Whole30 Thai Basil Pork

Elevate your weeknight dinners with this irresistible Whole30 Thai Basil Pork recipe—a flavorful, quick-cooking dish that’s bursting with bold, aromatic ingredients. Ground pork is sautéed to perfection with garlic, Thai chilies, and yellow onion, then enhanced with a tangy, umami-rich sauce made from coconut aminos, fish sauce, and lime juice. Fresh Thai basil leaves add a fragrant, peppery finish, while optional crisp green beans or snap peas bring a pop of color and texture. Served over fluffy cauliflower rice, this one-pan meal is gluten-free, dairy-free, paleo-friendly, and ready in just 25 minutes, making it a perfect choice for a healthy, satisfying dinner.

Nutriscore Rating: 78/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Servings: 4

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

Directions

Step 1

Heat a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat and add avocado oil.

Step 2

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.

Step 3

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.

Step 4

While the pork is cooking, in a small bowl, whisk together coconut aminos, fish sauce, lime juice, sea salt, and black pepper.

Step 5

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.

Step 6

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.

Step 7

Remove the skillet from heat and serve the Thai basil pork over warm cauliflower rice for a Whole30-compliant dish.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2055.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1993.5

Total Fat 111.2g	0%
Saturated Fat 36.9g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 408.2mg	0%
Sodium 4512.6mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 108.1g	0%
Dietary Fiber 37.8g	0%
Total Sugars 39.2g
Protein 154.8g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 923.1mg	0%
Iron 34.0mg	0%
Potassium 4802.6mg	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: 48.8%

Protein: 30.2%

Carbs: 21.1%