Beef Free Paleo Apple-Sage Plantain Breakfast Bowls
Warm, savory, and just a little bit sweet, this breakfast bowl is the kind of morning meal that actually keeps you full and satisfied for hours. Ground pork gets seasoned with fresh sage, cinnamon, and ginger before being browned and tossed with softened diced apple — a combination that smells absolutely incredible while it cooks. Ripe plantains, golden and caramelized in coconut oil, bring a naturally sweet, starchy base that ties everything together beautifully. A fried egg on top adds richness and protein, and an optional drizzle of maple syrup takes the whole thing over the edge in the best way. Every component here is completely free of beef, so there's no need to swap or substitute anything — the recipe is built that way from the ground up. It's a paleo-friendly bowl that genuinely feels indulgent, which makes it perfect for a lazy weekend brunch or a meal-prep-friendly weekday win.
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4 servings
For the pork
- 1 lb ground pork
- 2 tbsp fresh sage, finely chopped
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- ½ tsp ground ginger
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- ¾ tsp salt
- 1 tbsp avocado oil
- 1 medium apple, cored and diced (about 1 cup)
For the plantains
- 2 ripe plantains (yellow with black spots), peeled and sliced ½-inch thick on the diagonal
- 2 tbsp coconut oil
- ¼ tsp salt
For the eggs
- 4 large eggs
- 1 tbsp avocado oil
For serving
- 1 tbsp fresh sage leaves, whole (optional)
- 1 tbsp maple syrup, for drizzling (optional)
Instructions
- 1
In a large bowl, combine the ground pork, chopped sage, cinnamon, ginger, black pepper, and 3/4 tsp salt. Mix with your hands until the spices are evenly distributed throughout the meat.
- 2
Heat 1 tbsp avocado oil in a large (12-inch) skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add the seasoned pork and cook, breaking it into small crumbles with a spatula, for 6–8 minutes until browned throughout with no pink remaining and an internal temperature of 160°F (71°C). Transfer the cooked pork to a bowl and set aside, leaving any rendered fat in the skillet.
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