Shredded Pork Bowls with Lemon Slaw, Black Beans & Avocado 🥑🍋

A nourishing, flavor-packed bowl with juicy shredded pork, tender black beans, zesty lemon slaw, and creamy avocado. Fresh, satisfying, and easy to throw together with what you’ve got on hand.

🥣 Ingredients

Base:

• 1 cup cooked rice (brown, white, or cauliflower rice)

Protein & Fiber:

• 1½–2 cups heated shredded pork 🐖

• 1½ cups cooked black beans (canned or see recipe: Slow Simmered Black Beans) 🫘

Lemon Cabbage Slaw:

• 4 cups shredded green or red cabbage 🥬

• 1 cup shredded carrots (optional) 🥕

• 2–3 tbsp fresh lemon juice 🍋

• 1 tbsp Dijon mustard

• 2 tbsp olive oil 🫒

• Salt & pepper to taste

• Optional: lemon zest, chopped parsley, or thinly sliced green onions;

  • For a slightly sweeter slaw, add ½–1 tsp honey or maple syrup.

Toppings:

• Sliced avocado 🥑

• Fresh jalapeño, thinly sliced 🌶

• Chopped cilantro

• Lime wedges 🍈

👩‍🍳 Instructions

• Black Beans:
  Heat cooked black beans (homemade or canned).
  If you want to make them from scratch, see my easy Slow Simmered Black Beans recipe. 🫘

• Make the Lemon Slaw:
  In a large bowl, whisk together 🍋 lemon juice, Dijon mustard, olive oil, salt, and pepper.
  Add shredded cabbage (and carrots, if using), and toss to coat.
  Let sit while you prep the rest—it gets better as it marinates. 🥬

• Warm the Shredded Pork (or pick your own protein):
  Reheat your shredded pork in a skillet over low heat.
  Add a splash of bone broth or water if needed. Warm through and season to taste. 🔥

• Build Your Bowl:

  • Start with a scoop of rice 🍚

  • Add shredded pork and black beans

  • Pile on lemony cabbage slaw

  • Top with sliced avocado 🥑, jalapeño 🌶, cilantro, and a lime wedge 🍈

✨ Optional Add-Ons:

• Pickled red onions for extra tang

• Salsa or hot sauce for a kick 🔥

• Crumbled cotija or feta if you want to add cheese 🧀

• Roasted corn, bell peppers, or sautéed greens for bonus veggies 🌽🌶🥬

💡 Make It Your Own:

This bowl is endlessly customizable. Swap in different grains, try another protein like chicken or tofu, or wrap it all up in lettuce or a corn tortilla for a taco-style twist 🌮. The lemon slaw adds a bright, zippy contrast that brings everything together—no sugar needed.