Bison and Bacon Breakfast Skillet with Pomegranate, the AIP Way

About 25 minutes, one skillet, and you have something warm and savory enough to actually carry you into the morning. A real, filling breakfast without eggs is one of the kindest things you can hand your body while it does its work.

Bison is a lean red meat and a strong source of protein, iron, zinc, and B12, nutrients involved in carrying oxygen, supporting immune function, and keeping energy steady, which often matter most for a body navigating an Autoimmune condition. The greens add fiber, and the pomegranate arils bring a bright burst of vitamin C and polyphenols. This is dense, real nourishment for a body that needs it.

Take a moment with the bison before it hits the pan. This is an animal that fed you, and that deserves a small acknowledgment. Brown it with attention, build the greens on top, and finish with the jewel-red pomegranate scattered over the bowl. Even a weekday breakfast can be worth looking at before you eat it.

Ingredients

• 1 lb ground bison
• 1 1/2 cups chopped yellow onion
• 4 cups broccoli florets
• 5 cups sliced collard greens
• 2 tbsp coconut oil
• 1 tsp salt
• Bacon bits, to garnish (sugar-free, nightshade-free)
• Pomegranate seeds (arils), to garnish

Swaps made: none beyond the source's own AIP adaptation. Ground beef swaps directly for bison if that is what you have. The source notes you can add a splash of unsweetened canned coconut milk when reheating to restore moisture.

Method

• Brown the ground bison in the coconut oil over medium heat for about 10 minutes, season with the salt, then move it to a plate and keep it warm.
• Add a little more coconut oil to the pan and cook the onion until golden. Add the broccoli with about 1/2 cup water, cover, and simmer for 7 to 10 minutes, until the broccoli is just tender.
• Return the bison to the pan, pile the collard greens on top, stir to combine, cover, and simmer for about 3 more minutes until the greens wilt.
• Spoon into bowls and finish with the bacon bits and pomegranate arils.

*Adapted from a-squirrel-in-the-kitchen*