Moo Shu Pork Rolls

Moo Shu Pork Rolls are a delightful take on a classic Chinese dish, featuring tender pork and crisp vegetables wrapped in low-carb, keto-friendly lettuce leaves. This flavorful appetizer is both satisfying and healthy, making it perfect for any occasion.

Ingredients

• Pork tenderloin - 200 grams, thinly sliced
• Egg - 1 large, beaten
• Shiitake mushrooms - 50 grams, sliced
• Cabbage - 100 grams, finely shredded
• Carrot - 50 grams, julienned
• Green onion - 2 stalks, chopped
• Garlic - 2 cloves, minced
• Ginger - 1 teaspoon, minced
• Soy sauce (or coconut aminos) - 2 tablespoons
• Sesame oil - 1 teaspoon
• Olive oil - 1 tablespoon
• Lettuce leaves (butter or romaine) - 4 leaves
• Salt - to taste
• Pepper - to taste

Steps

1. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat, then add minced garlic and ginger, cooking until fragrant.
2. Add the sliced pork tenderloin to the skillet, seasoning with salt and pepper, and cook until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.
3. Remove the pork from the skillet and set aside. In the same skillet, add shiitake mushrooms, cabbage, and carrot, sautéing for 3-4 minutes until the vegetables are tender.
4. Return the pork to the skillet, add the soy sauce and sesame oil, stirring to combine. Cook for an additional 2 minutes to heat through.
5. In a separate pan, scramble the beaten egg until fully cooked, then mix it into the pork and vegetable mixture.
6. To serve, take a lettuce leaf, spoon the moo shu pork mixture into the center, and roll it up like a wrap, securing it with a toothpick if necessary.

Nutrition

• Calories: 360
• Protein: 30 g
• Carbs: 10 g
• Fiber: 3 g
• Sugar: 3 g
• Sodium: 800 mg
• Cholesterol: 150 mg
• Total Fat: 20 g
• Saturated Fat: 3 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
• Water: 0.5 L

Health Benefits

• High in protein, supporting muscle health and satiety.
• Rich in vitamins and minerals from vegetables, promoting overall health.

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