PCOS Friendly Paleo Roasted Pepper Plantain Breakfast Bowls
Caramelized plantains, charred peppers, creamy avocado, and a perfectly fried egg — this breakfast bowl is the kind of morning meal that actually makes you want to get out of bed. Everything roasts together on a single sheet pan at high heat, so the plantains develop golden, jammy edges while the bell peppers and red onion soften and blister beautifully. The spice blend of smoked paprika, cumin, and garlic powder ties it all together with a warm, smoky depth that feels anything but boring. For anyone managing blood sugar and hormone balance through food, this bowl checks a lot of boxes — it's built around whole, unprocessed ingredients with no refined grains, no added sugar, and plenty of healthy fat from avocado oil and fresh avocado slices. Ripe plantains provide natural sweetness and steady energy without the spike-and-crash of typical breakfast carbs. A squeeze of lime and a handful of fresh cilantro at the end brighten the whole thing up and make it feel genuinely restaurant-worthy. It's the kind of nourishing, satisfying breakfast that proves eating with your hormones in mind doesn't have to mean eating bland.
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4 servings
For the roasted plantains and peppers
- 2 ripe plantains (yellow with black spots), peeled and sliced on the diagonal into ½-inch rounds
- 2 bell peppers (any color), seeded and sliced into ½-inch strips
- 1 red onion, halved and sliced into ½-inch wedges
- 3 tbsp avocado oil, divided
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- ½ tsp ground cumin
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
For the eggs
- 1 tbsp avocado oil
- 4 large eggs
- salt and pepper, to taste
For serving
- 2 avocados, halved, pitted, and sliced
- 1 lime, cut into wedges
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro leaves (optional)
- ¼ tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a large rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
- 2
In a small bowl, stir together the smoked paprika, cumin, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Toss the plantain rounds, bell pepper strips, and red onion wedges on the prepared baking sheet with 3 tbsp avocado oil and the spice mixture until evenly coated, then spread into a single layer.
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