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    Author: Donna | Published: Sep 26, 2017 | Modified: Apr 26, 2021

    Quick Vietnamese Pork and Broccoli Bowl

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    This Quick Vietnamese Pork and Broccoli Bowl is the answer to that ever-recurring problem of what's for dinner tonight. This light but filling meal comes together in just thirty minutes (less if you already have some riced broccoli stored in the freezer), is delicious and satisfying, and makes absolutely fantastic flavorful leftovers for lunch the next day. A grain bowl without the grains.

    overhead shot of a broccoli grain bowl topped with peanuts and chilli flakes
    Top your broccoli nourish bowl with some roasted peanuts, chili flakes, and lime cheeks.

    To make the whole process a lot quicker, and to get on top of your meal prep game, make sure you whip up a big batch of riced broccoli and keep it handy in the freezer for when the urge calls.

    Quick Vietnamese Pork and Broccoli Bowl

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    This Vietnamese-inspired pork and broccoli rice bowl has been on rotation in this house for years.

    Quick and easy to make, it is so full of flavor, is loved by the kids, and makes perfect leftovers to pack for lunch the next day.

    I promise you won't regret that little bit of prep.

    Don't like broccoli? Try some cauliflower rice instead!

    Quick Vietnamese Pork and Riced Broccoli Bowl

    Ingredients

    Don't let the long list of ingredients scare you off.

    You can have this light but filling nourish bowl on the table in no time.

    Like a grain bowl, but without the grains!

    You will need:

    • coconut sugar: this can be found in the sugar section of most well-stocked grocery stores. You can substitute brown sugar, or another sweetener or choice if preferred. Please note we want the almost caramel-like flavor you get from a dark sugar, so keep this in mind with any substitutions you make;
    • fresh lime juice: use fresh or pre-prepared;
    • apple cider vinegar: you can use rice wine vinegar here if preferred;
    • fish sauce: not all fish sauce is created equally, check the ingredients and go with a good quality brand if you have options available;
    • broccoli rice: this is used instead of regular rice for a grain-free alternative. If you prefer you can use regular long-grain white rice, brown rice, or wild rice. You could also use cauliflower rice if that is preferred. To make your own broccoli rice please see this tutorial: What is Riced Broccoli: How to Prepare and Use it;
    • pork tenderloin: this is a long, thin (almost tubular) cut of pork. To make it easier to cut into thin slices you may want to allow it to rest in the freezer for about an hour or two before cutting with a sharp knife.
    • garlic: fresh or pre-prepared depending on preference;
    • fresh ginger: fresh or pre-prepared depending on preference;
    • fresh mint;
    • fresh cilantro;
    • shallots: these are found in the same section as onions and garlic. They look almost like a mini brown onion on the outside;
    • bell peppers: please feel free to use any color of bell pepper, or a mix of colors if preferred;
    • carrot;
    • Lebanese cucumber: these are the small cucumbers, however, you can sub in with an English cucumber if needed;
    • roasted unsalted peanuts.

    You may also want some fresh chili, dried chili, and extra cilantro for serving.

    a wooden spoon holding some broccoli rice
    If you are making your own broccoli rice, make sure it resembles grains of rice, any smaller and it may turn mushy when the salad dressing is added.

    Can This Broccoli Bowl Be Vegetarian?

    If you aren't a fan of pork, or you would prefer to make this meal vegetarian then you can always sub in some tofu in place of the pork.

    Be sure to give the tofu a good press to remove all excess liquid and allow it to marinate in the sauce for at least 30 minutes before cooking to ensure it still has that great flavor.

    If you want some proper instructions for how to prepare your tofu, then pop over here and check out this post: Crispy Asian Baked Tofu.

    overhead shot of pork and broccoli rice bowl topped with bell peppers, cucumber, grated carrot and peanuts
    Add all of the prepared elements of the bowl on top of the broccoli rice and serve.

    More Nourish Bowl Recipes?

    We love a good bowl loaded with lots of veggies and other goodness.

    Check out these equally simple and delicious bowl recipes to add to your next weekly meal plan:

    • Rainbow Brown Rice and Sesame Veggie Bowl
    • Spicy Chipotle Tofu Burrito Bowl
    • Baked Almond Crunch Falafel Bowl with Two-Second Dressing
    • BBQ Roasted Chickpea and Rice Veggie Bowl
    • 6 Ingredient Teriyaki Salmon Rice Bowl with Avocado and Pickled Radish

    I love to hear from you, so if you try out my Quick Vietnamese Pork and Riced Broccoli Bowl be sure to pop back and leave a comment to let me know your thoughts!

    Happy Eating.

    xx

    Recipe

    Vietnamese Pork and Riced Broccoli Bowls

    Quick Vietnamese Pork and Riced Broccoli Bowl

    This Quick Vietnamese Pork and Riced Broccoli Bowl is the answer to that ever recurring problem of what's for dinner tonight. They come together in just thirty minutes (less if you have some riced broccoli stored in the freezer), are delicious and satisfying, and make absolutely fantastic leftovers for lunch the next day.
    4.93 from 13 votes
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    Prep Time 15 mins
    Cook Time 10 mins
    Total Time 25 mins
    Course Dinner
    Cuisine Asian
    Servings 4 servings
    Calories 382 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • ½ cup warm water
    • 2 tablespoon coconut sugar
    • ½ cup fresh lime juice
    • 2 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
    • 1 tablespoon fish sauce
    • 1 lb riced broccoli (see notes for link on how to DIY)
    • 2 tablespoon avocado oil, divided
    • 1 lb pork tenderloin, thinly sliced
    • 2 tablespoon garlic, minced
    • 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, minced
    • ¼ cup fresh mint, chopped
    • ¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
    • ¼ cup shallots, thinly sliced
    • 1 cup red bell peppers, thinly sliced
    • 1 cup carrot, thinly sliced or grated
    • 1 cup english cucumber, diced
    • ½ cup roasted unsalted peanuts, roughly chopped
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    Instructions
     

    • Combine the water and coconut sugar in a bowl; stir until the sugar dissolves. Add in the lime juice, apple cider vinegar and fish sauced. Mix and set aside
      ½ cup warm water, 2 tablespoon coconut sugar, ½ cup fresh lime juice, 2 tablespoon apple cider vinegar, 1 tablespoon fish sauce
    • Heat 1 tablespoon of the avocado oil in a large nonstick skillet over med-high heat. Add in the broccoli rice and a pinch of salt. Cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 5 minutes. Remove from the skillet and cover to keep warm.
      1 lb riced broccoli
    • Add to the skillet the remaining 1 tablespoon avocado oil and the pork. Cook over med-high heat, about 4 minutes. Stir in the garlic, ginger and a pinch of salt. Cook for one minute.
      2 tablespoon avocado oil,, 1 lb pork tenderloin,, 2 tablespoon garlic,, 1 tablespoon fresh ginger,
    • Remove from heat and stir in the herbs, shallot and ½ cup of the reserved sauce.
      ¼ cup fresh mint,, ¼ cup fresh cilantro,, ¼ cup shallots,
    • To serve: divide the broccoli rice between 4 bowls, top with equal measures of the pork mixture, followed by some of the red bell peppers, carrots, cucumber and peanuts. Serve with the remaining sauce if needed.
      1 cup red bell peppers,, 1 cup carrot,, 1 cup english cucumber,, ½ cup roasted unsalted peanuts,

    Notes

    To make your own broccoli rice pop over here: What is Riced Broccoli and How to Prepare it.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 382kcalCarbohydrates: 27gProtein: 39.3gFat: 14.6gSaturated Fat: 2.9gCholesterol: 83mgSodium: 471mgFiber: 6.4gSugar: 11.6g
    Tried this recipe?Leave a comment HERE and let us know how it was!

    The information shown is an estimate provided by an online nutrition calculator. It should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.

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    Comments

    1. Kate says

      October 23, 2017 at 9:49 am

      I looooove bowl dinners! They are so easy and delicious. The flavors in here sounds fantastic.

      Reply
      • Donna1 says

        October 23, 2017 at 7:28 pm

        There's something oddly alluring about bowl dinners!! I always get so excited when I see them on pinterest or in cooking magazines 🙂

        Reply
    2. Amanda says

      October 23, 2017 at 5:22 am

      I've had riced cauliflower before, but not riced broccoli. Will have to give it a try! Love how quickly this healthy dinner comes together. Perfect for busy weeknight schedules!

      Reply
      • Donna1 says

        October 23, 2017 at 7:27 pm

        I am a huge riced cauliflower fan, but actually prefer riced broccoli as it adds such a great flavor profile. Both winners in our house though 🙂

        Reply
    3. Christine says

      October 22, 2017 at 3:53 pm

      Love that this is a quick recipe! I'm TOTALLY making this for dinner soon. I think it would be so delicious!

      Reply
      • Donna1 says

        October 23, 2017 at 7:27 pm

        Yay 🙂 We love it!

        Reply
    4. Claire @ The Simple, Sweet Life says

      October 22, 2017 at 11:13 am

      I love that you include tofu instructions for this recipe! I've tried adding tofu to a couple of dishes and it never seems to quite turn out. Can't wait to give it another try now that I have a better sense of what I'm doing!

      Reply
      • Donna1 says

        October 23, 2017 at 5:10 pm

        It took me a LONG time to perfect my tofu cooking skills 🙂

        Reply
    5. Tina says

      October 20, 2017 at 12:46 pm

      This looks deliciously crunchy and with the fresh herbs, sublime. Thanks for sharing, count me in!

      Reply
      • Donna1 says

        October 21, 2017 at 4:56 pm

        Yay 🙂

        Reply
    6. Nicoletta @sugarlovespices says

      October 20, 2017 at 7:56 am

      I can imagine why it has easily become a family favorite! I would have it with tofu, but for my husband and stepson, your version with pork is perfect!

      Reply
      • Donna1 says

        October 21, 2017 at 4:57 pm

        Thats funny, I actually made it with tofu the other day and it was perfect. I pressed the tofu for a couple of hours to make sure it would soak up the sauce flavors, and it was great!

        Reply
    7. Abby says

      October 20, 2017 at 6:55 pm

      I can't believe how quickly this gorgeous bowl came together! It definitely belongs in the dinner rotation.

      Reply
      • Donna1 says

        October 21, 2017 at 4:56 pm

        Right!! It may have been rotated around here too many times of late, but no one seems to be upset about it 🙂

        Reply
    8. Kathryn @ FoodieGirlChicago says

      October 18, 2017 at 10:56 am

      I love bowls like this, they are such a perfect solution for lunch and weeknight dinners!

      Reply
      • Donna1 says

        October 18, 2017 at 7:39 pm

        I know right! For some reason if a meal is all displayed in a bowl like this it is so much more appealing to me 🙂

        Reply
    9. Michelle says

      October 18, 2017 at 9:34 am

      What an incredibly healthy and satisfying meal this is! I've never heard of broccoli rice! That's brilliant!! I'm saving this one.

      Reply
      • Donna1 says

        October 18, 2017 at 7:40 pm

        Oh you have to try it! So easy to make and such a great alternative to grains if you want to mix it up, plus the kids (well at least mine anyway) happily devour their greens which is always a huge plus.

        Reply
    10. michele says

      October 17, 2017 at 6:33 pm

      eating well magazine is a favorite of mine... but somehow I missed this recipe... I just put the items on the list to make this weekend! Thanks

      Reply
      • Donna1 says

        October 18, 2017 at 7:41 pm

        It's a great mag to have on hand. This recipe was on the front cover a few months back and it caught my eye straight away

        Reply
    11. Jenni says

      September 28, 2017 at 5:20 am

      Oh! I am totally in love with this recipe! I am definitely going to put it on my meal plan soon! Love the idea of the riced broccoli, too!

      Reply
      • Donna1 says

        October 05, 2017 at 3:53 pm

        It is so good, we have eaten it a few too many times and it is still a favorite 🙂

        Reply

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