Description
If you love the savory, crunchy flavors of egg rolls but want an easier, healthier version, this Egg Roll in a Bowl will become your go-to. Packed with ground pork, shredded cabbage, carrots, garlic, and ginger, it’s cooked in one skillet and ready in under 30 minutes. A splash of soy sauce and sesame oil ties everything together, creating a meal that’s satisfying, wholesome, and perfect for weeknights or meal prep. Serve it on its own for a low-carb dinner, or pair it with rice or a light side dish to make it a complete meal. Once you try it, you’ll wonder why you ever bothered rolling and frying egg rolls in the first place.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground pork (or chicken/turkey)
- 1 medium cabbage, shredded (or 5 cups coleslaw mix)
- 2 medium carrots, shredded
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger, minced
- 3 tbsp soy sauce (or tamari)
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 2 green onions, chopped
- 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
- In a large skillet, cook ground pork over medium-high heat until browned, breaking it into crumbles. Drain excess fat if needed.
- Add garlic and ginger. Cook until fragrant, about 1–2 minutes.
- Stir in cabbage and carrots. Cook until just tender but still crisp, about 5 minutes.
- Add soy sauce and sesame oil. Mix well to coat everything evenly.
- Season with red pepper flakes if desired.
- Remove from heat, garnish with green onions, and serve hot.
Notes
- Don’t overcook the vegetables—slight crunch is key.
- Adjust soy sauce to taste.
- Add a drizzle of chili oil for an extra kick.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main dish
- Method: Stovetop, skillet
- Cuisine: Asian-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 710mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 23g
- Cholesterol: 65mg