Egg Roll in a Bowl

Egg Roll in a Bowl is a delightful twist on the traditional egg roll, offering all the flavor without the hassle of deep-frying. This healthy, quick, and customizable dish is packed with lean turkey, vibrant vegetables, and savory seasonings. Whether you’re looking for a weeknight dinner that pleases the whole family or a meal prep option for the week ahead, Egg Roll in a Bowl is sure to satisfy your cravings. Dive into this simple, nourishing recipe that keeps the essence of Chinese flavors while being low in carbs and high in taste!

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided (30 ml)
• 1 pound ground turkey (450 g)
• 1 small sweet onion, finely diced
• 1 cup shredded carrots (about 130 g)
• 3 garlic cloves, finely minced
• 1 teaspoon finely minced fresh ginger (5 g)
• 1/4 cup chicken broth (60 ml)
• 1 small head cabbage, about 8 cups shredded
• 3 tablespoons soy sauce or tamari (45 ml)
• 1 tablespoon rice vinegar (15 ml)
• 3/4 teaspoon salt (4 g)
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper (2 g)
• 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil (5 ml)
• Cooked white rice (optional)
• Green onions, green parts only, thinly sliced (optional)
• Toasted sesame seeds (optional)
• Sriracha mayo (optional)

Directions

1. Prep Ingredients: Gather all the ingredients before you start cooking. This will streamline your cooking process and ensure you have everything at hand.

2. Cook Turkey: Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the ground turkey and cook until it’s almost cooked through, about 5-6 minutes.

3. Sauté Onions: Push the turkey to one side of the pan. Add the diced onion and the remaining tablespoon of olive oil to the other side. Cook for 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the onions are softened.

4. Add Veggies: Stir in the shredded carrots, garlic, and minced ginger. Cook for an additional 2 minutes, stirring frequently to combine the flavors.

5. Deglaze Pan: Pour in the chicken broth and scrape any brown bits from the bottom of the skillet for extra flavor.

6. Add Cabbage & Season: Add the shredded cabbage, soy sauce or tamari, rice vinegar, salt, and black pepper. Stir well to combine all the ingredients.

7. Cook Covered: Cover the skillet and reduce the heat to medium-low. Cook for 12-15 minutes, or until the cabbage has reached your desired tenderness, stirring occasionally.

8. Finish & Serve: Remove from heat and stir in the toasted sesame oil. Serve the egg roll in a bowl over cooked white rice, if using. Top with sliced green onions, toasted sesame seeds, and sriracha mayo, if desired.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 4
Nutrition Info (per serving): Approximately 280 calories, 24g protein, 20g carbs, 14g fat

How to Serve

When serving Egg Roll in a Bowl, consider using a large, deep bowl or plate to accommodate the mound of colorful filling. If you prefer a heartier meal, serve it over fluffy white rice; for a lighter option, enjoy it on its own. Garnishing with thinly sliced green onions and sesame seeds adds a nice crunch and visual appeal. If you enjoy a kick, drizzle some sriracha mayo over the top for a delightful flavor boost!

FAQs

1. Can I use a different type of meat?
Yes! Ground chicken, beef, or pork can be used in place of ground turkey if you prefer.

2. Is this recipe gluten-free?
To make this recipe gluten-free, use tamari instead of soy sauce and ensure your chicken broth is gluten-free.

3. Can I make this meal in advance?
Absolutely! This dish is great for meal prep and can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Just reheat before serving.

Egg Roll in a Bowl

A healthy and quick dish that offers the delicious flavors of traditional egg rolls without the hassle of deep-frying. Perfect for a weeknight dinner or meal prep.

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Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Cook Time 20 minutes mins

Total Time 30 minutes mins

Servings: 4 servings

Course: Dinner, Main Course

Cuisine: Chinese

Calories: 280

Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients

  

For the dish

• 2 tablespoons olive oil divided
• 1 pound ground turkey
• 1 small sweet onion, finely diced
• 1 cup shredded carrots about 130 g
• 3 cloves garlic, finely minced
• 1 teaspoon finely minced fresh ginger about 5 g
• 1/4 cup chicken broth about 60 ml
• 1 small head cabbage, shredded about 8 cups
• 3 tablespoons soy sauce or tamari about 45 ml
• 1 tablespoon rice vinegar about 15 ml
• 3/4 teaspoon salt about 4 g
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper about 2 g
• 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil about 5 ml

Optional garnishes

• Cooked white rice optional
• Green onions, green parts only, thinly sliced optional
• Toasted sesame seeds optional
• Sriracha mayo optional

Method

 

Preparation

1. Gather all the ingredients before you start cooking.

Cooking

1. Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the ground turkey and cook until it’s almost cooked through, about 5-6 minutes.
2. Push the turkey to one side of the pan. Add the diced onion and the remaining tablespoon of olive oil to the other side. Cook for 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the onions are softened.
3. Stir in the shredded carrots, garlic, and minced ginger. Cook for an additional 2 minutes, stirring frequently to combine the flavors.
4. Pour in the chicken broth and scrape any brown bits from the bottom of the skillet for extra flavor.
5. Add the shredded cabbage, soy sauce or tamari, rice vinegar, salt, and black pepper. Stir well to combine all the ingredients.
6. Cover the skillet and reduce the heat to medium-low. Cook for 12-15 minutes, or until the cabbage has reached your desired tenderness, stirring occasionally.
7. Remove from heat and stir in the toasted sesame oil.
8. Serve the egg roll in a bowl over cooked white rice, if using. Top with sliced green onions, toasted sesame seeds, and sriracha mayo, if desired.

Notes

When serving, consider using a large, deep bowl or plate to accommodate the mound of filling. This dish is great for meal prep and can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Enjoy a kick with a drizzle of sriracha mayo!