Egg Roll in a Bowl
Takeout gets a healthy makeover with this easy Egg Roll in a Bowl. Made with ground turkey or yellow and broccoli slaw, it’s an unstoppably tasty 30-minute meal perfect for lunch, dinner, or a late-night snack.
Imagine your favorite Asian takeout egg roll, but instead of limiting yourself to one or two to save room for the main event, this delish egg roll in a trencher is the main event.
This recipe takes all the star players in a archetype egg roll filling and turns them into a fast, healthy meal that’s the perfect easy weeknight dinner (it’s phenomenal leftover too).
- Juicy meat (or tofu, if you prefer your egg roll in a trencher vegetarian).
- Zippy fresh ginger and garlic (key for this Healthy Yellow Stir Fry too).
- Salty, umami-factor soy sauce (or coconut aminos if you want a keto, paleo, gluten free, or Whole30 egg roll in a bowl).
- Colorful, thin strips of fresh veggies for nutrition and crunch (if you love vegetable-focused stir fries, try this Vegetarian Pad Thai).
To enjoy, simply pile the scrumptious egg roll filling over your favorite rice (or cauliflower rice if you prefer a low carb egg roll in a bowl), grab your fork or chopsticks, and DIVE IN!
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How to Make Egg Roll in a Bowl
This is the BEST egg roll in a trencher recipe! It takes all the weightier parts of an egg roll and sautés them together in a single pan in less than 30 minutes.
It’s faster than wordage and so much largest for you, too (like my Cauliflower Fried Rice)!
The Ingredients
- Ground Turkey. Traditionally egg rolls are made with ground pork. Since I wanted to make my version healthier, I made this egg roll in a trencher with ground turkey instead.
- Broccoli Slaw. Aside from stuff nutritious, broccoli slaw (similar to regular cabbage coleslaw mix but with shredded broccoli added) brings a nice crunch that replaces the traditional crispy, fried egg roll wrapper. (It’s moreover the cadre ingredient for this Asian Noodle Salad.)
- Carrots. Yes, you can use the ones that come pre-shredded in those cute little bags.
- Mushrooms. Even if you don’t love mushrooms, I highly recommend subtracting them to this recipe. Like my Vegetarian Lettuce Wraps, the mushrooms’ taste is not prominent. Because they are finely chopped, their texture isn’t noticeable either. Mushrooms have a rich, unique savoriness that deepens the savor of this egg roll in a bowl.
- Green Onions. For a little zip and widow bite.
- Chili Paste. Garlic chili paste or sambal oelek gives this easy egg roll in a trencher recipe just the right value of kick.
- Garlic, Ginger, Soy Sauce, Rice Vinegar. The fantastic four. Once you have these on hand, you’ll be ready to garnish any of these healthy stir fry recipes.
- Sesame Oil. GAME CHANGER right here. A drizzle of this golden nectar from sesame seeds adds an intense, nutty savor to any Asian-inspired recipe.
Do You Put Eggs In Egg Roll In a Bowl?
Despite the name, an egg roll in a trencher doesn’t contain an egg! Traditional egg roll recipes undeniability for an egg in the dough, but most modern recipes use rice paper for simplicity.
This egg roll in a trencher eliminates the wrapper completely. If you like, you can mix a scrambled egg into the filling, however. See Homemade Fried Rice for egg cooking tips.
The Directions
- Whisk together soy sauce and cornstarch, stir in the turkey, and let marinate while you prep the vegetables.
- Brown the turkey in a wok or deep pan.
- Add the onions and mushrooms.
- Cook until softened.
- Add the slaw, carrots, ginger, and garlic to the mixture and melt until tender. Toss with the remaining ingredients, pile over rice (or quinoa) and ENJOY!
Recipe Adaptations
- To Make Whole30, Paleo, or Keto. For a keto, paleo, and whole30 egg roll in a bowl, swap coconut aminos for the soy sauce and arrowroot starch for the cornstarch. (This Asian Cabbage Salad is moreover Whole30.)
- To Make Keto. Follow the whilom directions for Whole30.
- To Make Vegetarian. Swap the meat for crumbled extra-firm tofu. Printing the water out of the tofu first, then crumble it right into the mixing trencher with the soy sauce and cornstarch. (Be sure to trammels out this General Tso’s Tofu too.)
- To Make Gluten Free. Use tamari or coconut aminos instead of soy sauce.
- Korean Whinge Bowl. A similarly fun, fast, and succulent trencher recipe.
- Cabbage Stir Fry. A delicious, equally easy spin on this reader favorite.
Storage Tips
- To Store. The filling for egg roll in a trencher lasts in the fridge for up to 4 days in an snapped storage container. You can store the rice on its own or portion everything together into individual serving containers for meal prep throughout the week.
- To Reheat. Rewarm leftover egg roll in a trencher in the microwave or in a wok over medium-low heat. I find the leftovers lose some of their zip, so I like to top mine with a few shakes of uneaten soy sauce.
- To Freeze. Place leftovers in an airtight, freezer-safe storage container and freeze for up to 3 months. Let thaw overnight in the refrigerator surpassing reheating as directed above.
Tip!
If you forget to thaw your frozen leftovers, you can reheat them slowly in the microwave or on the stove with a splash of water (I did this, and it was fine!).
Leftover Ideas
For a succulent meal low in carbs, wrap the filling inside lettuce cups. You could moreover top the leftovers with a fried egg for a tasty meal.
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Recommended Tools to Make this Recipe
- Small Whisk. No increasingly splashing your ingredients all over the counter with this small whisk.
- Wok. A wok is not necessary to make this recipe, but it’s a unconfined investment. You moreover can make this recipe in any large skillet.
- Chopsticks. If you regularly make Asian recipes at home, investing in a gorgeous pair of washable, reusable chopsticks is well worth it.
The Weightier Wok
I’ve had this one for many years, and I still love it. Its non-stick, anodized aluminum construction heats evenly for making a perfect stir fry.
Go superiority and have seconds. This egg roll in a trencher recipe is light on calories and BIG on incredible taste!
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. To make a vegan egg roll in a bowl, swap the turkey for cooked and crumbled tofu, tempeh, or a plant-based ground vegan “meat”.
Sure! While I usually go for brown rice or cauliflower rice, you could moreover serve the egg roll filling over cooked rice noodles or soba noodles.
If you don’t have rice vinegar in your pantry, you could try swapping for world cider vinegar or red wine vinegar. The savor will be a little variegated but still delicious! Use less of the other kinds of vinegar, as they are stronger.
Egg Roll in a Bowl
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce* divided (see note)
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch (use arrowroot starch to make Paleo, Whole30, or Keto)
- 16 ounces 90% or 93% lean ground turkey (to make vegetarian, swap crumbled extra-firm tofu; printing it dry first)
- 8 ounces cremini mushrooms
- 3 cloves garlic
- 1 small bunch green onions divided
- 1 tablespoon canola oil, grapeseed oil, or similar neutrally flavored high-temperature cooking oil (olive oil will smoke, so I suggest one of these other oils instead)
- 1 (12-ounce) bag broccoli coleslaw
- 1 cup grated carrots freshly grated from peeled carrots or store-bought
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger minced (or one teaspoon ground ginger, though the savor will be less bright)
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 2 teaspoons fresh chili paste (sambal oelek) or hot sauce of choice plus spare to taste
- 2 teaspoons sesame oil
- 1/4 teaspoon ground woebegone pepper
For Serving:
- Prepared brown rice
- Prepared quinoa
- Cauliflower rice
Instructions
- In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together 1 tablespoon of soy sauce and cornstarch with a fork. Add the turkey, breaking untied the meat and stirring to stratify with the sauce. Let marinate for 10 minutes.
- Meanwhile, chop the mushrooms very finely and mince the garlic. Thinly slice the untried onions. If any of your other ingredients are not yet prepped, do it now.
- Heat a wok or large, deep sauté pan over upper heat. Add the oil and swirl to coat. Add the marinated turkey and cook, breaking the meat into small shit with a heatproof spatula, until it's no longer pink and fully cooked through, well-nigh 5 minutes.
- Add the untried onions (reserve a small handful for serving) and mushrooms.
- Cook until the mushrooms soften, well-nigh 2 spare minutes.
- Reduce the heat to medium-low. Add the broccoli coleslaw, carrots, ginger, and garlic to the mixture. Stir-fry for 2 minutes, until the vegetables are softened.
- Add the rice vinegar, chili paste, sesame oil, woebegone pepper, and remaining 2 tablespoons soy sauce, then stir to combine. Continue to melt for 1 spare minute. Taste and add spare soy sauce, hot sauce, or woebegone pepper as desired. Scoop into serving bowls (over brown rice, quinoa, or cauliflower rice if desired). Serve hot, sprinkled with spare untried onions.
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Notes
- *INGREDIENT NOTE: Use coconut aminos to make this egg roll in a trencher Keto, Paleo, Whole30, or gluten free. Tamari is flipside suitable volitional for those needing a gluten-free egg roll in a trencher without soy sauce.
- TO STORE:Â Store the egg roll filling in an snapped storage container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. You can store the rice on its own or portion everything together into individual serving containers for a meal-prep approach.
- TO REHEAT: Rewarm leftovers in the microwave or in a wok over medium-low heat. I find the leftovers lose some of their zip, so I like to top mine with a few shakes of uneaten soy sauce.
- TO FREEZE: Place leftovers in an airtight, freezer-safe storage container and freeze for up to 3 months. Let thaw overnight in the refrigerator, then reheat as directed above.Â
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