This simple yet flavorful dish is satisfying for either lunch or dinner! It’s AIP, Paleo, Whole30 & Top 8 friendly.
My Egg Roll in a Bowl is an easy, one-pan meal that is done in just 20 minutes! It is low carb, protein-rich and packed full of flavor. Pictured here with ground pork, it’s worth pointing out that this recipe is really versatile with any ground meat of choice. It tastes just like an Asian egg roll but without the egg roll wrapper! Yum.
Ingredients
Pork + Seasoning
- Pork
- Basil
- Garlic powder
- Onion powder
- Salt
Egg Roll
- 1 small head of cabbage, chopped into slices
- Shredded carrots
- Garlic cloves, crushed
- Coconut aminos
- Ground ginger
- Salt
- Green onions, diced for garnish
- Liquid refined coconut oil, divided
See recipe card for quantities.
Instructions
- Combine pork with seasonings in a small bowl.
- Chop the cabbage and green onions into slices (keep separated) & press/crush the garlic.
- Melt 1 tablespoon coconut oil over medium-high heat. Brown the pork for ~ 5 min then remove from the pan.
- Add another tablespoon of coconut oil then the cabbage, shredded carrot and crushed garlic to the pan.
- Saute until soft (~5 min). If the veggies get too dry, add 1-2 tablespoon of water and let it evaporate to help soften them.
- Add the coconut aminos, ground ginger and salt.
- Saute for 3-5 min, until the sauce is mostly absorbed.
- Add pork and green onions to the pan. Combine well and serve immediately.
Hint: If your meat sweats a lot while cooking, drain excess liquid when removed from the pan.
Substitutions
If pork isn’t really you’re thing, feel free to sub:
- Beef
- Bison
- Chicken
- Turkey
Recipe
Egg Roll in a Bowl
This simple yet flavorful dish is satisfying for either lunch or dinner! It's AIP, Paleo, Whole30 & Top 8 friendly.
Ingredients
Pork + Seasoning
- 1 lb ground pork
- 2 teaspoon basil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- ¼ tsp salt
Egg Roll
- 1 small head of green cabbage
- ⅓ cup shredded carrots
- 2 garlic cloves
- ⅓ cup coconut aminos
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ cup green onions
- 2 tablespoon liquid refined coconut oil, divided
Instructions
- Combine pork with seasonings in a small bowl.
- Chop the cabbage and green onions into slices (keep separated) & press/crush the garlic.
- Melt 1 tablespoon coconut oil over medium-high heat. Brown the pork for ~ 5 min then remove from the pan.
- Add another tablespoon of coconut oil then the cabbage, shredded carrot and crushed garlic to the pan.
- Saute until soft (~5 min). If the veggies get too dry, add 1-2 tablespoon of water and let it evaporate to help soften them.
- Add the coconut aminos, ground ginger and salt.
- Saute for 3-5 min, until the sauce is mostly absorbed.
- Add the pork and green onions to the pan. Combine well and serve immediately.
Notes
- Depending on food tolerances, top with sriracha and/or sesame seeds for additional flavor.
- Feel free to sub your favorite ground meat if pork doesn’t speak to you.
- If your meat sweats a lot while cooking, drain excess liquid when removed from the pan.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 448kcalCarbohydrates: 21gProtein: 23gFat: 31gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 11gCholesterol: 82mgSodium: 1002mgPotassium: 789mgFiber: 6gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 2078IUVitamin C: 86mgCalcium: 121mgIron: 2mg
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