Egg Roll in a Bowl

Egg roll in a bowl is full of ground turkey, cabbage and carrots, plus a delicious mix of seasonings to give it the same great flavor as your favorite egg rolls. And this low-carb dinner is ready in just 30 minutes!

 

PREP TIME 5 minutes

COOK TIME 25 minutes

4 Servings

Ingredients

2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil

1 large onion, finely chopped

3 cloves garlic, minced

1 lb. lean ground turkey (see notes)

1 1/2 tablespoons sesame oil

1 1/2 teaspoons ground ginger

1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

1/2 teaspoon kosher salt

1/2 teaspoon black pepper

1 tablespoon brown sugar

1/2 cup low-sodium chicken broth

8 cups shredded cabbage

1 1/2 cups shredded carrots

2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce

Instructions

  1. Heat oil in a large, deep skillet over medium heat. Add the onion and cook until

softened, about 5 minutes. Add the garlic and cook for another 30 seconds, until

fragrant.

  1. Add the ground turkey and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until cooked through,

about 7-8 minutes.

  1. Add the sesame oil, ground ginger, red pepper flakes, salt, pepper and brown sugar

and stir well to combine.

  1. Add the chicken broth and the cabbage and stir well. Bring to a simmer and let cook

until the cabbage is slightly wilted.

  1. Add the carrots and cook for another 2-3 minutes, until softened.
  2. Stir in the soy sauce, taste and adjust seasonings, and serve immediately.

 

Notes

Ground turkey: I use a 93% lean ground turkey. I find the ones that are 99% lean don’t

have as much flavor. Also, sometimes the kind I buy is 1 pound and sometimes the

brand I get is 1.3 pounds; both work fine for this recipe. You could also try subbing

ground chicken or even pork if you prefer.

Cabbage: Feel free to buy a large cabbage and chop it yourself or use a couple of bags

of shredded cabbage from the store.

Carrots: I buy matchstick carrots but you could grate your own if you prefer.

Soy sauce: Low-sodium soy sauce is my go-to, to control the amount of sodium.

Regular is fine, too. Or substitute tamari if you need this recipe to be gluten-free.

Leftovers: Leftovers, once cooled, can be stored in a covered container in the

refrigerator for up to 5 days. Reheat in a skillet on the stove or in a bowl in the

microwave.

Nutrition Information: YIELD: 4 SERVING SIZE: 1 Amount Per Serving: CALORIES: 434 TOTAL FAT: 21g SATURATED FAT: 5g TRANS FAT: 0g UNSATURATED FAT: 15g CHOLESTEROL: 118mg SODIUM: 585mg CARBOHYDRATES: 29g FIBER: 8g SUGAR: 15g PROTEIN: 37g