Description
Egg Roll in a Bowl is a healthy and delicious one-pan recipe that captures the flavors of traditional egg rolls without the wrapper. Ground turkey, shredded cabbage, and carrots are stir-fried with garlic, ginger, soy sauce, and sesame oil to create a flavorful, low-carb meal that’s perfect for weeknight dinners. Serve it over rice and garnish with green onions and sesame seeds for a satisfying dish that’s quick to prepare and full of vibrant Asian-inspired flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
Main 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
- 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
Instructions
- Cook Turkey: Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the ground turkey and cook, stirring occasionally, until it is almost cooked through, about 5-6 minutes.
- Sauté Vegetables: Push the turkey to one side of the pan and add the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Add the finely diced onion and cook for 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally until softened. Then add shredded carrots, minced garlic, and minced ginger. Cook for an additional 2 minutes, stirring frequently to combine flavors.
- Deglaze Pan: Pour in the chicken broth and use a spatula to scrape up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan, incorporating all the flavors into the mixture.
- Add Cabbage and Season: Add the shredded cabbage, soy sauce or tamari, rice vinegar, salt, and black pepper to the skillet. Stir everything together thoroughly to combine.
- Simmer: Cover the skillet and reduce the heat to medium-low. Cook for 12-15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the cabbage reaches your desired tenderness.
- Finish and Serve: Remove the skillet from heat and stir in the toasted sesame oil. Serve the egg roll in a bowl mixture over cooked white rice if desired. Top with thinly sliced green onions, toasted sesame seeds, and a drizzle of sriracha mayo for added flavor and garnish.
Notes
- Use tamari instead of soy sauce for a gluten-free option.
- You can substitute ground turkey with ground chicken or pork based on preference.
- Adjust cooking time for cabbage depending on how soft or crunchy you prefer it.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 3 days and reheat well on the stovetop or microwave.
- For a vegetarian version, omit the turkey and use firm tofu or tempeh instead.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian
Keywords: egg roll in a bowl, ground turkey recipe, low carb Asian recipe, healthy dinner, one pan meal, quick weeknight dinner
