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Delicious egg roll in a bowl with colorful vegetables and savory sauce

Egg Roll in a Bowl

A quick and healthy skillet meal that captures the flavors of traditional egg rolls without the wrappers, perfect for busy weeknights.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Asian, Healthy
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 pound ground turkey Can substitute ground chicken or plant-based crumbles.
  • 1 small sweet onion, finely diced
  • 1 cup shredded carrots Use pre-shredded to save time.
  • 3 cloves garlic, finely minced
  • 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, finely minced Or 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger.
  • 1/4 cup chicken broth Can substitute low-sodium vegetable broth.
  • 1 small head cabbage, about 8 cups shredded Savoy or green cabbage.
Sauces and Condiments
  • 3 tablespoons soy sauce or tamari Tamari for gluten-free.
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 3/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
For Serving
  • Cooked white rice Optional; brown rice or cauliflower rice are also fine.
  • Green onions Thinly sliced, for garnish.
  • Toasted sesame seeds For garnish.
  • Sriracha mayo Optional for heat and creaminess.

Method
 

Cooking
  1. Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the ground turkey and break it up with a spatula. Cook until mostly browned, about 5 to 6 minutes.
  2. Push the turkey to one side of the pan. Add the remaining tablespoon of olive oil to the empty side, then add the diced onion. Cook the onion until softened, about 3 to 4 minutes.
  3. Stir the turkey and onion together, then add the shredded carrots, minced garlic, and minced ginger. Cook for 2 minutes until the garlic and ginger are fragrant.
  4. Pour in the chicken broth and use a spatula to scrape any browned bits from the skillet bottom, enhancing the flavor.
  5. Add the shredded cabbage, soy sauce or tamari, rice vinegar, salt, and black pepper. Stir everything together so the cabbage is evenly coated.
  6. Cover the skillet, reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer for 12 to 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the cabbage is tender but not mushy.
  7. Remove from heat and stir in the toasted sesame oil. Taste and adjust seasoning with more soy or salt if needed.
  8. Serve over cooked white rice if desired, garnished with sliced green onions, toasted sesame seeds, and a drizzle of sriracha mayo.

Nutrition

Serving: 1Calories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 28gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 600mgFiber: 4gSugar: 5g

Notes

If you want more umami, add a splash of low-sodium fish sauce or a pinch of sugar to balance acidity. For a vegetarian version, swap turkey for firm tofu crumbles and use vegetable broth.

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