Dining out with family can feel like navigating a minefield when you’re committed to the keto lifestyle. But what if you could bring the party with you? This Keto Pork & Broccoli To-Go recipe is your secret weapon! It’s a savory, satisfying meal paired with a surprisingly fun and fizzy keto cream soda you can mix right at the table. Say goodbye to food FOMO and hello to delicious, stress-free family dinners.
Ingredients
• For the Pork & Broccoli
• 22.5 g / 0.8 oz pork tenderloin, cooked and sliced very thin
• 13 g / 0.5 oz broccoli, cooked
• 2 g / 1/2 tsp soy sauce
• 3 g / 1/2 tsp sesame oil
• 6 g / 1 tsp walnut oil
• 0.5 g / 1/4 tsp sesame seeds
• For the Keto Cream Soda
• 50 g / 1/4 cup 40% heavy cream
• 10 g / 2 tsp walnut oil
• 1 g / 1/4 tsp calorie-free powdered sweetener
• 0.5 g / 1/8 tsp ground ginger
• Plain carbonated water (from the restaurant)
Instructions
1. In a portable container, combine the pre-cooked pork, cooked broccoli, soy sauce, sesame oil, and 6 g of the walnut oil.
2. Mix well until the pork and broccoli are evenly coated in the sauce.
3. Sprinkle the sesame seeds over the top for a finishing touch.
4. In a separate small, leak-proof container, blend the heavy cream, the remaining 10 g of walnut oil, sweetener, and ground ginger until smooth. This is your cream soda base.
5. At the restaurant, ask for a glass of plain carbonated water with ice. Pour your cream soda base into the glass and stir to create your delicious, fizzy drink!
Nutritional Information
• A Note on Nutrition
• This recipe is specifically formulated to be high in healthy fats and very low in carbohydrates to align with a ketogenic diet. The precise measurements are designed to meet specific macronutrient goals. Please adjust ingredient quantities to fit your personal dietary needs.
Pro Tips
• Pro-Tips for Dining Out
• Use a glass or hard plastic travel container to ensure the high-fat sauce doesn’t get absorbed by paper or cardboard.
• When ordering your drink, simply ask for “club soda with ice in a tall glass, no lime” to make mixing your cream soda easy and discreet.
• No pork? This recipe works wonderfully with thinly sliced, pre-cooked chicken thigh or beef as well.
• Cook the pork and broccoli ahead of time so assembling your to-go meal takes less than a minute before you head out the door.
FAQ
Q: Can I use a different protein instead of pork
A: Yes, this recipe is very versatile. The pro-tips suggest that thinly sliced, pre-cooked chicken thigh or beef also work wonderfully as a substitute for pork.
Q: Is this recipe good for meal prep
A: Absolutely. You can cook the pork and broccoli ahead of time. This allows you to assemble the entire to-go meal in less than a minute before you need to leave.
Q: Why is there oil in the keto cream soda
A: The walnut oil is added to the cream soda base to increase the healthy fat content, which is essential for a ketogenic diet. It also helps create a richer, smoother texture.
Q: What is the best container for this to-go meal
A: It’s best to use a glass or hard plastic travel container. These materials are non-absorbent and leak-proof, ensuring the high-fat sauce stays with your food and doesn’t soak into the container.
