This easy Egg Roll in a Bowl recipe combines all the tastes of an Asian egg roll in a healthy, low carb dish that is packed with protein and flavors. Made in one skillet in under 20 minutes, it is perfect for weeknight dinners and meal prep.
Egg roll in a bowl is a simple dish that takes the filling of an Asian egg roll and serves it in a bowl, without the wrapper. It usually includes all ingredients you can find in an egg roll - ground meat, cabbage, carrots, and onions - and cooks them in a light and flavorful sauce. You can serve this deconstructed egg roll with white rice, noodles, cauliflower rice or on its own for a low carb meal. Quick, easy, healthy and oh so delicious, it tastes better than a Chinese restaurant takeout!
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Why you will love this recipe
- Quick and easy. This inside out egg roll bowl recipe comes together in one skillet in under 20 minutes. Using pre-shredded coleslaw cuts prep time and makes it super fast.
- Tastes like egg roll. An egg roll in a bowl has all the good tastes and textures of egg roll, with crisp cabbage and juicy meat in a light and flavorful sauce. Better than take-out.
- Healthy and low carb. This recipe makes egg roll in a bowl keto, low carb, low calorie, high protein and healthy. Meat and veggies are sautéed in a skillet, so they're not greasy and fried. The best weight watchers egg roll in a bowl recipe!
- Versatile and customizable. There are so many ways how you can eat a deconstructed egg roll. Whether with rice, ramen noodles, keto rice or on its own, you can also add extra spices.
Ingredients and substitutes
This recipe for egg roll bowl goes fast, which makes it perfect for quick weeknight dinners. For convenience I recommend starting with prepared coleslaw mix that is already shredded. You'll only need to open the package and stir it into the skillet. Here are some details about ingredients and substitutes, precise quantities can be found in the recipe card down below.
- Ground turkey. I like making healthy egg roll in a bowl with ground turkey (93% lean), which is rich in protein and low in fat. You can substitute it with ground chicken, ground beef (85/15 lean) or ground pork.
- Coleslaw mix. This is a huge time saver, as it cuts prep times. I used a bag of pre-washed and pre-shredded cabbage, without oil, mayo and seasonings. As an alternative you can also shred cabbage at home, with a sharp knife or a mandoline slicer.
- Carrot. Add a medium shredded or julienned carrot, if the coleslaw mix you are using does not contain it.
- Yellow onion. A small chopped onion enhances flavors and textures.
- Garlic. For the best flavor, mince 3 cloves of fresh garlic. Or replace with 1 teaspoon of garlic powder.
- Ginger. One and a half teaspoon of grated fresh ginger adds an Asian touch and little spiciness. For convenience you can use ¾ tsp of ginger powder.
- Soy sauce. This recipe uses low sodium soy sauce, it adds a good umami, salty flavor. Feel free to swap it out for regular soy sauce, gluten-free soy sauce, tamari, or coconut aminos.
- Sesame oil. One tablespoon of toasted sesame oil is the game changer in this recipe, it adds a rich, intense, nutty flavor. Olive oil, avocado oil and coconut oil can also be used, but the egg roll bowl won't taste the same.
- Seasonings. A pinch of salt and freshly cracked ground black pepper will balance the flavors. As this recipe contains soy sauce, you may not even need extra salt.
How to make egg roll in a bowl
Making healthy egg roll in a bowl is so quick and simple. It won't require more than 20 minutes and a skillet. Here is an overview of the process, for precise details you can always refer to the recipe card at the bottom.
- Cook ground turkey in a large skillet until browned, for around 5 to 7 minutes. Do not overcook.
- Season the meat with minced garlic, grated ginger, salt and pepper. Give it a good stir.
- Add the vegetables to the skillet - onion, coleslaw mix and carrot. Stir-fry for 2 minutes.
- Stir in soy sauce and optionally rice vinegar. Continue cooking for 2 to 3 minutes, until the vegetables are tender.
- Adjust with seasonings and serve. Or let cool and store it for later.
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Do not overcook the meat, as it can become dry and tough. Cook it just until it’s no longer pink, then add the other ingredients and stir-fry until fully cooked. For detailed instructions on how to cook ground turkey, you can refer to my step-by-step guide.
Recipe variations
This quick egg roll recipe tastes delicious as it is, or with additional ingredients. Its simplicity makes it an easy-to-customize dish that you can adapt to your own taste and dietary preferences. Here are some ideas.
- Change the meat. You can replace ground turkey with ground chicken, ground beef, ground pork, finely chopped sausage, or chopped hamburger meat.
- Add eggs. Make a well in the center of the skillet, crack in one or two large eggs, and stir them until they are cooked through.
- Make it vegan. Swap out turkey and beef with vegan ground beef such as Beyond meat, Beyond sausage, Impossible meat, or seitan.
- Add extra veggies. Stir fry coleslaw and carrots with julienned red bell peppers, sliced mushrooms, soybean sprouts and Brussels sprouts. Or replace cabbage with broccoli slaw.
- Spice it up. Add more flavor to the dish with extra spices and seasonings such as chili flakes or cayenne pepper.
- Make it saucy. Combine low-sodium soy sauce with Hoisin sauce and serve with a drizzle of hot sriracha on top for a spicy dish.
- Add some crunch. Serve ground turkey egg roll in a bowl with sesame seeds, crushed peanuts or roasted cashews on top.
Serving ideas
This recipe for egg roll in a skillet makes a great meal on its own, or it pairs so well with other dishes.
- Egg roll rice bowl. Serve with white rice, basmati rice, jasmine rice, brown rice, farro, or quinoa.
- Keto cabbage roll skillet. Stir fry your low carb egg roll wrapper with calorie-free konjac noodles or serve with carbless cauliflower rice.
- Inside out egg roll noodle bowl. Once ready, stir the deconstructed coleslaw with cooked lo mein noodles, ramen noodles, rice noodles, soba or udon.
- Veggie egg roll in a bowl. Pair the dish with a selection of your favorite veggies such as stir fried bell peppers, broccoli, or air fryer Brussels sprouts.
How to meal prep and store egg roll bowl
You can make egg roll in a bowl ahead to have a protein-packed stir fry for the week. Depending on how many people it's going to feed, double or triple the ingredient quantities and meal prep as many servings as you need. Here is how to store and reheat an unwrapped egg roll.
- To store. Let it cool completely to room temperature. Transfer the deconstructed egg roll bowl to an airtight container, seal with lid and store in the fridge for a maximum of 3 days.
- To reheat. In a skillet, warm the dish over medium heat, stirring occasionally until hot. In the microwave, place a portion in a microwave-safe dish, cover loosely, and heat for 1-2 minutes, stirring halfway through.
I do not recommend freezing this cabbage egg roll bowl. When frozen and thawed, the vegetables tend to lose texture, crispiness and flavors. This being said, you can still freeze it in an airtight container for up to 2 months. Allow it to thaw overnight in the fridge and reheat in a hot skillet.
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Egg Roll in a Bowl
Ingredients
- 1 lb (450 g) ground turkey or ground chicken, ground beef, ground pork
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 1 small yellow onion finely chopped
- 12 oz (340 g) coleslaw mix or shredded cabbage
- 1 medium carrot shredded or julienned
- 3 garlic cloves finely minced
- 1 ½ tsp ginger grated or finely minced
- ¼ cup (60 ml) low-sodium soy sauce or gluten-free soy sauce, coconut aminos, tamari
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar optional but recommended
- 3 tbsp green onions sliced
- sesame seeds optional to garnish
Instructions
- In a large skillet or wok, heat oil over medium heat. Add the ground turkey and cook until browned and cooked through, approximately 5 to 7 minutes. While it is cooking, break the meat apart with a spatula or a wooden spoon. Do not overcook the turkey.
- Once the turkey is done, add to the skillet minced garlic, grated ginger, salt and pepper. Give it a stir to combine the flavors and season the meat.
- Add to the skillet chopped onion, coleslaw mix and shredded carrot. Stir-fry for about 2 minutes.
- Stir in the soy sauce and optionally the rice vinegar, then continue cooking for 2 to 3 minutes more until the coleslaw mix is tender but still fragrant. Season with more salt and pepper to taste, if necessary.
- Serve immediately with sliced green onion, sesame seeds and a drizzle of sriracha if desired.
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Liza Ho de Lee
Egg Roll in a Bowl, excellent recipe and delicious!!!
Matteo
Hey dear Liza,
thank you so so much for your feedback. I'm so happy you liked this low carb egg roll recipe without wrapper ?
Have a great day,
Matteo