Breastfeeding Friendly Whole30 Garlic Chive Pork Breakfast Patties
Mornings with a newborn (or a hungry toddler underfoot) call for something fast, satisfying, and genuinely nourishing — and these savory breakfast patties deliver on all three. Ground pork is a solid source of protein and fat, both of which matter when your body is working overtime to produce milk, and the garlic and chives add real flavor without relying on anything processed or packaged. Fennel seeds and smoked paprika give each patty a warmly spiced, almost sausage-shop depth that makes breakfast feel like something worth sitting down for. The technique is straightforward: mix, press, sear — and that thumb dimple in the center is a small trick that makes a real difference in getting an even cook. Avocado oil keeps the whole thing clean and free from refined seed oils, which is a quiet win when you're paying attention to what goes into your body. Make a double batch on the weekend and you'll have quick, protein-packed fuel ready to reheat on the mornings when time is not on your side.
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4 servings
- 1 lb ground pork
- 3 tbsp fresh chives, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp fennel seeds, lightly crushed
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- ½ tsp dried sage
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ¾ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1 tbsp avocado oil
Instructions
- 1
Combine the ground pork, chives, garlic, fennel seeds, smoked paprika, dried sage, black pepper, salt, and red pepper flakes (if using) in a large mixing bowl. Mix with your hands until the seasonings are evenly distributed throughout the meat, about 30 seconds — stop as soon as the mixture is uniform to avoid overworking.
- 2
Divide the mixture into 8 equal portions and press each into a round patty about 1/2 inch thick. Press a shallow dimple in the center of each patty with your thumb to help them cook flat.
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