Egg Roll in a Bowl
This egg roll in a bowl recipe is a healthy, low carb alternative to classic egg rolls! Packed with protein and Asian inspired veggies tossed in sauce, it's a quick weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
- 2-3 teaspoons sesame oil (divided, add more if needed)
- 1 pound ground turkey (for more flavor use pork or beef)
- 1/2-1 cup diced yellow onion
- 1 red bell peppers (cored and sliced thin)
- 3 teaspoons fresh grated ginger (or 3 frozen cubes)
- 2 teaspoons minced garlic
- 14 ounce coleslaw mix (or 6 cups cabbage and 1 cup shredded or sliced carrots)
- ¼ cup coconut aminos or low sodium soy sauce (add more if desired)
For serving (optional): S&P, rice, green onions, fresh cilantro, wonton strips
Optional sauces: sriracha, soy sauce, thai chili sauce, oyster sauce, hoisin sauce, sweet and sour sauce, Yoshida's
Instructions
- Saute onion. Add 1-2 teaspoons oil to a large skillet and heat over medium heat. Add 1/2 cup onions and cook for 2 minutes. Add 3 teaspoons grated ginger and 2 teaspoons minced garlic and cook and additional minute.
- Add meat. Add 1 1/2 pounds ground turkey to the pan and break up with a spoon as it cooks and remove any extra grease. Season with salt and pepper. You can add in a little soy sauce here for extra flavor too. Once cooked through, remove to a plate lined with paper towel.
- Add remaining veggies. Next add the remaining sesame oil to the pan, along with 2 bell peppers and 14 ounce coleslaw mix. Cook for 3-5 minutes and then add the turkey back in along with 1/4 cup coconut aminos or soy sauce and stir together. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve over rice if desired. Add desired sauces, green onions, cilantro and wontons on top to add additional flavors.
Notes
Vegetables: Feel free to add in more bell peppers, snap peas, bean sprouts, spinach or kale and mushrooms when you cook the bell peppers.
Nuts: Chopped peanuts or walnuts make a great addition to texture and flavor.
Storage: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator up to 3 days.
Nutrition
Serving: 6ounces, Calories: 173kcal, Carbohydrates: 7g, Protein: 28g, Fat: 4g, Saturated Fat: 1g, Cholesterol: 62mg, Sodium: 297mg, Potassium: 489mg, Fiber: 2g, Sugar: 3g, Vitamin A: 714IU, Vitamin C: 50mg, Calcium: 32mg, Iron: 1mg
Nutrition provided is an estimate. It will vary based on specific ingredients used.
