Sesame Free Paleo Apple-Sage Plantain Breakfast Bowls
Warm, savory, and just a little sweet, this breakfast bowl is the kind of morning meal that actually keeps you full and satisfied for hours. Sage-and-cinnamon-spiced ground pork gets cooked down with fresh diced apple until everything is caramelized and fragrant — it's a combination that sounds unexpected but tastes completely natural together. Caramelized plantain slices bring a soft, golden sweetness that plays beautifully against the savory pork, and a fried egg on top ties the whole bowl together with richness. Every ingredient here is straightforward and whole-food — no soy sauce, no tahini, no hidden condiments that could sneak in unwanted allergens. That makes it a genuinely stress-free option for anyone navigating sesame avoidance, especially at a meal like breakfast where grab-and-go products are often the biggest risk. A drizzle of maple syrup at the end is optional but highly recommended if you want to lean into that sweet-savory magic. This is the kind of recipe that turns a skeptic into a breakfast bowl convert.
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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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