Paleo Bison Egg Roll in a Bowl with Sweet Potato
Flavorful ground bison sautéed with crisp cabbage, garlic, and ginger in a savory coconut aminos sauce, served alongside tender roasted sweet potato.
Prep
15 min
Cook
20 min
Total
35 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.
The feel-good payoff
Why this meal can feel especially good in perimenopause
Think practical wins: steadier energy, comfortable fullness and one less food decision. Your response is personal, so use the prompts below to notice what works for you.
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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.
Notice: fullness 2–3 hours later
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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Digestive comfort
A portion that works for you
Fiber and plants can support digestion, but more is not always better overnight. Start with a comfortable portion and build gradually.
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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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Setup
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Prep
15 min
Cook
20 min
Total
35 min
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Equipment
Oven · Large skillet · Sheet pan · Knife and cutting board
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Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Do these three things first
- 1Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- 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 baking sheet with parchment paper.
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Dice 1 small sweet potato (approx
Dice 1 small sweet potato (approx. 4 oz / 115g) into 1/2-inch (1.2cm) cubes, toss with 1/2 tsp avocado oil, and spread evenly on the baking sheet.
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Roast the sweet potato in the oven…
Roast the sweet potato in the oven for 20 minutes until fork-tender and lightly browned.
Look for: fork-tender and lightly browned
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Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat…
Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat (375°F / 190°C).
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Add 6 oz (170g) ground bison to…
Add 6 oz (170g) ground bison to the skillet and cook for 5 to 7 minutes, breaking it apart with a wooden spoon until fully browned with no pink remaining.
Look for: fully browned with no pink remaining
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Add 2 minced garlic cloves and 1…
Add 2 minced garlic cloves and 1 tbsp grated fresh ginger to the bison, stirring constantly for 1 minute until fragrant.
Look for: fragrant
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Stir in 1
Stir in 1.5 cups (105g) shredded cabbage, 1/4 cup (25g) shredded carrot, and 1.5 tbsp coconut aminos, tossing well to combine.
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Sauté for 3 to 4 minutes until…
Sauté for 3 to 4 minutes until the cabbage is tender-crisp.
Look for: the cabbage is tender-crisp
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Remove the skillet from heat and drizzle…
Remove the skillet from heat and drizzle with 1 tsp sesame oil, stirring to coat evenly.
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Transfer the bison cabbage mixture to a…
Transfer the bison cabbage mixture to a bowl, top with roasted sweet potato cubes, and garnish with sliced green onion before serving.
Ready when: everything is assembled and ready to enjoy
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