Description
Egg Roll in a Bowl is a delicious, low-carb, and keto-friendly skillet meal that captures the flavors of a classic egg roll without the wrapper. This Asian-inspired dish combines ground pork or turkey with fresh vegetables and a savory sauce, making it a quick, healthy, and satisfying dinner option perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein and Aromatics
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 pound ground pork or ground turkey
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
Vegetables
- 1 (14 oz) bag coleslaw mix or shredded cabbage and carrots
- 2 green onions, sliced (for garnish)
Sauces and Seasonings
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce or tamari
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon sriracha or chili garlic sauce (optional)
- Sesame seeds for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Heat the oil and cook meat: Heat sesame oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the ground pork or turkey and cook until browned, breaking it up with a spoon as it cooks.
- Sauté onions: Add the diced onion to the skillet and cook for 2–3 minutes until softened, stirring occasionally.
- Add garlic and ginger: Stir in the minced garlic and grated ginger, cooking for about 1 minute until fragrant, ensuring they don’t burn.
- Add coleslaw mix: Add the coleslaw mix (or shredded cabbage and carrots) to the skillet. Cook for 5–7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the cabbage is tender but still has some crunch.
- Mix in seasonings: Stir in soy sauce or tamari, rice vinegar, and sriracha if using. Cook for an additional 1–2 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
- Finish and serve: Remove from heat. Garnish with sliced green onions and sesame seeds if desired. Serve immediately for a warm, flavorful meal.
Notes
- This recipe is keto-friendly and low-carb, making it suitable for ketogenic and low-carb diets.
- For a vegetarian or vegan version, substitute ground meat with crumbled tofu or a plant-based meat alternative.
- Serve with cauliflower rice or regular rice if you prefer a more filling meal.
- Using tamari instead of soy sauce makes the dish gluten-free.
- Adjust the amount of sriracha according to your spice tolerance.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ½ cups
- Calories: 270
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 21g
- Cholesterol: 70mg