Description

Egg Roll in a Bowl is a quick and healthy deconstructed egg roll recipe that captures all the delicious flavors of a classic egg roll without the wrapper. Featuring ground turkey, shredded cabbage, carrots, and a savory soy-ginger sauce, this comforting skillet dish is perfect for a low-carb, easy weeknight dinner served over rice and garnished with toasted sesame seeds and green onions.

Ingredients

Scale

Meat and Vegetables

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
1 small head cabbage, about 8 cups shredded

Liquids and Seasonings

¼ cup chicken broth
3 tablespoons soy sauce or tamari
1 tablespoon rice vinegar
¾ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil

To Serve

Cooked white rice
Green onions, green parts only, thinly sliced
Toasted sesame seeds
Sriracha mayo (optional)

Instructions

Cook the Turkey: Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the ground turkey and cook for about 5-6 minutes until it’s almost fully cooked through, breaking it up as it cooks.
Sauté Aromatics and Carrots: Push the turkey to one side of the pan and add the remaining tablespoon of olive oil. Add the diced onion and cook for 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally until softened. Then add shredded carrots, minced garlic, and ginger, cooking for an additional 2 minutes while stirring frequently to develop flavor.
Deglaze and Add Broth: Pour in the chicken broth and scrape any browned bits from the bottom of the pan to incorporate extra flavor into the mixture.
Add Cabbage and Seasonings: Stir in the shredded cabbage, soy sauce or tamari, rice vinegar, salt, and black pepper. Mix well, cover the skillet, reduce the heat to medium-low, and cook for 12-15 minutes or until the cabbage reaches your preferred tenderness.
Finish with Sesame Oil: Remove the skillet from heat and stir in the toasted sesame oil to impart a rich nutty aroma and flavor.
Serve: Spoon the egg roll mixture over cooked white rice, then garnish with sliced green onions, toasted sesame seeds, and drizzle with sriracha mayo if desired for a spicy kick.

Notes

Shredding the cabbage finely helps it cook down evenly and achieve a texture closer to the traditional egg roll filling.
Using ground turkey is a lean and healthy alternative to pork, but ground chicken or beef can also be used.
Soy sauce or tamari can be substituted with a gluten-free alternative to make this recipe gluten-free.
Adjust the sriracha mayo amount or omit it to control the spice level.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Category: Main Dish
Method: Stovetop
Cuisine: Asian-American

Keywords: Egg Roll in a Bowl, Healthy Dinner, Ground Turkey Recipe, Low Carb, Asian Inspired, One Pan Meal