If you’re craving a flavorful, low-carb dinner that’s ready in under 30 minutes, try this Egg Roll in a Bowl with coleslaw mix.
It delivers all the savory, slightly spicy goodness of a classic egg roll without the deep-frying or excess carbs. This dish is perfect for when you want takeout but need something lighter and fresher.
The coleslaw mix is a game-changer for convenience, offering crisp veggies without the hassle of chopping. Just toss it into the pan for a quick and satisfying meal.
Trending in low-carb and keto circles, this recipe offers about 70% fewer carbs than traditional egg rolls, making it an easy and healthy way to enjoy your favorite flavors while staying on track with your health goals.
Why I Love This Recipe?
- Fast and easy: I love how this recipe is done in under 30 minutes, making it perfect for those busy nights. You’ll appreciate the speed, especially when you’re short on time.
- Health-conscious: With fewer carbs, this dish lets me indulge in the flavors of an egg roll without any guilt. It’s a winner if you’re watching your carb intake.
- One-pan wonder: No need to mess up multiple dishes! Everything cooks up in one skillet, saving me a load of cleanup later. Who doesn’t love fewer dishes?
- Versatile and customizable: Over time, I’ve added extras like ground turkey or shrimp to switch things up, and you can too!
Egg Roll in A Bowl Recipe
Equipment
- Large Skillet
- Spoon or Spatula
- Grater (for ginger)
- Knife and Cutting Board
Ingredients
- 1 pound bulk pork sausage
- 1 16 ounce package coleslaw mix
- ¼ cup soy sauce
- ¼ cup toasted sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon grated ginger
- 1 clove garlic minced
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 1 teaspoon chopped fresh cilantro
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients.
- Cook and stir sausage in a large skillet over medium heat until browned and crumbly, about 10 minutes. Drain excess grease.
- Add coleslaw mix, soy sauce, sesame oil, ginger, and garlic to the skillet.
- Cook, stirring occasionally, until the coleslaw softens, about 8 minutes.
- Stir in lemon zest and cilantro.
- Cook for an additional 2 minutes until the flavors combine.
- Serve hot and enjoy!
Nutrition
Tips that Will Surely Help!
- Keep the Sesame Oil: Don’t skip the toasted sesame oil—it gives the dish its classic “Asian” egg roll flavor. You can find a small bottle in the Asian food aisle of most grocery stores, including Walmart and Target. Use any extra oil in recipes like cold sesame peanut noodle salad, chicken lo mein, and honey sriracha shrimp.
- Brown the Meat Properly: Let the meat sit for a few minutes before breaking it up with a spoon. This helps it retain moisture and stay tender.
- Customize Your Dish: Use this recipe as a base and tweak the ingredients to your liking. Consider adding diced celery, sweet bell peppers, snap peas, snow peas, or baby corn. An extra tablespoon or two of hoisin sauce adds great flavor and richness to the sauce.
- Garnish Creatively: Top with extra sliced green onions, chives, fresh cilantro, toasted sesame seeds, chopped peanuts, crunchy chow mein noodles, or a squeeze of fresh lime juice.
Variations that Are a Must-Try!
- Choose Your Ground Meat: Use your preferred ground meat. Ground pork is great, but ground beef, chicken, sausage, or turkey work well too.
- Add an Egg: Right before serving, make a well in the center of the pan. Crack an egg into the well, scramble, and cook until done. Mix it into the dish.
- Vegetarian Option: Skip the ground meat. Instead, add mushrooms, diced tofu, or extra veggies like bean sprouts to bulk up the stir-fry.
- Shred Your Own Cabbage: If you prefer fresh cabbage over coleslaw mix, you’ll need about 6¾ cups of finely shredded cabbage.
- Make It Spicy: Add some heat with sriracha sauce or crushed red pepper flakes on individual servings.
- Cooking for Two: Halve the ingredients; the instructions stay the same.
Wednesday 10th of July 2024
A must-try!
Wednesday 10th of July 2024
An amazing one to try!
Cypher
Tuesday 9th of July 2024
Loved it!