This satisfying Giada spiced sweet potato rice bowl with fried egg feels like a hug in a bowl—it’s that good. It’s made with simple ingredients like sweet potatoes, brown rice, and eggs, and the flavors are just incredible.

It takes 20 minutes to prepare, which gives me just enough time to set the mood with cozy vibes while it’s cooking. It’s my favorite dinner because it’s flavorful and so easy to make. I like to serve it with a side of sliced avocado—it never disappoints.

Recipe Ingredients

For the Sweet Potato & Kale

• 2 tablespoons olive oil, plus more to drizzle
• 1 small sweet potato, peeled and cut into ½-inch pieces
• ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
• ¼ teaspoon ground turmeric
• ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 2 cups chopped Tuscan kale

For the Rice Bowl

• 1 cup cooked brown rice, warmed
• ½ avocado, sliced
• ¼ teaspoon flake salt
• 2 large eggs (optional)

How To Make Giada spiced sweet potato rice bowl with fried egg

Cook the Sweet Potato

1. Heat Oil and Cook Sweet Potato: Heat a medium skillet over medium heat. Add 2 tablespoons olive oil and let it heat for 1 minute. Add sweet potato pieces and season with ¼ teaspoon kosher salt. Cook, stirring often, for 7 minutes until golden and tender.

Add Spices and Kale

1. Toast Spices and Add Kale: Sprinkle turmeric and cinnamon over the sweet potatoes. Cook 1 minute, stirring to toast spices. Add chopped kale and 1 tablespoon olive oil. Cook 4-5 minutes, stirring often, until kale wilts and slightly browns.

Assemble the Bowls

1. Build Your Bowl: Divide brown rice between two bowls. Top each bowl with half the sweet potato and kale mixture. Arrange avocado slices on top and sprinkle with flake salt.

Fry the Eggs

1. Fry Eggs to Perfection: Wipe skillet clean with paper towel, return to medium-high heat. Add remaining tablespoon oil. Crack eggs into skillet, season with pinch of kosher salt. Cook until whites set and edges golden, about 2 minutes. Spoon oil over yolks if needed. Slide an egg into each bowl, drizzle with olive oil, and serve.

Recipe Tips

• Spice It Up: Add an extra layer of heat to Giada’s spiced sweet potato rice bowl with fried egg by incorporating diced jalapeños or serrano peppers into the sweet potato mixture for a spicy kick.
• Herbal Infusion: Take this recipe to the next level by infusing the sweet potatoes with fragrant herbs like thyme, rosemary, or parsley, which complement the warm spices and add depth to the dish.
• Global Inspiration: Inspired by international flavors, try adding Korean chili flakes, Indian garam masala, or Middle Eastern sumac to the sweet potato mixture for a globally-inspired twist on Giada’s spiced sweet potato rice bowl.
• Egg-cellent Variations: Experiment with different egg preparations, such as poached or soft-boiled eggs, to add texture and visual interest to the dish, and consider adding a dollop of creamy aioli or hummus for extra richness.
• Make It a Feast: Turn Giada’s spiced sweet potato rice bowl with fried egg into a hearty, satisfying meal by adding protein sources like crispy bacon, grilled chicken, or roasted chickpeas to make it a complete and filling dish.

Recipe FAQs and Variations

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