Easy Lean & Green Egg Roll in a Bowl with Turkey Recipe
This Easy Lean & Green Egg Roll in a Bowl with Turkey is a quick, healthy, and flavorful dish inspired by traditional egg rolls but without the wrapper. Featuring ground turkey, fresh vegetables, and a delicious Asian-inspired sauce, this recipe comes together in just 15 minutes. It’s perfect for a low-carb weeknight meal, packed with lean protein and vibrant greens, and can be customized with your favorite toppings like sriracha or sesame seeds.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian-inspired
- Diet: Low Fat
Ingredients
Sauce
- ¼ cup low-sodium soy sauce (or coconut aminos for gluten-free option)
- 2 Tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 Tbsp toasted sesame oil
- 1 lime, juiced
- 1 tsp Chinese five spice blend
- ½ tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
Main Ingredients
- 2 Tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
- 6 green onions, chopped (greens and whites separated)
- 1 lb ground turkey (beef or chicken work too)
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 Tbsp grated fresh ginger (or 1 tsp ground ginger)
- 16 oz shredded cabbage coleslaw mix or broccoli slaw
Instructions
- Prepare the Sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, rice vinegar, toasted sesame oil, freshly squeezed lime juice, Chinese five spice blend, and red pepper flakes (if using). Set the sauce aside for later use.
- Chop Aromatics: Slice the green onions, keeping the white and green parts separate. Mince the garlic cloves and grate the fresh ginger. These will build the flavor base for your dish.
- Sauté Onion Whites: Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add the olive oil. Add the white parts of the green onions and sauté for 1 to 2 minutes until fragrant. Lower the heat to medium to prepare for cooking the meat.
- Cook the Turkey: Add the ground turkey to the skillet, breaking it up with a wooden spoon. Cook for 5 to 7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the turkey is fully browned and no longer pink. Then stir in the minced garlic and grated ginger, cooking for about 30 seconds to release their aromas.
- Add Vegetables and Sauce: Mix in the shredded cabbage or broccoli slaw along with the prepared sauce. Cook for another 6 to 8 minutes, stirring intermittently, until the vegetables have softened but still retain some crunch.
- Finish the Dish: Remove the skillet from heat and stir in the green parts of the chopped green onions for fresh flavor and color.
- Serve and Garnish: Optionally top the dish with sriracha sauce, hot sauce, or sesame seeds. Pair with brown rice or white rice to make a complete meal.
- Pro Tip: For ease, prepare the sauce before cooking the meat, so it’s ready when you need to add it.
Notes
- You can substitute ground turkey with ground chicken or beef according to preference.
- Using coconut aminos instead of soy sauce makes this dish gluten-free.
- For extra heat, add more red pepper flakes or sriracha as a topping.
- Serve with rice or enjoy as a low-carb bowl on its own.
- Prepping sauce first helps streamline the cooking process.
