Paleo Thai Basil Pork
Bursting with bold, aromatic flavors, Paleo Thai Basil Pork is a quick and healthy dinner option that’s perfect for fans of Thai cuisine. This delicious dish features succulent ground pork caramelized in a savory sauce made with coconut aminos, fish sauce, and a touch of honey, delivering a paleo-friendly alternative to traditional stir-fry sauces. Fragrant garlic, spicy chili peppers, and vibrant fresh Thai basil create a balance of heat and herbaceous notes, while zucchini noodles (zoodles) provide a light, grain-free base that complements the rich flavors perfectly. Ready in just 25 minutes, this easy skillet meal is perfect for busy weeknights or meal prep, offering a wholesome, low-carb, gluten-free, and dairy-free dinner packed with irresistible taste!
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Ingredients
- 1 pound ground pork
- 3 tablespoons coconut aminos
- 1 tablespoon fish sauce
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 2 tablespoons avocado oil
- 3 cloves garlic cloves
- 2 whole red chili or Thai bird’s eye chili
- 0.5 whole yellow onion
- 1 cup fresh Thai basil leaves
- 4 cups zucchini noodles (zoodles)
Directions
Step 1
In a small bowl, combine the coconut aminos, fish sauce, and honey. Stir to mix thoroughly and set aside.
Step 2
Mince the garlic cloves and slice the chili peppers thinly. Dice the yellow onion into small pieces.
Step 3
Heat a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat and add the avocado oil.
Step 4
Once the oil is hot, add the minced garlic, sliced chilies, and diced onion to the skillet. Sauté for 2-3 minutes until fragrant and slightly softened.
Step 5
Add the ground pork to the skillet, breaking it apart with a wooden spoon or spatula as it cooks. Continue cooking until the pork is browned and fully cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.
Step 6
Pour the prepared sauce (coconut aminos, fish sauce, and honey mixture) into the skillet and stir to coat the pork evenly. Allow the mixture to cook for another 2 minutes to blend the flavors.
Step 7
Turn off the heat and fold in the fresh Thai basil leaves, stirring until they wilt slightly from the residual heat.
Step 8
Serve the Paleo Thai Basil Pork over a bed of zucchini noodles (zoodles) for a light, grain-free base.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (1191.9g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 1870.8 |
| Total Fat 122.4g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 39.1g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 408.2mg | 0% |
| Sodium 2390.6mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 58.0g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 16.5g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 25.0g | |
| Protein 134.5g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 682.4mg | 0% |
| Iron 29.3mg | 0% |
| Potassium 2260.3mg | 0% |
Source of Calories