This Egg Roll in a Bowl Recipe has all the delicious flavor of a classic egg roll and is a nourishing meal ready in 30 minutes. Crisp veggies, authentic Chinese spices, fresh ginger and lean ground turkey for protein - all mixed with a quick savory sauce.
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- Why You’ll Love this Lean and Green Egg Roll in a Bowl
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Growing up, my parents loved to order Chinese takeout on weekends. It was a treat to get the orange chicken, fortune cookies, dumplings, and my favorite-- egg rolls! As an adult, I wanted a way to still get some of my favorite nostalgic flavors at home without having to stuff an egg roll wrapper. Enter: Egg Roll in a Bowl!
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Why You’ll Love this Lean and Green Egg Roll in a Bowl
- QUICK - with minimal prep time and cook time, this easy recipe is perfect for the evenings you only have 20-30 minutes to cook but still want a meal the whole family will love.
- NUTRIENT-DENSE - this recipe is high in fiber, lean protein, heart-healthy fats, and vitamins including vitamin A, vitamin C, and potassium. It is also a low-carb dinner for those looking for a keto egg roll option.
- FEW INGREDIENTS - just 9 ingredients makes grocery shopping for this stir fry a breeze.
- MINIMAL CHOPPING - since the slaw is already chopped for you, you only need to worry about mincing garlic and chopping some fresh ginger and green onions! Your recipe prep is done in 5 minutes.
- PERFECT FOR MEAL PREP - make it ahead of time and store it in the fridge until mealtime rolls around.
Key Ingredient Details and Substitutions
*This Lean and Green Egg Roll in a Bowl is made with simple fresh ingredients. Be sure to check the printable recipe card at the bottom for exact ingredient measurements and full recipe.
- Ground Turkey: I use 99% lean ground turkey, but you can use your favorite ground meat - ground chicken, ground pork, or ground beef are great alternatives. You could even use shrimp!
- Olive Oil - just a Tablespoon used for cooking your turkey.
- Coconut Aminos: a gluten and soy free alternative to soy sauce. I use the Big Tree Farms brand. You can substitute coconut aminos with low-sodium soy sauce.
- Broccoli Slaw or Coleslaw: some kind of crunchy shredded vegetable is necessary for authentic egg roll texture. Using a bag of coleslaw mix or bag of broccoli slaw is a convenient option. If you prefer, you can chop up a head of cabbage (red cabbage, green cabbage or a mix) and shred some carrots to make your own slaw for this recipe.
- Garlic: a few cloves of minced garlic doesn't only add flavor, it also has many health benefits and may help to decrease blood pressure in those with high levels.
- Ginger: ginger root is a nutrient-dense powerhouse and an anti-inflammatory. I love using fresh ginger in this recipe because it adds a great flavor, but you can also substitute with ground ginger to make it even easier. Cut the amount by â…“ if you use ground ginger.
- Green Onion: you'll use both the whites and greens for this recipe so be sure to separate the whites and greens as you chop it.
- Rice Vinegar: you'll need vinegar to add to the sauce in this egg roll bowl. I use rice wine vinegar because it's a bit sweeter than regular white vinegar and adds a flavor element that blends perfectly with the other ingredients. You can sub it with apple cider vinegar or white vinegar.
- Sesame Oil: sesame oil adds an earthy and nutty taste which pairs nicely with the other Asian flavors. Plus, sesame oil has good fats including both Omega-6 and Omega-9 fatty acids as well as antioxidants! You can substitute with olive oil or avocado oil that are also high in healthy fats if you prefer.
- Chinese Five Spice Blend: this might not be a spice you already have. You can find it at most grocery stores or on Amazon! It's a blend of warm, spicy, and sweet Chinese flavors. If you want to make your own, you can find a recipe for it here.
Egg Roll in a Bowl Step-by-Step-Instructions
*Below are the instructions for how to make Lean and Green Egg Roll in a Bowl with some visuals that I hope are helpful! Don't forget to check out the recipe card at the bottom for the full instructions.
Step 1: In a small bowl, combine the sauce ingredients including the coconut aminos, rice vinegar, sesame oil, and Chinese spice blend. Whisk and set aside.
Step 2: Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add olive oil and the white parts of the green onion. Let it heat for about 2 minutes.
Step 3: Add the ground turkey to the skillet and break it apart. Cook until turkey is browned, about 5-7 minutes. Add the garlic and ginger and stir for about 30 seconds.
Step 4: Add the broccoli slaw and sauce and stir. Cook for another 6-8 minutes, stirring occassionally.
Step 5: Remove from heat and add green part of onions.
Optional: Top it with sriracha sauce or hot sauce and sesame seeds and serve with brown rice or white rice!
Variations
- Vegetarian - you can skip the ground turkey and use tofu or chickpeas if you want a vegetarian option.
- Gluten-free - this recipe is gluten-free since it uses coconut aminos instead of soy sauce.
- Spicy - if you prefer spicy foods, add crushed red pepper flakes to the sauce to heat things up!
- Veggie Loaded - this recipe already has plenty of vegetables, but if you want to add more and make it even more colorful, add diced red bell peppers, zucchini, spinach, mushroom, or kale.
- Sweet - if you want to sweeten it a bit, feel free to add some pineapple pieces!
FAQs
Coconut aminos are gluten AND soy-free and lower in sodium than both liquid aminos and soy sauce. Liquid aminos are gluten-free but have around the same amount of sodium as soy sauce and contain soy. Soy sauce contains soy and gluten and is higher in sodium than coconut aminos.
From a nutritional perspective, this Egg Roll in a Bowl is loaded with nutrition including lean protein from the turkey, healthy fats from the sesame oil, and dietary fiber to support gut health. It also contains several vitamins and nutrients including vitamin C, vitamin A, potassium, and antioxidants. It is a low carb, high protein meal and is also gluten free.
This Egg Roll Bowl recipe calls for ground turkey, but you can absolutely make it with ground beef or ground pork if you prefer. It will be higher calorie and higher in fats with ground beef or pork but it is still a very nourishing meal.
How to Store and Reheat Lean and Green Egg Roll in a Bowl
Store leftover Egg Roll in a Bowl in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days. Reheat in the microwave or in a skillet.
Expert Tips
- When cutting the green onion, be sure to separate the white parts at the bottom from the green top parts. You will use the white part of the onion at the beginning of the recipe and the green part at the end.
- Since this recipe is so quick to make, measure your ingredients in advance and mix the sauce before you get the skillet heated so that it's ready to pour on when you get to the final step!
- If you decide to use full sodium soy sauce, I recommend cutting back on the amount a bit so the dish doesn't taste too salty.
Ideas for How to Serve Egg Roll in a Bowl
- With your favorite sauce: I love serving an egg roll bowl in a shallow dish with a drizzle of sriracha sauce on top. You can add some cilantro, parsley or toasted sesame seeds on top, too! You can use a yogurt based sauce, peanut sauce, garlic sauce, tahini, or a squeeze of lime instead!
- On top of rice: Since it's a low carb egg roll recipe, I serve it on top of rice for a weeknight dinner. It's a perfect addition to balance out the meal by adding some carbohydrates. Opt for brown rice to provide more fiber to support a healthy gut. If you are eating low carb or on a keto diet, you could use cauliflower rice.
- Crunch on top: if your favorite part of an egg roll is the crunch, top this bowl with peanuts, won ton strips, or some crispy noodles.
- With a Side-Dish: serve with a side of fried rice, quinoa, steamed or stir fried veggies, or sliced tomatoes tossed in a tangy dressing or balsamic vinegar. This would go great with asian inspired soups, too!
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Lean and Green Egg Roll in a Bowl
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 lb ground turkey (nutrition calculated with 99% lean ground turkey. You can also use 93% turkey or ground pork or beef if you prefer)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 8 green onions, chopped (greens and whites separated)
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon grated or chopped fresh ginger (can use 1 teaspoon ground ginger instead)
- 2 (9-12 oz) bags broccoli slaw (about 6 cups total, can use coleslaw or power slaw instead)
For Sauce
- ¼ cup coconut aminos (can substitute with low sodium soy sauce)
- 2 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 2 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon Chinese five spice blend
Instructions
- In a small bowl, combine the sauce ingredients including the coconut aminos, rice vinegar, sesame oil, and Chinese spice blend. Set aside.
- Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add olive oil and the white parts of the green onion. Let it heat for about 2 minutes.
- Add the ground turkey to the skillet and break it apart. Cook until turkey is browned, about 5-7 minutes. Add the garlic and ginger and stir for about 30 seconds.
- Add the broccoli slaw and sauce and stir. Cook for another 6-8 minutes, stirring occasionally until the slaw is wilted.
- Remove from heat and add green part of onions.
- Optional: Top with sriracha sauce or hot sauce and sesame seeds and serve with brown rice or white rice.
Notes
- If you prefer, feel free to sub the turkey for ground chicken, pork or beef.
- Find Chinese Five Spice blend at most grocery stores or here on Amazon.
- When cutting the green onion, be sure to separate the white parts at the bottom from the green top parts. You will use the white part of the onion at the beginning of the recipe and the green part at the end.Â
- If you decide to use full sodium soy sauce, I recommend cutting back on the amount a bit so the dish doesn't taste too salty.
- Since this recipe is so quick to make, measure your ingredients in advance and mix the sauce before you get the skillet heated so that it's ready to pour on when you get to the final step!
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Nutrition
References: Experimental and Therapeutic Medicine, Molecule, Healthline
Tiffany
I have tried making egg roll in a bowl recipes before and this one is my new favorite!!! I can't believe how easy it was.... I also love that it's low sodium since my hubby is trying to cut back. My first time cooking with coconut aminos! Loved it and will be making again.
Mallory
Ahh thank you so much! Your review means a ton to me and I'm so happy to hear that you tried something new and ended up loving it. I really hope you come back to try some of my other recipes..I'll be posting more each week! 🙂