Paleo Dan Dan Noodles

Paleo Dan Dan Noodles are a creative twist on traditional Chinese Dan Dan Noodles, using a cauliflower crust to deliver all the flavor without the grains. This delicious dish combines spicy meat sauce and fresh vegetables for a satisfying and nutritious meal.

Ingredients

• Cauliflower - 300 grams
• Ground pork - 200 grams
• Coconut aminos - 3 tablespoons
• Sesame oil - 1 tablespoon
• Garlic - 2 cloves, minced
• Ginger - 1 tablespoon, minced
• Red chili flakes - 1 teaspoon
• Green onions - 2, chopped
• Spinach - 100 grams, fresh
• Almond flour - 50 grams
• Egg - 1, beaten
• Salt - 1/2 teaspoon
• Black pepper - 1/4 teaspoon
• Cilantro - for garnish

Steps

1. Preheat the oven to 220°C (425°F).
2. In a food processor, pulse the cauliflower florets until they resemble rice grains.
3. Transfer the cauliflower to a clean kitchen towel, twist, and squeeze to remove excess moisture.
4. In a bowl, mix the cauliflower rice, almond flour, beaten egg, salt, and pepper until well combined.
5. Spread the mixture onto a parchment-lined baking sheet, shaping it into a round pizza crust about 1 cm thick.
6. Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes, or until golden and crispy.
7. While the crust bakes, heat sesame oil in a skillet over medium heat, then add garlic and ginger, cooking until fragrant.
8. Add ground pork, breaking it apart with a spatula, and cook until browned, about 5-7 minutes.
9. Stir in coconut aminos and red chili flakes, and cook for another 2 minutes.
10. Add fresh spinach to the skillet and stir until wilted, about 2 minutes.
11. Once the crust is done, remove it from the oven and top with the pork mixture.
12. Garnish with chopped green onions and cilantro, slice, and serve hot.

Nutrition

• Calories: 450
• Protein: 25 g
• Carbs: 15 g
• Fiber: 5 g
• Sugar: 3 g
• Sodium: 600 mg
• Cholesterol: 150 mg
• Total Fat: 30 g
• Saturated Fat: 8 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 20 g
• Water: 0.5 L

Health Benefits

• Low in carbohydrates, making it suitable for a Paleo diet.
• Rich in protein from the ground pork and eggs, supporting muscle health.

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