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Pork and Cabbage Stir-Fry with Ginger and Lime

Name: Pork and Cabbage Stir-Fry with Ginger and Lime
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
Ingredients: 1 lb (450g) lean ground pork; 4 cups shredded green cabbage; 1 medium carrot, julienned; 1 small red bell pepper, thinly sliced; 3 garlic cloves, minced; 2 tbsp fresh ginger, grated; 2 tbsp coconut oil or avocado oil; 2 tbsp tamari or gluten-free soy sauce; 1 tbsp fish sauce; 1 tbsp lime juice (freshly squeezed); 1 tsp lime zest; 1 tsp sesame oil; 1/4 tsp crushed red pepper flakes (optional); 2 green onions, thinly sliced; Salt and black pepper, to taste; Fresh cilantro leaves, for garnish (optional); 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds, for garnish (optional)

By PowerProteinPlates Editorial TeamPublished May 10, 2026 | Updated Jul 22, 2026

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Pork and Cabbage Stir-Fry with Ginger and Lime with measured ingredients, 25-minute timing, 4-serving yield, and step-by-step instructions for protein-focused meals, snacks, smoothies, and meal preparation.

Prep 10 min

Cook 15 min

Total 25 min

Servings 4

Difficulty easy

Cuisine Asian-Inspired

Ingredients

Servings 4

1 lb (450g) lean ground pork
4 cups shredded green cabbage
1 medium carrot, julienned
1 small red bell pepper, thinly sliced
3 garlic cloves, minced
2 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
2 tbsp coconut oil or avocado oil
2 tbsp tamari or gluten-free soy sauce
1 tbsp fish sauce
1 tbsp lime juice (freshly squeezed)
1 tsp lime zest
1 tsp sesame oil
1/4 tsp crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
2 green onions, thinly sliced
Salt and black pepper, to taste
Fresh cilantro leaves, for garnish (optional)
1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds, for garnish (optional)

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Instructions

Heat coconut oil in a large wok or skillet over medium-high heat.
Add grated ginger and minced garlic; stir-fry for about 30 seconds until fragrant, careful not to burn.
Add ground pork; cook, breaking it apart with a spatula, until browned and cooked through, about 6-8 minutes.
Season pork with salt and black pepper to taste.
Add julienned carrot and sliced red bell pepper; stir-fry for 2 minutes until slightly softened but still crisp.
Add shredded cabbage; stir-fry for 3-4 minutes until cabbage wilts but retains crunch.
In a small bowl, whisk together tamari, fish sauce, lime juice, lime zest, sesame oil, and crushed red pepper flakes (if using).
Pour sauce over pork and vegetables; stir well to combine and cook for another 1-2 minutes to meld flavors.
Remove from heat and stir in sliced green onions.
Serve immediately, garnished with fresh cilantro leaves and toasted sesame seeds if desired.