Description
Easy Egg Roll in a Bowl is a quick and healthy one-pan dish packed with lean ground chicken, fresh vegetables, and savory Asian-inspired flavors. This recipe combines the essence of traditional egg rolls without the wrapper, making it a low-carb, gluten-free option that can be ready in just 30 minutes. Perfect for a nutritious weeknight dinner that’s family-friendly and adaptable with optional toppings like avocado and sriracha.
Ingredients
Scale
Sauce
- ½ cup coconut aminos
- 2 tablespoons toasted sesame oil
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 5 garlic cloves, minced (about 2 ½ tablespoons)
- 1 tablespoon grated peeled fresh ginger (or 1 teaspoon ground ginger)
- ½ teaspoon Chinese 5-spice powder
Main Ingredients
- 1-2 teaspoons avocado oil, coconut oil, or olive oil
- 8 green onions, sliced; white/light green and dark green parts separated
- 1 pound lean ground chicken or turkey (93% lean / 7% fat)
- 2 12-ounce bags broccoli slaw mix or coleslaw mix
Optional Toppings
- Black sesame seeds
- Sriracha
- Sliced avocado
- Fresh cilantro
Instructions
- Prepare the sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together coconut aminos, toasted sesame oil, rice vinegar, minced garlic, grated ginger, and Chinese 5-spice powder. Set aside.
- Cook the aromatics: Heat a large skillet over medium heat. When hot, add the oil and swirl to coat the pan. Add the white and light green parts of the green onions and sauté for 2–3 minutes until they soften, stirring occasionally.
- Cook the meat: Add the ground chicken or turkey to the skillet. Break it up with a wooden spoon and cook for 5–6 minutes until fully cooked and no longer pink, stirring occasionally.
- Add vegetables and sauce: Increase the heat to medium-high. Add the broccoli slaw mix and the prepared sauce to the skillet. Cook for 6–7 minutes until the slaw is crisp-tender, stirring occasionally.
- Finish and serve: Stir in the dark green parts of the green onions. Remove from heat, then serve in bowls. Garnish with optional black sesame seeds, sriracha, sliced avocado, and/or fresh cilantro if desired.
Notes
- This dish is a quick, one-pan recipe that can be ready in 30 minutes, making it perfect for busy weeknights.
- It’s naturally grain-free, gluten-free, dairy-free, egg-free, and paleo-friendly.
- For a vegetarian version, substitute the ground meat with crumbled tofu or a plant-based ground meat alternative.
- Adjust the amount of oil based on your preference and dietary needs to reduce fat content if desired.
- Feel free to swap broccoli slaw with shredded cabbage or other coleslaw mixes for different textures.
- Adding extra garlic or ginger can enhance the flavor if preferred.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 cups
- Calories: 263 calories
- Sugar: 11 g
- Sodium: 665 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 6 g
- Protein: 32 g
- Cholesterol: 65 mg
