Pork and Rice

Published October 4, 2021 • Updated June 2, 2025

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Pork and rice is an easy keto dinner you can make on a busy weeknight. It's the ideal meal to make when you have leftover pork as well. Stir fry pork with leftover vegetables and mix in a low-carb cream of mushroom. Add keto rice or cauliflower rice to finish the dish.

savory pork and rice mixed with cooked vegetables on a white plate

a plate with pork and rice dinner next to a skillet

a skillet with a stir fry of pork, vegetables and rice

12 Mins

Nutrition Facts

Servings

280

Calories

16.7g

Fat

28g

Protein

5.5g

Net Carb

8.2g

Total Carbs

Disclaimer: The nutrition information provided is an estimate and is for informational purposes only. I am a Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.); however, this content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult your physician or other qualified health provider before making any lifestyle changes or beginning a new nutrition program.

Pork and Rice Recipe Video

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Pork Stir Fry Ingredients

2 tablespoons avocado oil
1 cup sliced mushrooms
1/2 green bell pepper, diced
1/2 yellow onion, diced
2 cups cubed cooked pork or 1 lb ground pork
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
8 oz mushroom soup
9 oz hearts of palm rice or cauliflower rice

Pork and Rice Directions

STEP

1

Sauté vegetables

Add avocado oil to a skillet and heat over medium heat. Add mushrooms, bell pepper and onion and stir fry vegetables. You can use any vegetables that might pair well in this recipe. Cook until vegetables have softened.
STEP

2

Cook pork

Add pork to the skillet and cook until heated through or browned (if using ground pork). Sprinkle in garlic powder, onion powder and salt. NOTE: If using raw pork, remove vegetables first and set aside.
STEP

3

Cream of Mushroom

Pour in mushroom soup and stir until heated through.
STEP

4

Add rice

Add keto rice or cauliflower rice to the skillet and stir until heated through. Season with additional salt and pepper to taste.

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Keto Pork and Rice Recipe

white plates stacked up with a pork and rice dinner on top

This quick and easy keto dinner is one that I like to make when I am short on time and need to get a healthy, homecooked dinner on the table. It’s even easier if you plan your meals right and cook it after you made a roasted pork loin. I like to make up two pork loins at a time so I have leftovers to make this pork stir fry the next day. This is a great way to use up leftover pork chops too!

Even if you didn’t pre-plan and have leftover cooked pork to work with, you can use ground pork or sausage. Simply cook a pound of ground pork in the skillet until cooked through. Everything is mixed together and flavored with a keto cream of mushroom soup. If you don’t have access to this sauce, you can substitute with 2-3 oz of cream cheese or make your own cream of mushroom sauce.

There are lots of options with this easy keto meal and it’s a recipe you should have on rotation when you meal plan as it is easy to customize or change up each week.

close up of chunks of pork and bell pepper mixed in with rice

Stir Fry Vegetables

In this pork and rice recipe as listed above, I used sliced mushrooms, bell pepper and onion as the vegetable component of this meal; however, you can use any vegetables that pair well with pork as long as they are low-carb. This recipe is a great way to use up leftover vegetables that are close to turning bad. Here are some other vegetables that can be used as substitutions in this keto pork stir fry:

green beans
zucchini
cauliflower florets
broccoli
spinach
kale
red bell pepper
tomato

Keto Rice

This pork and rice recipe could be made without the keto rice; however, I think it adds a hint of flavor plus it added substance so the dinner there will be enough food to feed my family of four. I used a hearts of palm rice in this recipe. I like using this rice as it has a similar appearance and texture to regular rice. Plus it has a neutral flavor. Those who don’t care for the taste of cauliflower rice might prefer hearts of palm rice.

The other option is to use cauliflower rice instead. I recommend buying riced cauliflower from the grocery store. It’s usually kept in the produce department or you can use frozen cauliflower rice.

Pork and Rice: FAQS

Can I use a different type of meat instead of pork?

Absolutely! You can substitute the pork with chicken, turkey, or even tofu for a vegetarian option. Just adjust the cooking time accordingly based on the meat you choose.

What if I don't have hearts of palm rice?

No problem! You can easily swap it with cauliflower rice, zucchini noodles, or even shirataki noodles for a low-carb alternative.

How do I store leftovers from this pork and rice dish?

Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days. You can reheat it in the microwave or on the stovetop.

Can I make this recipe dairy-free?

Yes! Just use a dairy-free cream of mushroom soup or make your own with coconut milk and mushrooms. This will keep the dish creamy without the dairy.

Is this recipe suitable for meal prep?

Definitely! This pork and rice dish is perfect for meal prep. Just portion it out into containers and it will keep well in the fridge or can be frozen for longer storage.

Nutritional information & Macros

Amount Per Serving
Calories	280
Fat	16.7g
Protein	28g
Total Carbs	8.2g
Net Carbs	5.5g

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About Annie Lampella, Pharm.D.

Annie Lampella is a Doctor of Pharmacy, mom, and the recipe creator behind KetoFocus. With a B.S. in Genetics from UC Davis and a Pharm.D., she has over 11 years of experience developing family-friendly keto recipes based on the science of human metabolism. She is the author of the Protein Packed cookbook, published by Victory Belt Publishing.

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