Whole30 Vietnamese Noodle Bowl (Bun Thit Nuong)

Elevate your mealtime with this Whole30 Vietnamese Noodle Bowl (Bun Thit Nuong), a wholesome twist on a beloved classic! This vibrant dish features tender, caramelized pork shoulder marinated in a zesty blend of coconut aminos, lime juice, and fresh ginger, ensuring every bite is bursting with flavor. Served atop a refreshing base of spiralized zucchini noodles, crisp julienned carrots, and crunchy cucumber slices, it's a low-carb, gluten-free, and Whole30-approved meal that's as nutritious as it is satisfying. Fresh herbs like cilantro and mint lend a fragrant finish, while a sprinkle of chopped cashews adds the perfect crunch. Ready in just 35 minutes, this nourishing noodle bowl is an ideal weeknight dinner that feels like a culinary escape to Vietnam—without compromising your healthy eating goals!

Nutriscore Rating: 67/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 lb pork shoulder (thinly sliced)
• 1 cup coconut aminos
• 3 tbsp lime juice
• 2 tbsp fish sauce (Whole30-compliant)
• 1 tbsp sesame oil
• 4 cloves minced garlic
• 1 tbsp fresh grated ginger
• 0.5 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
• 4 large zucchini (spiralized into noodles)
• 2 carrots (julienned)
• 1 large cucumber (sliced into thin rounds)
• 2 cups lettuce (shredded)
• 0.25 cup fresh cilantro (chopped)
• 0.25 cup fresh mint leaves (chopped)
• 0.25 cup unsalted cashews (chopped)
• 1 tbsp olive oil

Directions

Step 1

In a medium bowl, combine coconut aminos, lime juice, fish sauce, sesame oil, garlic, ginger, and red pepper flakes to create the marinade.

Step 2

Add the thinly sliced pork shoulder to the marinade and mix well to coat. Let it marinate in the refrigerator for at least 15 minutes, or up to 2 hours for deeper flavor.

Step 3

While the pork marinates, prepare the vegetable base. Spiralize the zucchini into noodles, julienne the carrots, slice the cucumber, and shred the lettuce. Set aside.

Step 4

Heat olive oil in a large skillet or grill pan over medium-high heat. Cook the marinated pork in batches, about 2-3 minutes per side, until fully cooked and caramelized.

Step 5

To assemble the bowls, divide the zucchini noodles, lettuce, carrots, and cucumber evenly among 4 serving bowls.

Step 6

Top each bowl with the cooked pork, then garnish with chopped cilantro, mint leaves, and cashews.

Step 7

Drizzle additional lime juice or coconut aminos over the top if desired. Enjoy immediately.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1642.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2036.9

Total Fat 133.4g	0%
Saturated Fat 38.4g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 7.2g
Cholesterol 317.5mg	0%
Sodium 7785.2mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 111.4g	0%
Dietary Fiber 16.7g	0%
Total Sugars 70.8g
Protein 101.2g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 466.6mg	0%
Iron 15.4mg	0%
Potassium 3810.3mg	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: 58.5%

Protein: 19.7%

Carbs: 21.7%