Whole30 Spicy Pork Ramen
Dive into a bowl of flavorful comfort with this Whole30 Spicy Pork Ramen—a healthy twist on a classic favorite! Packed with bold spices, tender ground pork, aromatic ginger and garlic, and nutrient-rich vegetables, this dish delivers all the satisfying warmth of traditional ramen without the guilt. Zoodles (zucchini noodles) replace wheat-based noodles for a gluten-free and low-carb alternative, while chicken bone broth creates a rich and nourishing base. A kick of chili garlic sauce and red pepper flakes adds the perfect amount of heat, making this Whole30-compliant recipe an irresistible option for clean eating. Garnish with fresh cilantro and a squeeze of lime for a refreshing finishing touch, and savor every slurp of this quick and wholesome meal, perfect for a cozy dinner or meal prep.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground pork
- 4 medium zucchini (for zoodles)
- 3 tbsp coconut aminos
- 2 tbsp chili garlic sauce (Whole30-compliant)
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp ginger, grated
- 4 cups chicken bone broth
- 2 stalks green onions, sliced
- 1 cup shiitake mushrooms, sliced
- 1 medium carrot, julienned
- 0.5 tsp red pepper flakes
- 0.25 tsp sea salt
- 0.25 tsp black pepper
- 0.25 cup fresh cilantro, chopped (optional)
- 1 piece lime, cut into wedges (optional)
Instructions
Use a spiralizer to turn the zucchini into zoodles. Set aside.
Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add the sesame oil.
Once the oil is hot, add minced garlic and grated ginger, and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
Add the ground pork to the skillet. Cook, breaking it apart with a spoon, until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.
Stir in the coconut aminos, chili garlic sauce, red pepper flakes, sea salt, and black pepper. Cook for another 2 minutes. Remove the pork mixture from the skillet and set aside.
In a large pot, bring the chicken bone broth to a simmer over medium-high heat.
Add the sliced shiitake mushrooms, julienned carrot, and 1 sliced green onion to the broth. Cook for 5 minutes until the vegetables are tender.
Divide the zucchini noodles evenly among 4 bowls.
Ladle the hot broth with vegetables over the zucchini noodles in each bowl.
Top each bowl with the spicy pork mixture.
Garnish with the remaining sliced green onion, fresh cilantro, and a squeeze of lime if desired.
Serve immediately and enjoy your Whole30-compliant spicy pork ramen!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
444 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 28.6 g | 37% | |
| Saturated Fat | 9.3 g | 47% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 90 mg | 30% | |
| Sodium | 847 mg | 37% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 17.9 g | 7% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.7 g | 17% | |
| Total Sugars | 8.6 g | ||
| Protein | 33.2 g | 66% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 89 mg | 7% | |
| Iron | 2.7 mg | 15% | |
| Potassium | 1168 mg | 25% | |
*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.
