Legume Free Whole30 Garlic Chive Salmon Avocado Breakfast Plate
Breakfast that actually keeps you full until lunch is a rare and beautiful thing, and this plate delivers on every front. Crispy-skinned salmon seasoned with garlic powder and finished with a shower of fresh chives sits alongside silky ghee-scrambled eggs and cool, creamy avocado slices — it's the kind of morning meal that feels indulgent without any of the guilt. The whole thing comes together in one skillet session, making it far less chaotic than it looks on the plate. Since every ingredient here is naturally free of beans, lentils, peas, and other legumes, there's no label-scanning or substitution gymnastics required — just clean, whole food from start to finish. A squeeze of fresh lemon over the salmon right before eating ties everything together and cuts through the richness in the best possible way. The optional red pepper flakes add a gentle kick if you want to wake up a little faster. Whether you're deep into a Whole30 reset or just chasing a genuinely satisfying breakfast, this plate is hard to beat.
About FigFig is a food discovery app that helps you find foods and recipes that fit your dietary needs. Whether you have food allergies, intolerances, or follow a specific diet, Fig makes it easy to eat with confidence.
Learn more →Ingredients
2 servings
For the salmon
- 2 salmon fillets (about 6 oz each), skin-on
- 1 tbsp avocado oil
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ¼ tsp fine sea salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp fresh chives, finely chopped
For the eggs
- 4 large eggs
- 1 tsp ghee
- 1 pinch fine sea salt
For serving
- 1 ripe avocado, halved, pitted, and sliced
- 1 lemon, cut into wedges
- red pepper flakes, to taste (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Pat the salmon fillets dry with paper towels. Sprinkle both sides evenly with garlic powder, salt, and black pepper.
- 2
Heat 1 tbsp avocado oil in a 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Place the salmon fillets skin-side down and cook undisturbed for 4–5 minutes, until the skin is crisp and the flesh has turned opaque about two-thirds of the way up the sides.
Want the full recipe?
Create a Fig account for step-by-step instructions, access to our full recipe library, and more!