Paleo Bison Egg Roll in a Bowl with Sweet Potato
Savory ground bison sautéed with crisp shredded cabbage and sweet carrots in coconut aminos, served alongside tender sweet potato.
Prep
15 min
Cook
25 min
Total
40 min
Makes
4 servings
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Made by Fiona + Lila
Fiona created this recipe with Lila and shared it with the perimenopause community.
The feel-good payoff
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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Clearer, simpler choices
Let the recipe do the thinking
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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Setup
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Prep
15 min
Cook
25 min
Total
40 min
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Equipment
Oven · Wok · Large skillet · Sheet pan · Knife and cutting board
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Do these three things first
- 1Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a rimmed baking sheet with parchmen…
- 2Set out all ingredients before cooking
- 3Measure the pantry ingredients before heating the pan
Ingredients
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Instructions
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Next: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and…
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Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and…
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
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Spread the cubed sweet potato evenly on…
Spread the cubed sweet potato evenly on the prepared baking sheet and roast for 20 to 25 minutes, until tender when pierced with a fork and lightly browned at the edges.
Look for: tender when pierced with a fork and lightly browned at the edges
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Heat the sesame oil in a large…
Heat the sesame oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat for about 1 minute until warm and shimmering.
Look for: warm and shimmering
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Add the ground bison to the skillet
Add the ground bison to the skillet, breaking it up with a wooden spoon, and cook for 5 to 7 minutes until fully browned with no pink remaining.
Look for: fully browned with no pink remaining
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Add the minced garlic and grated ginger…
Add the minced garlic and grated ginger to the skillet and stir constantly for 1 minute until fragrant.
Look for: fragrant
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Pour in the coconut aminos and stir…
Pour in the coconut aminos and stir in the shredded cabbage and shredded carrots.
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Sauté for 4 to 5 minutes
Sauté for 4 to 5 minutes, stirring frequently, until the cabbage is wilted but still retains a light crunch.
Look for: the cabbage is wilted but still retains a light crunch
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Divide the stir-fried bison and cabbage mixture…
Divide the stir-fried bison and cabbage mixture into bowl portions and serve immediately alongside the roasted sweet potatoes.
Ready when: everything is assembled and ready to enjoy
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