Pretty much every food blogger on the planet has their version of “Egg Roll in a Bowl” and I absolutely could not resist posting my own. It has all the flavors of egg roll filling, with pork and cabbage in a savory sauce. It may just be the easiest recipe ever, it’s perfect for meal prep, and can be served over rice, cauliflower rice, or all by itself.
This recipe is made in one pan and takes all of maybe 15 minutes start to finish. I started making it when I was on a round of Whole30 and have been continuing to make it ever since. The only substitution needed for Whole30/Paleo is to swap the soy sauce for Coconut Aminos. It’s a soy free and gluten free alternative made from the sap of the coconut palm and tastes almost identical to soy sauce. For Whole30 I serve over cauliflower rice. Who needs takeout?
While the pork is browning in the pan, chop up the onion, mince the garlic, and grate the ginger. Once the pork is cooked through and slightly crispy, add the onion & garlic and cook a minute or two until soft. Add the cabbage and carrots and stir to combine with the pork, cooking down until slightly softened but still a little crunchy. Finally, stir in the remaining ingredients to create the sauce and give a final stir. Garnish with green onions and serve! So super easy and I’m not kidding when I say it’s done in 15 minutes. Weeknight win! (or any night, really)
I use pre-shredded cabbage in this recipe because it cuts down prep time BUT I do recommend using fresh ginger and garlic. It takes a minute or two to mince/grate but the flavor is so worth it. All about balance! If you’re in a pinch you can use garlic powder and ground ginger (you’ll need 1 tsp of each) and it will still come out great.
The next time you’re craving takeout, give this Egg Roll in a Bowl a try. It will be on the table faster than the delivery guy could make it to your house anyway!
Egg Roll in a Bowl
Ingredients
- 1 Lb Ground Pork (Can also use ground beef or ground chicken)
- ½ Yellow Onion, Diced
- 2 Cloves Garlic, Minced
- 1 Package Cole Slaw Cabbage Mix (or about 2 cups fresh shredded cabbage)
- ½ Cup Shredded Carrots
- 1 Tbsp Fresh Grated Ginger (or 1 Tsp dried ground ginger)
- 3 Tbsp Soy Sauce (Substitute Coconut Aminos for Whole30 & Paleo)
- 2 Tbsp Rice Wine Vinegar
- 1 Tsp Sesame Oil
- 2 Green Onions, Sliced for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- In a large skillet, add a touch of olive oil & brown ground pork over medium high heat. When pork is cooked through and crispy, add in onion & garlic. Cook for about 2 minutes more.
- Add cabbage mix & carrots to pan & stir until well combined with pork. Add in remaining ingredients, stir again and let cook for a few minutes until cabbage is tender but still crisp.
- Serve over rice or cauliflower rice & garnish with green onions.
Nutrition Facts
Egg Roll in a Bowl
Serves: 4
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Amount Per Serving: 4
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|---|---|---|
| Calories | 283 | |
| % Daily Value* | ||
| Total Fat 17.5g | 26.2% | |
| Saturated Fat 6.2g | 30% | |
| Trans Fat | ||
| Cholesterol 74mg | 24.7% | |
| Sodium 725mg | 30.2% | |
| Total Carbohydrate 7.6g | 2.3% | |
| Dietary Fiber 2g | 8% | |
| Sugars 2.8g | ||
| Protein 22g | ||
| Vitamin A | Vitamin C | |
| Calcium 51mg | Iron 2mg | |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Made this for dinner the other night & everyone loved it! I’ll definitely be making this again soon.
I’m so happy you loved it!