Legume Free Paleo Apple-Sage Plantain Breakfast Bowls

Total time45 min

Prep time15 min

Cook time30 min

Legume Free Paleo Apple-Sage Plantain Breakfast Bowls

Warm spiced pork, caramelized apple, golden pan-fried plantains, and a runny fried egg — this breakfast bowl is the kind of morning meal that makes you actually want to get out of bed. The sage and cinnamon work together in a way that feels almost autumnal, giving the savory pork a subtle sweetness that pairs beautifully with the soft, golden plantains cooked in coconut oil. Ripe plantains — the ones with yellow skins and black spots — get deeply caramelized in the pan, turning tender and almost jammy at the edges, which makes every bite incredibly satisfying. The diced apple is cooked right into the pork mixture, softening just enough to add brightness and a little natural sweetness without turning mushy. Every component here is built from whole, unprocessed ingredients — meat, fruit, eggs, and healthy fats — so there's nothing hiding in the ingredient list that could trip up anyone avoiding legumes or processed fillers. A drizzle of maple syrup at the end is optional but honestly worth it, tying all the flavors together into something that feels more like a treat than a responsible breakfast. This is the kind of recipe that earns a permanent spot in your weekend rotation.

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Ingredients

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
Chosen Foods 100% Pure Avocado Oil, 16.9 fl oz Spectrum Naturals Avocado Oil Olivado Avocado Oil Extra Virgin - 8.45 Fl. Oz.Madhava Avocado Oil - 500 ML Chosen Foods 100% Pure Avocado Oil 33.8 floz
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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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