Description
Egg Roll in a Bowl is a quick and flavorful one-pan meal that captures the delicious flavors of an egg roll without the wrapper. Using ground turkey and a mix of fresh vegetables like broccoli slaw, mushrooms, and carrots, this dish is a nutritious and low-carb option that’s perfect for a weeknight dinner. The recipe features an Asian-inspired sauce blend of soy sauce, ginger, garlic, and chili paste, cooked in a wok or skillet to develop savory, tender bites of meat and crisp-tender vegetables. It can be served over brown rice, quinoa, or cauliflower rice for a complete meal.
Ingredients
Meat and Marinade
- 3 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce (divided)
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch (or arrowroot starch for Paleo, Whole30, Keto)
- 16 ounces 90% or 93% lean ground turkey (or crumbled extra-firm tofu for vegetarian)
Vegetables
- 8 ounces cremini mushrooms, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 small bunch green onions (thinly sliced, divided)
- 1 (12-ounce) bag broccoli coleslaw
- 1 cup grated carrots (freshly grated or store-bought)
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, minced (or 1 teaspoon ground ginger)
Oils and Sauces
- 1 tablespoon canola oil, grapeseed oil, or similar neutral high-temperature oil
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 2 teaspoons fresh chili paste (sambal oelek) or hot sauce, plus additional to taste
- 2 teaspoons sesame oil
Seasonings and Serving
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
- Prepared brown rice, quinoa, or cauliflower rice (for serving)
Instructions
- Whisk the Marinade: In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together 1 tablespoon of soy sauce and the cornstarch with a fork until smooth.
- Marinate the Turkey: Add the ground turkey to the marinade, breaking apart the meat and stirring to coat thoroughly. Let it marinate for 10 minutes to allow the flavors to penetrate.
- Prepare the Vegetables: While the turkey marinates, finely chop the mushrooms, mince the garlic, and thinly slice the green onions. Grate the carrots if not using pre-grated. Set aside a small handful of green onions for garnish.
- Heat the Pan: Heat a wok or large deep sauté pan over high heat. Add 1 tablespoon of neutral cooking oil and swirl to coat the surface evenly.
- Cook the Turkey: Add the marinated turkey to the hot pan. Using a heatproof spatula, break the meat into small bits and cook until no longer pink and fully cooked through, about 5 minutes.
- Add Mushrooms and Green Onions: Stir in the chopped mushrooms and most of the sliced green onions, reserving some for serving.
- Soften the Mushrooms: Continue cooking, stirring occasionally, until the mushrooms have softened and released their moisture, approximately 2 minutes.
- Stir-fry Vegetables: Reduce the heat to medium-low. Add the broccoli coleslaw, grated carrots, minced ginger, and minced garlic to the pan. Stir-fry for 2 minutes until the vegetables have softened but remain slightly crisp.
- Add Sauces and Seasonings: Pour in the rice vinegar, chili paste, sesame oil, black pepper, and the remaining 2 tablespoons of soy sauce. Stir well to combine all ingredients.
- Finish Cooking: Continue cooking for 1 more minute to meld the flavors. Taste the mixture and adjust seasoning with additional soy sauce, chili paste, or black pepper as desired.
- Serve: Scoop the egg roll mixture into bowls, serving it hot over prepared brown rice, quinoa, or cauliflower rice. Garnish with reserved green onions for freshness and color.
Notes
- Use arrowroot starch instead of cornstarch to make the dish Paleo, Whole30, or Keto compliant.
- For a vegetarian version, substitute the ground turkey with crumbled extra-firm tofu, pressing it dry beforehand for best texture.
- Low-sodium soy sauce helps keep sodium levels moderate while maintaining flavor. Adjust additional soy sauce to taste.
- Fresh ginger is preferable for brightness, but ground ginger can be used with a slightly muted flavor.
- If you prefer less heat, reduce or omit the chili paste and adjust to taste.
- Serving options like cauliflower rice lower carbohydrates and increase vegetable intake for a healthy meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian
