Whole30 Pork Wontons
Transform your appetizer game with these crave-worthy Whole30 Pork Wontons, a delicious twist on the classic dish while staying fully compliant with your Whole30 goals! These vibrant, lettuce-wrapped wontons are stuffed with a savory blend of ground pork, aromatic green onions, garlic, ginger, and the umami richness of coconut aminos. Water chestnuts add an irresistible crunch, while cauliflower rice creates a satisfying texture and keeps it gluten-free and grain-free. Perfectly seasoned with sesame oil, crushed red pepper, and a hint of salt and pepper, these wontons are quick to make, taking just 30 minutes from prep to plate. Serve them immediately with your favorite Whole30-approved dipping sauce for a guilt-free, flavor-packed treat that’s perfect for sharing (or not!).
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground pork
- 4 pieces green onions, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon ginger, minced
- 3 tablespoons coconut aminos
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 0.5 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- 0.5 cup water chestnuts, finely chopped
- 12 pieces iceberg lettuce leaves
- 1 cup cauliflower rice
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground pork, chopped green onions, minced garlic, minced ginger, coconut aminos, sesame oil, and red pepper flakes.
Add the finely chopped water chestnuts, salt, and black pepper to the pork mixture. Mix well to combine all ingredients.
Separate and rinse the iceberg lettuce leaves, then set them aside to dry. These will serve as the wrappers for your wontons.
In a skillet over medium heat, heat the olive oil. Once hot, add the pork mixture to the skillet.
Cook the pork mixture for about 7-8 minutes, stirring occasionally until the pork is fully cooked and slightly browned.
In another pan, briefly sauté the cauliflower rice for 2-3 minutes until tender.
To assemble the wontons, place a spoonful of the cooked pork mixture into the center of each lettuce leaf, followed by a small scoop of cauliflower rice.
Roll or fold the lettuce leaves around the filling to create a 'wonton' shape.
Repeat the process for all lettuce leaves. Serve immediately with your choice of Whole30-approved dipping sauce, such as a spicy almond or cashew sauce.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1850 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 123.1 g | 158% | |
| Saturated Fat | 39.1 g | 196% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 7.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 408 mg | 136% | |
| Sodium | 2349 mg | 102% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 57.7 g | 21% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 9.7 g | 35% | |
| Total Sugars | 21.1 g | ||
| Protein | 123.7 g | 247% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 245 mg | 19% | |
| Iron | 6.6 mg | 37% | |
| Potassium | 1320 mg | 28% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
