Egg Roll In A Bowl – 20 Minute One Pot Dinner

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This Egg Roll In A Bowl is a one-pot recipe that is done in under 20 minutes. It is a quick and easy recipe that is filled with ground pork and crunchy cabbage and flavored with garlic, ginger, and coconut aminos. The prep work is super easy because all you need is a bag of coleslaw mix! 

Having easy dinner options is key when you are eating healthy. You need to have options that are even easier, and taste better, than takeout! This Egg Roll In A Bowl recipe definitely checks all those boxes. The shortcut here is to use a pre-shredded bag of coleslaw mix that contains green cabbage and carrots. All you have to do is brown the meat, add the bag of mix and some seasoning and you have dinner ready super quick! This is a great option for busy weeknights or for meal prep. 

Egg Roll In A Bowl is a healthy twist on the classic egg rolls. Instead of wrapping the ingredients in wonton wrappers, this dish takes the insides of the egg rolls and serves them in a bowl. Hence, the catchy name! This is a low-carb, gluten-free option that is so easy to make!

Reasons you will love this Egg Roll In A Bowl Recipe

• This recipe is done in under 20 minutes and requires barely any prep.
• You can pair this recipe with rice or for a low-carb option substitute cauliflower rice. 
• This Egg Roll In A Bowl recipe is packed with flavor but only uses 7 simple ingredients. 
• It is made in one pot, which means minimal clean-up and dishes. 
• Add optional toppings such as sriracha to make it spicy or add even more veggies if you’d like!

Meal prep tips for this recipe 

This recipe would be great to prep ahead of time for an easy and healthy dinner or lunch. Prep it, and then store it in glass Pyrex containers that you can easily heat in the microwave. Or, if you want to make this meal fresh for dinner, most of the work is already done for you because you are using a coleslaw mix. But, if you want to make dinner even quicker, you can prep the rice ahead of time or use a pre-made packet of rice that you can just pop in the microwave! Costco is a great place to get the shelf-staple packets. Or, Trader Joe’s also carries pre-cooked rice in the frozen section that is really easy to heat up. 

Is this recipe gluten-free or dairy-free?

Yes! This recipe is both gluten-free and dairy-free. If you would like this recipe to be paleo, grain-free, or low-carb, use cauliflower rice instead of regular rice or remove the rice all together.

What is coconut aminos?

Coconut aminos is a savory sauce that is made from fermented sap or nectar of the coconut palm tree. It is an alternative to soy sauce that is used often in paleo cooking. It is lower in sodium and is a soy-free and gluten-free option. Be careful to not get it confused with Liquid Aminos, which is still a soy sauce substitute but different from coconut aminos. I love using coconut aminos in cooking because it adds a sweet and savory flavor. I also use coconut aminos in my Ground Beef and Broccoli recipe and in the stir-fry sauce in my Chicken Meal Prep Series. 

Tools to make Egg Roll In A Bowl 

Large Skillet – Did you know that conventional cookware (particularly non-stick) contains chemicals that can leach into our foods? A better option is to use ceramic cookware or stainless steel. I like the brand Green Pan, it is fairly inexpensive and does not contain chemicals such as PFAs and PFOAs. 

Garlic press– I love this tool! You can mince your garlic into small pieces in a matter of seconds. It is a tool I always reach for in my kitchen. 

Wooden spoon or spatula – I prefer to use wooden utensils because they are nontoxic. This is the set I have and love! 

Ingredients for Egg Roll In A Bowl recipe 

• Avocado oil – I like avocado oil for its neutral flavor, but you can also substitute it for olive oil. 
• Ground pork – Ground pork gives this dish great flavor because of its fat content. You can also substitute for other types of ground meat, such as ground chicken or ground turkey. 
• Garlic- Fresh garlic adds a ton of flavor to the dish. If you want to keep it easy you can also substitute for 1 teaspoon of garlic powder. 
• Coleslaw mix – 1 bag of coleslaw mix is all you need for this recipe. Using the pre-shredded bag from the grocery store makes this recipe super simple! I like the blend with cabbage and carrots or you can also use a broccoli slaw mix too. If you want to shred your own cabbage, you will need about 5 cups of cabbage for this dish. 
• Ground ginger – I like to use ground ginger to keep this recipe super simple. You can also use fresh ginger, but I don’t typically have that on hand, so I opt for what is easy. 
• Coconut aminos – If you do not want to use coconut aminos, you can substitute for low-sodium soy sauce, but I would reduce the amount to about one tablespoon. 
• Salt – To season and bring out the flavors. I like Redmond Real Salt.
• Rice – I like jasmine rice the best, but you can use whatever type you’d like. White rice or brown rice both work great! You can also substitute for cauliflower rice if you would like this dish to be low-carb or grain-free. Pro tip: get the frozen organic jasmine rice from Trader Joe’s that you can microwave to make this even easier!
• Optional toppings: green onions, sriracha sauce, red pepper flakes or sesame seeds.

How to make Egg Roll In A Bowl

First, heat a large skillet over medium heat, and once the pan is hot, add avocado oil. Add the ground pork and cook until browned and almost completely cooked through about 5-7 minutes. If there is excess grease in the pan, remove the grease with a spoon. 

Next, add the minced garlic and sauté for about 1-2 minutes or until fragrant. Add the ground ginger and salt and stir to combine. 

Then add in the coleslaw mix and coconut aminos . Cook until the cabbage is wilted and the ground pork is cooked through, about 4 minutes. I like it to still be a little crunchy, but if you want it softer you can cook it longer until your desired texture.

Serve with rice or cauliflower rice and sprinkle with green onions and sriracha if desired and enjoy!

How to store Egg Roll In A Bowl 

To store the leftovers, add them to an airtight container and keep them in the fridge for up to 5 days. To reheat, you can microwave until warmed through or add it back to a small skillet and heat over medium heat until hot. 

Add-in ideas

If you want to add even more veggies, try this dish with the addition of sliced bell peppers, water chestnuts, yellow onion, or broccoli.