Traditional egg roll wrappers contain 12g carbs each—this deconstructed version keeps all the flavor, ditches 90% of the carbs.
High-Protein Egg Roll in a Bowl
Dive into a tantalizing twist on a classic favorite with this High-Protein Egg Roll in a Bowl! Packed with savory ground turkey, crisp cabbage, and a splash of soy sauce, this one-pot wonder is not only a flavor explosion but also a fantastic meal prep option. Whip it up in no time and enjoy a protein-packed feast that will keep your taste buds dancing!
Prep
15
min
Cook
15
min
Serves
4
people
Level
beginner
📝 Ingredients
Serves 4🥬Fresh Produce(6)
- 4 cloves garlic, minced (12g)
- 1 tbsp fresh grated ginger (6g) (15 ml)
- ½ tsp grated ginger (2.5 ml)optional
- 3 green onions, sliced (30g)
- 1 small white onion, diced (70g)
- Water to thinoptional
🥩Meat & Seafood(1)
- 1.5 lb (680g) 93/7 lean ground turkey (680 g)
🥛Dairy & Eggs(1)
- 120g non-fat Greek yogurt (4.24 oz)optional
🫙Pantry Staples(3)
- 1 tbsp honey (21g) (15 ml)
- 1 tsp honey (7g) (5 ml)optional
- 1 tbsp sesame oil (15 ml)
🧂Spices & Seasonings(3)
- black pepper to taste
- ½ tsp garlic powder (2.5 ml)optional
- salt, pepper, and garlic to taste
🍯Sauces & Condiments(6)
- 1 tbsp hoisin sauce (16g) (15 ml)
- ¼ cup (60ml) low-sodium soy sauce or coconut aminos (60 ml)coconut aminos
- 1 tbsp sriracha (15g) (15 ml)
- 1 tbsp sriracha (15 ml)optional
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar (15 ml)
- 1 tsp rice vinegar (5 ml)optional
📦Other(1)
- 14–16 oz (425g) coleslaw mix (397 g)
👨🍳 Instructions
- 1
Heat a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add sesame oil, onion, garlic, and ginger. Sauté 60–90 seconds until fragrant.
- 2
Add ground turkey and cook until browned and slightly crispy.
- 3
Toss in coleslaw mix and cook 3–4 minutes until tender but still crisp.
- 4
Pour in the flavor sauce, stir well, and let simmer 2–3 minutes.
- 5
Remove from heat, top with green onions, and drizzle with sauce.
💡 Pro Tips
- ✓Heat your skillet to 400-425°F before adding oil to create the Leidenfrost effect, which prevents sticking and creates better searing on the turkey.technique400-425°F
- ✓Cook ground turkey to an internal temperature of 165°F but continue browning for 2-3 minutes after to develop Maillard reaction flavors and achieve crispy edges.timing165°F + 2-3 minutes
- ✓Add coleslaw mix when the pan temperature drops to 350°F (after turkey releases steam) to maintain vegetable cell structure and preserve the crisp texture.technique350°F
- ✓Salt the coleslaw mix 10 minutes before cooking and pat dry to remove 30-40% of moisture, preventing the dish from becoming watery when heated.ingredient30-40% moisture removal
- ✓Reserve 25% of your sauce for finishing because high heat breaks down flavor compounds in soy-based sauces, reducing umami intensity by up to 15%.timing25% reserved sauce
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Prep
15
min
Cook
15
min
Serves
4
people
Level
beginner
Share this recipe
Traditional egg roll wrappers contain 12g carbs each—this deconstructed version keeps all the flavor, ditches 90% of the carbs.
High-Protein Egg Roll in a Bowl
Dive into a tantalizing twist on a classic favorite with this High-Protein Egg Roll in a Bowl! Packed with savory ground turkey, crisp cabbage, and a splash of soy sauce, this one-pot wonder is not only a flavor explosion but also a fantastic meal prep option. Whip it up in no time and enjoy a protein-packed feast that will keep your taste buds dancing!
📝 Ingredients
Serves 4🥬Fresh Produce(6)
- 4 cloves garlic, minced (12g)
- 1 tbsp fresh grated ginger (6g) (15 ml)
- ½ tsp grated ginger (2.5 ml)optional
- 3 green onions, sliced (30g)
- 1 small white onion, diced (70g)
- Water to thinoptional
🥩Meat & Seafood(1)
- 1.5 lb (680g) 93/7 lean ground turkey (680 g)
🥛Dairy & Eggs(1)
- 120g non-fat Greek yogurt (4.24 oz)optional
🫙Pantry Staples(3)
- 1 tbsp honey (21g) (15 ml)
- 1 tsp honey (7g) (5 ml)optional
- 1 tbsp sesame oil (15 ml)
🧂Spices & Seasonings(3)
- black pepper to taste
- ½ tsp garlic powder (2.5 ml)optional
- salt, pepper, and garlic to taste
🍯Sauces & Condiments(6)
- 1 tbsp hoisin sauce (16g) (15 ml)
- ¼ cup (60ml) low-sodium soy sauce or coconut aminos (60 ml)coconut aminos
- 1 tbsp sriracha (15g) (15 ml)
- 1 tbsp sriracha (15 ml)optional
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar (15 ml)
- 1 tsp rice vinegar (5 ml)optional
📦Other(1)
- 14–16 oz (425g) coleslaw mix (397 g)
👨🍳 Instructions
- 1
Heat a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add sesame oil, onion, garlic, and ginger. Sauté 60–90 seconds until fragrant.
- 2
Add ground turkey and cook until browned and slightly crispy.
- 3
Toss in coleslaw mix and cook 3–4 minutes until tender but still crisp.
- 4
Pour in the flavor sauce, stir well, and let simmer 2–3 minutes.
- 5
Remove from heat, top with green onions, and drizzle with sauce.
💡 Pro Tips
- ✓Heat your skillet to 400-425°F before adding oil to create the Leidenfrost effect, which prevents sticking and creates better searing on the turkey.technique400-425°F
- ✓Cook ground turkey to an internal temperature of 165°F but continue browning for 2-3 minutes after to develop Maillard reaction flavors and achieve crispy edges.timing165°F + 2-3 minutes
- ✓Add coleslaw mix when the pan temperature drops to 350°F (after turkey releases steam) to maintain vegetable cell structure and preserve the crisp texture.technique350°F
- ✓Salt the coleslaw mix 10 minutes before cooking and pat dry to remove 30-40% of moisture, preventing the dish from becoming watery when heated.ingredient30-40% moisture removal
- ✓Reserve 25% of your sauce for finishing because high heat breaks down flavor compounds in soy-based sauces, reducing umami intensity by up to 15%.timing25% reserved sauce