Pregnancy Friendly Whole30 Garlic Chive Pork Breakfast Patties
Mornings during pregnancy call for something satisfying, protein-packed, and made from ingredients you can actually trust — and these savory breakfast patties deliver on all three. Ground pork seasoned with fresh chives, minced garlic, fennel seeds, and smoked paprika comes together into a deeply flavorful patty that feels indulgent without relying on anything processed or questionable. Cooking pork to a safe internal temperature of 160°F is especially important during pregnancy, and the recipe calls that out explicitly, so there's no guesswork involved. The avocado oil keeps things clean, and skipping the optional red pepper flakes is an easy adjustment if you're watching spice intake. Each patty gets a golden, caramelized crust from a hot skillet and a thumb-pressed dimple that helps it cook evenly all the way through — a small trick that makes a real difference. These are the kind of patties you can batch-cook and feel genuinely good about eating, whether you're fueling a busy morning or just craving something warm and hearty.
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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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