Made in one skillet in under 30 minutes, this Egg Roll in a Bowl recipe has everything you love about the Chinese appetizer, but without the deep-fried wrapper! All you need is some ground turkey or pork, common pantry staples like soy sauce, sesame oil, and rice vinegar, and some fresh cabbage or colelsaw mix.
London’s Top Tip: Skip the bitterness sometimes found in pre-packaged cabbage mixes and make it more budget-friendly by slicing up a fresh head of cabbage instead!
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This deconstructed Egg Roll in a Bowl has been a go-to of mine for over 6 years and is THE most popular recipe on the site. It’s a low-carb and keto diet recipe the whole family will love!
Yup, even the littles will go crazy for these all-too-familiar egg roll flavors served up in a big bowl of veggies. I’ve served it to dozens of people of all ages. And every single time, the reaction is the same: I can’t believe it- this is incredible!
Love one-skillet, low-carb bowls? This Reuben in a Bowl and Unstuffed Cabbage Rolls are both easy dinners made with fresh cabbage!
Ingredients You’ll Need
- Ground Turkey: 93/7 ground turkey, ground pork, ground chicken, or even a leaner ground beef can be used.
- Cabbage: Thinly shredded cabbage is best. You’ll need about 1 medium head of cabbage. You can also do a mixture of purple and green cabbage to give it an extra pop of color. (Learn How to Shred Cabbage if you don’t already know!)
- Carrots: Thinly shredded whole carrots or matchstick carrots can be used.
- Ginger & garlic: Fresh ginger and garlic are both used to add a zippy punch of flavor. To make things easier you can buy the pre-peeled garlic and use ginger paste.
- Soy sauce: Traditional soy sauce works great, but has a little extra sodium. Tamari is my favorite to use and works if you’re gluten-free. Liquid coconut aminos also work if on a Whole30 diet. Opt for low-sodium soy sauce if you’re watching your sodium intake.
- Vinegar: Rice vinegar delivers the most authentic flavor. Apple cider vinegar and white wine vinegar will also work, if needed.
- Sesame Oil: Do not leave this very important ingredient out! It gives this dish a unique umami flavor.
Please see the recipe card below for a full list of ingredients and amounts.
How to Make an Egg Roll in a Bowl
Please see the recipe card below for specific ingredient amounts and full detailed instructions.
Step 1: Prep the Veggies: Thinly slice the cabbage (¼ to ½ inch thick) with a sharp knife. If using whole carrots, shred them with a food processor or cheese grater.
Step 2: Cook the Meat: In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the ground meat for 5-6 minutes, breaking it up as it browns. (A potato masher works great for this!)
Step 3: Sauté the Veggies & Season: Add the onion and 1 tablespoon oil. Cook, then stir in the carrots, garlic, and ginger. Deglaze with chicken broth, then add cabbage, soy sauce, vinegar, salt, and pepper.
Step 4: Cook & Serve: Cover and cook over medium-low for 12-15 minutes, until the cabbage is tender. Stir in sesame oil before serving. Garnish with green onions, sesame seeds, or red pepper flakes for extra flavor.
What to Serve with Egg Roll in a Bowl?
This recipe is already pretty filling on its own, but you can serve it with any of these simple sides.
Asian Cucumber Salad, Air Fryer Asparagus, Chinese Green Beans are all excellent greens.
If you don’t mind carbs, serve it with Instant Pot White Rice, White Rice, Basmati Rice, or Jasmine Rice. I love serving with cauliflower rice to keep it low-carb, too!
Or top this dish with some Asian Ginger Dressing or this easy Peanut Sauce recipe.
Recipe Changes to Try
There are SO many ways to make this dish your own! Experiment and find your favorite way to dig in.
- Add an egg. A fried or poached egg will take this dish over the top!
- Up the veggies. Load it up with even MORE vegetables like Chinese broccoli, zucchini, and squash.
- Make it vegetarian. Skip the meat and go with tofu, chickpeas, or another meat alternative.
- Even more umami. If you want to up-level the depth of flavor, try adding in a bit of fish sauce or oyster sauce. (Add 1 teaspoon at a time – a little goes a long way!)
- Give it a crunch. Just like in these P.F. Chang’s lettuce wraps, adding water chestnuts right at the end will add a delightfully crunchy texture.
- Make it spicy. Drizzle on some sriracha mayo, regular sriracha sauce, or Gochujang for a bit of heat.
More Easy Keto Dinner Recipes
If you are looking for other delicious meals that are low in carbs, try one of these next:
- Korean Beef Bowl and Thai Basil Chicken have amazing Asian flavors similar to this egg roll bowl and are simple weeknight dinners!
- Burger Bowls with Secret Sauce is like your favorite burger but in a healthier low-carb bowl. While these Greek Ground Turkey Rice Bowls (when served with cauliflower rice!) have all the flavors of your favorite gyro in an easy-to-make meal.
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Egg Roll in a Bowl Recipe
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Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil divided
- 1 pound ground turkey
- 1 small sweet onion finely diced
- 1 cup shredded carrots
- 3 garlic cloves finely minced
- 1 teaspoon finely minced fresh ginger
- ¼ cup chicken broth
- 1 small head cabbage about 8 cups shredded (see note)
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce or tamari
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- ¾ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
For Serving (Optional):
- Cooked white rice
- Green onions green parts only, thinly sliced
- Toasted sesame seeds
- Sriracha Mayo optional
Instructions
- Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the turkey and cook until almost cooked through, about 5-6 minutes.
- Push the turkey to one side of the pan and add onion and remaining tablespoon of oil. Cook for 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add shredded carrots, garlic, and ginger and cook for 2 minutes, stirring frequently. Pour in the chicken broth and scrape any brown bits from the bottom of the pan.
- Add the cabbage, tamari or soy sauce, vinegar, salt, and pepper. Stir well and cover. Reduce heat to medium-low and cook for 12-15 minutes, or until cabbage has reached your desired tenderness. Remove from the heat and add toasted sesame oil.
- Serve egg roll in a bowl over white rice, if using, and top with green onions, toasted sesame seeds, and sriracha mayo, if desired.
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Notes
- Nutrition: Facts were calculated without any of the additional serving options.
- Storage: Store leftovers in the refrigerator for 3-4 days. I would not recommend freezing this recipe since excess water will accumulate after thawing, causing the cabbage to become mushy.
- Reheating: Warm up leftovers in a skillet over medium-low heat for the best taste and texture. You can also warm it up in the microwave, but it will be soggier.
- Cabbage. Freshly shredded cabbage is best, but you can also use 2 bags of coleslaw mix or pre-shredded cabbage.
- Soy sauce: Regular soy sauce works great, but can be a tad bit too salty. I prefer to use Tamari when making this recipe so you get all of the flavor without the extra sodium. Plus, it’s naturally gluten-free, too! Use coconut liquid aminos if on a Whole30 diet.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Working my way through a month of Whole 30 and this recipe was a lifesaver for lunch. Thank you!
WooHoo! So happy to hear that. And way to go for doing an entire month of Whole30, Erica! Thanks for taking the time to leave a comment and rating 🙂
HI!! I haven’t tried this recipe yet but would love to. However, is this recipe freezer-friendly??
Yes it is, Tamra! The cabbage will have a slightly different texture once thawed, but it can be frozen for up to 3-4 months.
Very good! I added bean sprouts and chopped water chestnuts. I also added the sesame oil the last 5 minutes of cooking. I’ll definitely make it again!
What a great idea to add those ingredients! I bet it tasted delicious. Thanks for taking the time to leave a comment and rating, Kim 🙂
Easy healthy and delicious!
Yay! So happy you enjoyed the recipe, Michele! Thanks so much for taking the time to leave a comment and rating! 🙂
This is extremely delicious! Thanks for sharing!
Yay, Caitlyn!! So happy you enjoyed the recipe. Thanks so much for your comment and rating 🙂
What is the serving size for 1 serving? 1 cup? 1 1/2 cups?
I’m not sure exactly, Jennifer. If you’d like you can weigh the entire meal and divide it by 4 to get an accurate weight measurement!
So good! Flavorful and easy. Will definitely. W on repeat in my house.
Yay! So happy you enjoyed it, Mary Beth! Thanks so much for the comment and rating 🙂
Hi. For the nutritional information, did you use 99% lean ground turkey? or 93/7? I don’t feel like adding it all up on my own but using your nutritional value will only work if I get the same type of ground turkey. Thank you
It’s calculated with a 93/7 ground turkey. Hope you enjoy the recipe, Joy!
So first of all, I LOVE the majority of recipes I get from your website… its why I keep coming back and trying new ones. Flavorful with great substitutions and ideas. But I have to say I was disappointed in this one. The only word I can use is “bland” – and for me thats a biggie when it comes to keto/paleo, Whole 30, and sugar free cooking. Let’s be honest – the great thing about a traditional egg roll IS the CRUNCH of the shell. My husband suggests maybe crushing up some pork rinds on top – they are not my favorite so Ill pass. Im going to try this again next week and Im going to season the ground pork REALLY WELL (yes, I used pork – ground turkey always gets over cooked, dry and has NO flavor). Im going to add a little more Tamari or Aminos and a lot more garlic and ginger. I LOVE the idea of adding other veggies too – great tip!!! This is truly a meal in a bowl – we didn’t put it over rice because its just not necessary with this recipe never mind we don’t eat it. This is the first time Ive left a message on this site I suppose because Ive been so HAPPY with everything I try from it… so now Ill leave POSITIVE feedback on one of my favorites… like the Baked Thai Chicken Wings – AMAZING. These would go great together ONCE the Egg Roll in a Bowl is zhuzhed up in favor!!!!
My husband was amazed he didn’t think it would taste exactly like an Egg roll minus the fried shell. Surprise! It really does…
It’s pretty incredible how much it tastes like one, right? So happy you and the hubby enjoyed the recipe. Thanks so much for your comment, Chris!