Paleo Bison Egg Roll in a Bowl with Sweet Potato
Flavorful ground bison cooked with crisp cabbage and carrots in a garlic-ginger coconut aminos glaze, paired with roasted 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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Prep
15 min
Cook
25 min
Total
40 min
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Equipment
Oven · Large skillet · Sheet pan
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Do these three things first
- 1Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment…
- 2Set out all ingredients before cooking
- 3Measure the pantry ingredients before heating the pan
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Instructions
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Next: Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and…
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Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and…
Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
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Spread the diced sweet potatoes evenly across…
Spread the diced sweet potatoes evenly across the prepared baking sheet and roast for 20 to 25 minutes until tender and caramelized around the edges.
Look for: tender and caramelized around the edges
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Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat
Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat.
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Add the ground bison to the hot…
Add the ground bison to the hot skillet, breaking it apart with a wooden spoon, and cook for 6 to 8 minutes until browned throughout.
Look for: browned throughout
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Drain any excess fat if needed
Drain any excess fat if needed, then reduce the heat to medium.
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Add the minced garlic and grated fresh…
Add the minced garlic and grated fresh ginger to the skillet with the bison and stir constantly for 1 minute until fragrant.
Look for: fragrant
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Stir in the shredded cabbage
Stir in the shredded cabbage, shredded carrots, and coconut aminos, tossing well to combine with the bison.
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Sauté for 4 to 5 minutes until…
Sauté for 4 to 5 minutes until the cabbage is tender-crisp.
Look for: the cabbage is tender-crisp
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Remove the skillet from the heat and…
Remove the skillet from the heat and stir in the sesame oil and sliced green onions.
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Serve the warm bison and cabbage mixture…
Serve the warm bison and cabbage mixture alongside the roasted sweet potatoes.
Ready when: everything is assembled and ready to enjoy
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