-good payoff
Why this meal can feel especially good in perimenopause
Think practical wins: steadier energy, comfortable fullness and one less food decision. Your response is personal, so use the prompts below to notice what works for you.
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Feel fueled, not flattened
A complete meal with protein, carbohydrates and fats is designed to offer more staying power than a quick carb-only fix.
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Comfortably satisfied
Fullness that has staying power
This meal is designed to feel substantial, so finishing it can feel like the meal is complete rather than the start of an evening of grazing.
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More staying power
Make the next few hours easier
This meal is built to be more sustaining than a snack-sized stopgap, with enough substance to carry you into the next part of the day.
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Clearer, simpler choices
Let the recipe do the thinking
Clear steps and a complete plate mean fewer decisions when focus is in short supply—and a more substantial meal once you are done.
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Prep
5 min
Cook
10 min
Total
15 min
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Equipment
Large skillet
Time saver
Use pre-steamed or leftover baked sweet potato to keep preparation under 15 minutes.
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Instructions
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Next: Place a medium non-stick frying pan over…
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Place a medium non-stick frying pan over…
Place a medium non-stick frying pan over medium heat and add 1 tsp (5ml) olive oil.
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Add 100g pre-cooked diced sweet potato and…
Add 100g pre-cooked diced sweet potato and 100g traditional haggis (crumbled) to the hot pan.
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Pan-fry for 6 to 8 minutes
Pan-fry for 6 to 8 minutes, turning gently with a spatula every 2 minutes, until the haggis is crispy around the edges and warmed through.
Look for: the haggis is crispy around the edges and warmed through
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Add 50g fresh spinach and 1/4 tsp…
Add 50g fresh spinach and 1/4 tsp black pepper to the pan.
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Stir gently for 1 to 2 minutes…
Stir gently for 1 to 2 minutes until the spinach is fully wilted and mixed into the hash.
Look for: the spinach is fully wilted and mixed into the hash
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Remove the pan from heat and transfer…
Remove the pan from heat and transfer the hash directly into a serving plate.
Ready when: everything is assembled and ready to enjoy
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Allow to cool for 1 minute before…
Allow to cool for 1 minute before serving.
Allow: 1 minute
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