Whole30 Pork and Cabbage Dumplings

Elevate your Whole30 meal prep with these savory Whole30 Pork and Cabbage Dumplings, a healthy twist on a classic favorite. Instead of traditional wrappers, these dumplings are wrapped in tender, blanched green cabbage leaves, making them completely grain-free and gluten-free. Packed with vibrant flavors from minced ginger, garlic, and green onions, the juicy ground pork filling is seasoned with coconut aminos and sesame oil for an umami-rich bite. Pan-seared to golden perfection and finished with a quick steam, they’re delightfully crispy on the outside and tender inside. Ready in under an hour, these dumplings are perfect as an appetizer, snack, or nutritious main course. Serve warm with extra coconut aminos for dipping to complete this wholesome, paleo-friendly meal.

Nutriscore Rating: 72/100

Prep Time:30 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:50 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 pound Ground pork
• 12 large Green cabbage leaves
• 2 tablespoons Ginger, minced
• 3 cloves Garlic, minced
• 4 stalks Green onions, finely chopped
• 3 tablespoons Coconut aminos
• 1 tablespoon Sesame oil
• 1 large Egg
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
• 2 tablespoons Coconut oil
• 0.5 cup Water

Directions

Step 1

Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Once boiling, add the cabbage leaves and blanch for 1-2 minutes until softened. Remove, drain, and set aside to cool.

Step 2

In a large bowl, combine the ground pork, minced ginger, minced garlic, chopped green onions, coconut aminos, sesame oil, egg, salt, and black pepper. Mix until thoroughly combined.

Step 3

Lay a cooled cabbage leaf on a flat surface. Place approximately 2 tablespoons of the pork mixture in the center of the leaf.

Step 4

Fold the leaf over the filling, tucking the edges under to form a parcel. Repeat with remaining cabbage leaves and pork mixture.

Step 5

In a large skillet over medium heat, melt the coconut oil. Place the dumplings seam side down in the skillet. Cook for 3-4 minutes until browned on the bottom.

Step 6

Carefully add the water to the skillet and cover immediately. Allow the dumplings to steam for 8-10 minutes until the pork is cooked through.

Step 7

Remove the lid and continue to cook until any remaining water evaporates and the bottoms are crispy and brown, about 2-3 more minutes.

Step 8

Serve warm, optionally with additional coconut aminos for dipping.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1875.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2176.2

Total Fat 145.5g	0%
Saturated Fat 62.1g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 8.3g
Cholesterol 627.8mg	0%
Sodium 3770.1mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 82.7g	0%
Dietary Fiber 28.7g	0%
Total Sugars 45.7g
Protein 138.5g	0%

Vitamin D 53.8IU	0%
Calcium 702.9mg	0%
Iron 12.2mg	0%
Potassium 2350.6mg	0%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 59.7%

Protein: 25.2%

Carbs: 15.1%