I have fond childhood memories of devouring egg rolls. The crispy fried shells, the saltiness, the subtle crunch of the cabbage, so good. I also would literally use a cup of sweet and sour sauce on my egg rolls. As a condiments and sauce aficionado, the sugar-laden sauce was total perfection. Fast forward to adulthood when fried food, sodium, and sugary sauces aren’t necessary the best things for your waistline or health. Enter: deconstructed egg rolls via this healthier egg roll stir fry recipe. This recipe is easy, ready in 15 minutes, full of flavor, has lots of texture, and is healthier than actual egg rolls. The next time you’re tempted to call for takeout on a busy weeknight, pull this deconstructed egg roll in a bowl recipe out of your back pocket and dinner will be on the table in no time.
Recipe Ingredients
To make this recipe for healthy egg roll in a bowl, you’ll need:
Sesame oil Olive oil Ground chicken Vidalia onion Garlic Ground ginger Coleslaw mix Low-sodium soy sauce Black pepper Green onions Sesame seeds
Note: Scroll down to the recipe card section of the post for the ingredients with amounts included and for more complete directions.
How to Make Egg Roll in a Bowl
Egg roll bowls couldn’t be quicker or easier to prepare, so long as you use a bag of plain coleslaw mix as suggested. Here’s how the recipe is made:
Tips for Making This Recipe
Coleslaw Mix – If you can’t find coleslaw or a cabbage mix where you live, you can substitute two heaping cups of shredded cabbage and carrots instead. (Cabbage wilts down quite a bit, so even if it looks like a lot, it’ll dramatically reduce in volume. But of course use your best judgement!) Gluten-Free – To make this egg roll in a bowl recipe gluten-free, use tamari instead of soy sauce. Try to find a low-sodium version though. Sodium Sensitive – If you’re sensitive to salt, add a little less soy sauce than the recipe calls for, give it a taste, and then add more as needed.
Video Tutorial
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