Description
This Egg Roll in a Bowl recipe is a quick, healthy, and flavorful dish that captures all the deliciousness of traditional egg rolls without the wrapper. Ready in just 20 minutes, it combines ground pork, fresh vegetables, and savory seasonings cooked in a single skillet, making it a perfect low-carb, gluten-free meal for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein
- 1 lb ground pork (or ground chicken/turkey/beef)
Vegetables
- 1 small onion, diced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tablespoon freshly grated ginger
- 4 cups coleslaw mix (shredded cabbage and carrots)
- 2 green onions, sliced
Seasonings and Sauces
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce (or tamari for gluten-free)
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon sriracha (optional, for heat)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Toasted sesame seeds for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Heat sesame oil: Heat sesame oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add diced onion and sauté for 2–3 minutes until softened.
- Add garlic and ginger: Add minced garlic and freshly grated ginger to the skillet and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Cook ground pork: Add the ground pork to the skillet, breaking it up with a spoon. Cook until browned and cooked through, about 5–7 minutes.
- Stir in coleslaw mix: Add the coleslaw mix to the skillet and cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the cabbage is tender but still slightly crisp.
- Add sauces and seasoning: Stir in soy sauce, rice vinegar, and sriracha if using. Heat through and mix well.
- Season to taste: Taste the dish and add salt and pepper as needed.
- Garnish and serve: Top with sliced green onions and toasted sesame seeds. Serve hot and enjoy your flavorful Egg Roll in a Bowl!
Notes
- Use ground chicken, turkey, or beef as alternatives to pork based on preference.
- For a gluten-free option, substitute soy sauce with tamari.
- Sriracha is optional; adjust or omit depending on your spice preference.
- To make it vegetarian or vegan, replace ground meat with tofu or tempeh and use vegetarian sauces.
- This dish stores well in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and reheats easily.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Asian-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (about 1 cup)
- Calories: 270
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 550 mg
- Fat: 17 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 8 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 22 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg
