Craving the delicious flavors of an egg roll but looking to skip the carbs and the hassle of deep-frying? It’s a simple and quick one-pan dish that delivers all the savory goodness of a traditional egg roll filling without the wrapper. Made with your choice of ground sausage, chicken, turkey, or beef, and packed with fresh veggies and aromatic spices, this dish is not only delicious but also healthy and satisfying. It’s perfect for a quick weeknight dinner, a meal prep option, or even a low-carb lunch. Add a little kick with red pepper flakes, and you have a dish that’s bursting with flavor and ready in under 30 minutes!
Ingredients:
- 1 pound of ground sausage, chicken, turkey, or beef
- 7 cups of coleslaw mix, consisting of shredded cabbage and carrots
- 2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce or coconut aminos
- 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger or 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ cup green onions, sliced
- 1 tablespoon red pepper flakes (optional, for a spicy kick)
Instructions:
- Cook the Ground Meat:
- Heat a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add the ground sausage, chicken, turkey, or beef to the skillet.
- Cook the meat, breaking it up with a spatula, until it is browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes. Drain any excess fat if needed.
- Add the Aromatics:
- Add the grated ginger and garlic powder to the cooked meat. Stir well to combine and cook for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add the Coleslaw Mix:
- Add the coleslaw mix (shredded cabbage and carrots) to the skillet. Toss everything together until the coleslaw is well coated with the meat and spices.
- Pour in the low-sodium soy sauce or coconut aminos and stir to combine. Cook for 3-5 minutes, or until the cabbage is tender but still crisp.
- Finish with Green Onions:
- Add the sliced green onions to the skillet and stir to mix them in. Cook for an additional 1-2 minutes.
- Add Heat (Optional):
- If you like it spicy, add 1 tablespoon of red pepper flakes and mix well.
- Serve:
- Remove the skillet from the heat and serve the Egg Roll in a Bowl hot. Garnish with extra green onions or a drizzle of your favorite hot sauce, if desired.
Conclusion:
This Low-Carb Egg Roll in a Bowl is a quick and healthy way to enjoy the flavors of a classic egg roll without the carbs and extra calories. It’s packed with protein, loaded with veggies, and seasoned perfectly to satisfy your cravings. Whether you’re following a low-carb diet, looking for a fast meal prep idea, or simply want a delicious, fuss-free dinner, this recipe is sure to become a favorite. Try it out tonight and enjoy the simplicity and great taste of this versatile dish!
Low-Carb Egg Roll in a Bowl: A Quick and Healthy Stir-Fry
Ingredients
- 1 pound of ground sausage chicken, turkey, or beef
- 7 cups of coleslaw mix consisting of shredded cabbage and carrots
- 2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce or coconut aminos
- 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger or 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ cup green onions sliced
- 1 tablespoon red pepper flakes optional, for a spicy kick
Instructions
- Cook the Ground Meat:
- o Heat a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add the ground sausage, chicken, turkey, or beef to the skillet.
- o Cook the meat, breaking it up with a spatula, until it is browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes. Drain any excess fat if needed.
- Add the Aromatics:
- o Add the grated ginger and garlic powder to the cooked meat. Stir well to combine and cook for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add the Coleslaw Mix:
- o Add the coleslaw mix (shredded cabbage and carrots) to the skillet. Toss everything together until the coleslaw is well coated with the meat and spices.
- o Pour in the low-sodium soy sauce or coconut aminos and stir to combine. Cook for 3-5 minutes, or until the cabbage is tender but still crisp.
- Finish with Green Onions:
- o Add the sliced green onions to the skillet and stir to mix them in. Cook for an additional 1-2 minutes.
- Add Heat (Optional):
- o If you like it spicy, add 1 tablespoon of red pepper flakes and mix well.
- Serve:
- o Remove the skillet from the heat and serve the Egg Roll in a Bowl hot. Garnish with extra green onions or a drizzle of your favorite hot sauce, if desired.