Whole30 Thai Basil Pork
Transform your dinner routine with this flavor-packed Whole30 Thai Basil Pork recipe, a quick and healthy meal ready in just 25 minutes! This satisfying dish features savory ground pork infused with the bold flavors of coconut aminos, fish sauce, and fresh lime juice, enhanced by the heat of Thai chilies and the aromatic punch of garlic and Thai basil. Perfectly balanced with optional green beans or snap peas for added crunch, this protein-rich stir-fry pairs beautifully with tender cauliflower rice for a low-carb, gluten-free, and keto-friendly meal. Whether you're following a Whole30 plan or simply craving a vibrant takeout-inspired dish, this one-pan recipe delivers on taste and convenience with minimal prep and cleanup.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground pork
- 3 tablespoons coconut aminos
- 2 teaspoons fish sauce
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 3 cloves garlic cloves, minced
- 2 chilies fresh Thai chili or red chili, finely chopped
- 0.5 cup yellow onion, finely diced
- 1 tablespoon avocado oil
- 1 cup fresh Thai basil leaves
- 1 cup green beans or snap peas (optional, for added vegetables)
- 4 cups cauliflower rice (for serving)
- 0.25 teaspoon sea salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Heat a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat and add avocado oil.
Once the oil is hot, add the minced garlic, chopped Thai chilies, and diced yellow onion. Sauté for 2-3 minutes until fragrant and the onions are softened.
Add the ground pork to the skillet, breaking it up into small pieces with a wooden spoon. Cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the pork is browned and fully cooked through.
While the pork is cooking, in a small bowl, whisk together coconut aminos, fish sauce, lime juice, sea salt, and black pepper.
Pour the sauce mixture over the cooked pork, stirring well to combine. If using green beans or snap peas, add them to the skillet at this stage and cook for an additional 3-4 minutes until the vegetables are tender-crisp.
Reduce the heat to low and fold in the fresh Thai basil leaves. Allow the basil to wilt slightly, stirring everything together for about 1 minute.
Remove the skillet from heat and serve the Thai basil pork over warm cauliflower rice for a Whole30-compliant dish.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1994 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 111.2 g | 143% | |
| Saturated Fat | 36.9 g | 184% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 408 mg | 136% | |
| Sodium | 4513 mg | 196% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 108.1 g | 39% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 37.8 g | 135% | |
| Total Sugars | 39.2 g | ||
| Protein | 154.8 g | 310% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 923 mg | 71% | |
| Iron | 34.0 mg | 189% | |
| Potassium | 4803 mg | 102% | |
*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.
