Egg Roll in a Bowl {Whole30 + Gluten Free}

This healthy egg roll in a bowl is made in one skillet with simple ingredients for the perfect weeknight dinner recipe! Made with ground turkey, shredded cabbage, carrots, a savory sauce, and some irresistible garnishes. Easy to throw together and totally delicious! Whole30, gluten free, paleo.

The best egg roll in a bowl recipe

When you need to get dinner on the table fast one skillet dinner recipes are the best! Protein, veggies, and a delicious sauce all in one place is a surefire way to get a healthy meal on the table without spending a ton of time in the kitchen.

This egg roll in a bowl recipe has quickly become one of our favorite skillet recipes. Everything you love about egg rolls but “unrolled”! Crispy little bits of meat sautéed in sesame oil, tender caramelized cabbage and carrots, a spicy creamy mayo, and zippy green onions. Like a deconstructed egg roll – YUM!

It’s a super versatile recipe (can be made with ground turkey, chicken, pork, or beef!), and makes great leftovers for a filling lunch the next day.

Why you’ll love this egg roll in a bowl

This easy dinner recipe is:

• Super flavorful
• Umami rich
• Savory
• Packed with veggies
• Healthy
• Whole30 compatible
• Paleo + gluten free
• SO delicious!

Ingredients and substitutions

These healthy bowls are made with just a few simple ingredients. There are some substitutions and swaps you might want to make that I’ll share below.

Here’s what you need

• Toasted sesame oil – The flavor of toasted sesame oil is just perfect for these bowls. If you don’t have any on hand you can totally make it without sesame oil and use another fat like avocado oil or olive oil.
• Ground turkey – Ground turkey is what I usually make this recipe with, but you could easily swap it for ground chicken, pork, or beef.
• Onion – Onion is added with the ground turkey for some savory flavor.
• Garlic – Garlic is finely chopped and also added to the ground turkey as it cooks.
• Ginger – Just a little bit of fresh ginger goes a long way in this recipe!
• Shredded cabbage – Shredded cabbage is the bulk of the veggie base for this recipe. If you want an even easier option substitute the cabbage and carrots with bagged coleslaw mix.
• Shredded carrots – You can either shred the carrots or cut them into small matchsticks (julienne).
• Egg roll stir fry sauce – You’ll make the simple stir fry sauce with chicken broth (or another broth of choice), coconut aminos, rice vinegar, arrowroot powder, and salt. The arrowroot powder is optional but it will help thicken the sauce slightly.
• Salt and pepper – Salt and pepper are added to the ground meat as it cooks to boost the flavor, and you might want to season everything again before serving.
• Garnishes – A simple spicy mayo sauce, thinly sliced green onions, sesame seeds, lime wedges, and an extra drizzle of coconut aminos are my favorite garnishes for this recipe!

What kind of meat do you use for egg roll in a bowl?

This recipe calls for ground turkey, but you could easily substitute it for ground chicken, ground beef, or ground pork!

I always prefer dark meat when cooking with ground turkey or ground chicken but you could also use white meat.

Can you make egg roll in a bowl without soy sauce?

Yep! Absolutely.

To keep this recipe Whole30 compatible or paleo we’ll be leaving out the soy sauce. Coconut aminos are the best soy free substitute for soy sauce and what you’ll use in this recipe.

If you’re not doing a Whole30 you could use gluten free soy sauce (tamari). However, if you make that swap I would recommend adding 1 tablespoon of coconut sugar or brown sugar to make up for the sweetness in coconut aminos and leave out the kosher salt in the sauce.

How to make egg roll in a bowl

Besides the fact that this recipe is made in just one skillet, the steps are also super straightforward and easy! Once your veggies are chopped and the sauce is prepped it will come together in about 12 minutes.

Here’s the step-by-step

• Make the spicy mayo. If using spicy mayo whisk together the mayo, hot sauce, and water to thin. Set aside.
• Make the stir fry sauce. Mix together chicken broth, rice vinegar, coconut aminos, and kosher salt in a small bowl. Set aside.
• Cook the turkey and aromatics. In a large skillet warm sesame oil over medium heat. Add ground turkey, diced onion, ginger, and garlic, and cook until fully browned and cooked through.
• Add veggies and stir fry sauce. Increase heat to medium high and add shredded or julienned carrots, cabbage, and reserved sauce. Sauté, stirring frequently, until cabbage and carrots are wilted and tender, but still have a little bite. Cabbage will continue to wilt a bit after removed from the heat.
• Season and garnish. Season to taste with salt and serve topped with thinly sliced green onions, sesame seeds, lime wedges, spicy mayo, and a drizzle of coconut aminos if desired!

How long will this egg roll in a bowl last in the refrigerator?

It should keep in the fridge for up to 4 days (if it doesn’t get eaten first!) in a covered container.

Can you freeze egg roll in a bowl?

I don’t recommend freezing this recipe. The cabbage will likely lose it’s texture and get mushy once thawed.

How to reheat

To reheat this egg roll in a bowl you can either warm it in the microwave for 1-2 minutes until hot, or warm over low heat in a small skillet, stirring occasionally, until heated through.

I would store the mayo, green onions, and sesame seeds separately from the stir fry and add those after reheating.

How to serve egg roll in a bowl

Garnishes are everything for this recipe. I highly recommend adding the spicy mayo, green onions, sesame seeds, and lime wedges. I also love a little extra drizzle of coconut aminos over the top.

If you’re doing a Whole30 this bowl is a delicious complete Whole30 dinner. You could serve it over steamed cauliflower rice if you want to add some more vegetables.

If you’re not doing a Whole30 you could serve it over rice or with rice noodles.

Love this healthy Whole30 dinner recipe? Check out these other yummy recipes!

• Whole30 Cashew Chicken Stir Fry
• Roasted Veggie Protein Bowls
• Healthy Chicken Patties
• Buffalo Chicken Stuffed Peppers
• Classic Whole30 Meatloaf
• Super Easy Whole30 Chicken Salad
• Creamy Whole30 Smothered Pork Chops
• Whole30 Beanless Chili
• Nourishing Chicken and Cauliflower Rice Soup
• Garlicky Grilled Shrimp Skewers

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