Crispy Ground Pork Egg Roll Bowl with Sweet Potato Noodles
Crispy browned ground pork tossed with cabbage, carrots, ginger, and sweet potato noodles in a savory coconut aminos sauce. A delicious, soy-free Paleo stir-fry packed with protein and fiber.
Prep
15 min
Cook
15 min
Total
30 min
Makes
1 serving
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Made by Fiona + Lila
Fiona created this recipe with Lila and shared it with the perimenopause community.
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Why this meal can feel especially good in perimenopause
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Fullness that has staying power
This meal is designed to feel substantial, so finishing it can feel like the meal is complete rather than the start of an evening of grazing.
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Steadier energy
Feel fueled, not flattened
A complete meal with protein, carbohydrates and fats is designed to offer more staying power than a quick carb-only fix.
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More staying power
Make the next few hours easier
This meal is built to be more sustaining than a snack-sized stopgap, with enough substance to carry you into the next part of the day.
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Clear steps and a complete plate mean fewer decisions when focus is in short supply—and a more substantial meal once you are done.
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Prep
15 min
Cook
15 min
Total
30 min
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Equipment
Large skillet
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Next: Heat 1 tsp (5ml) of avocado oil…
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Heat 1 tsp (5ml) of avocado oil…
Heat 1 tsp (5ml) of avocado oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat at 375°F (190°C) for 1 minute.
Allow: 1 minute
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Add 150g ground pork to the hot…
Add 150g ground pork to the hot skillet and cook for 5 to 7 minutes, breaking it into small bits with a wooden spoon, until browned and cooked through with visible crisp edges.
Look for: browned and cooked through with visible crisp edges
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Add 2 minced garlic cloves and 1…
Add 2 minced garlic cloves and 1 tsp (2g) grated fresh ginger to the pork; stir for 1 minute until fragrant.
Look for: fragrant
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Push the meat to one side of…
Push the meat to one side of the skillet and add 100g spiralized sweet potato noodles to the open space. Cook for 3 to 4 minutes until slightly softened.
Look for: slightly softened
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Toss in 1 cup (90g) shredded cabbage…
Toss in 1 cup (90g) shredded cabbage and 0.5 pcs (30g) shredded carrot, mixing all skillet contents together.
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Pour 1 tbsp (15ml) coconut aminos and…
Pour 1 tbsp (15ml) coconut aminos and 1 tsp (5ml) sesame oil over the dish; stir-fry for 2 to 3 minutes until cabbage is wilted yet tender-crisp.
Look for: cabbage is wilted yet tender-crisp
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Remove from heat
Remove from heat, transfer to a serving bowl, and top with 1 chopped green onion before serving immediately.
Ready when: everything is assembled and ready to enjoy
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