Turmeric 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. Ground pork gets seasoned with fresh sage, cinnamon, and ginger before being browned and tossed with softened diced apple — a combination that sounds simple but tastes genuinely special. Caramelized plantain slices add a creamy, golden base with natural sweetness, while a fried egg on top brings everything together with richness and protein. Many spice blends and pre-seasoned breakfast sausages sneak in ingredients that don't work for everyone, so building the seasoning yourself from scratch here gives you total control over what goes into the bowl. The whole thing comes together in two skillets with straightforward, easy-to-follow steps, making it approachable even on a busy weekday morning. A drizzle of maple syrup at the end is optional but highly recommended — it ties the apple and plantain sweetness into one cohesive, craveable bite.
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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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