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Thai Basil Pork with Steamed Rice

Quick stir-fried ground pork with garlic, fresh red chilies, and holy basil in a savory coconut aminos glaze, served over fluffy basmati rice.

Thai Basil Pork with Steamed Rice

Total

30 min

Prep

10 min

Cook

20 min

Serves

2

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Servings

Recipe serves 2

Ingredients

  • 12 oz oz Ground pork
  • 3/4 cup, uncooked cup Basmati rice
  • 1/2, thinly sliced Yellow onion
  • 4 cloves, minced Garlic
  • 2, thinly sliced Fresh red chilies
  • 1 cup, leaves picked cup Fresh Thai basil or sweet basil
  • 2 tablespoons tablespoon Coconut aminos
  • 1 tablespoon tablespoon Avocado oil
  • 1, cut into wedges Lime
  • 1 teaspoon teaspoon Sugar

Instructions

  1. 1

    Cook the basmati rice according to package directions and keep warm.

  2. 2

    Heat the avocado oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.

  3. 3

    Add the sliced onion, garlic, and red chilies and stir-fry for 2 minutes until fragrant.

  4. 4

    Add the ground pork, breaking it up with a spatula, and cook 5-6 minutes until browned and cooked through.

  5. 5

    Stir in the coconut aminos and sugar and toss to coat, cooking 1 more minute.

  6. 6

    Remove from the heat and fold in the basil leaves until just wilted.

  7. 7

    Spoon the pork over the hot rice, squeeze lime wedges over the top, and serve immediately.

Nutrition per serving

Calories

560

28% of a 2,000 kcal day

Protein34 g
Carbohydrate58 g
Fat20 g
Fiber2 g
Sugar5 g
Sodium760 mg

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