15-minute eggroll in a bowl;

egg roll in a bowl;

A delicious homemade and healthful alternative to Chinese takeout.

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Sometimes I just crave Chinese takeout and, let’s be real, it’s hard to be healthy. I mean I love sesame chicken, and lo mein, and dumplings. But this recipe is deliciousness and more! Satisfy your craving with this recipe for eggroll in a bowl, but I’ll let you in on a little secret. You can ditch the calories and guilt by making it yourself! Go heavy on the veggies but make a tasty sauce that is really what hits those taste buds as that classic Chinese takeout flavor.

Plus, if you play your cards right, this eggroll in a bowl is a 15-minute meal! Buy some pre-prepared ingredients, and this is an amazing weeknight staple. Just swing by the grocery instead of picking up that takeout menu. This eggroll in a bowl is a meal you can feel good about, without compromising flavor. Making this yourself probably would take the same time or less than ordering and waiting for delivery. And I don’t feel like I’m missing out when I eat this instead!

I like to use pork for this eggroll in a bowl, because I think it has all the flavors I usually expect in eggrolls. But you can sub other meats for the pork if you prefer. I’ve done ground turkey before, and while I still prefer pork, it was fine. I do think turkey tends to be a little dry, so I might add an extra splash of sesame oil, or some extra sauce. To maximize the healthful benefit without compromising taste, you could do half pork and half turkey.

I like the half-and-half approach, because it’s a more healthful choice overall, but balancing the classic flavors means you still get deliciousness. Plus, I know the diet industry contends that fat and sugar are your worst enemies. But a moderate amount of fat makes a dish satisfying and keeps you from craving or binging on excess calories. Of course, everyone is different, so don’t be afraid to experiment! You could even try tofu if you need a vegetarian option.

So check out this eggroll in a bowl recipe, and tuck it away for those hectic days when you’re rushing around. A quick and easy meal you can feel good about is always a win in my book!

Secrets to Success

• For a weeknight meal where you’re crunched on time, grab some slaw mix from the grocery. Pre-shredded cabbage and carrots means you dump, cook, and are eating in a jiff!
• I prefer pork in this eggroll in a bowl recipe. However, you could change up the protein. If you’re a meat eater, ground turkey is another other option. For turkey, I suggest half pork and half turkey, or adding extra sauce or a bit of fat to balance the dryness.
• For a vegetarian option, try tofu. I suggest marinating the tofu in an asian sauce (yoshida, soy, storebought, or your own) before cooking. That way the tofu will have more time to pick up some extra flavor in this dish. I prefer silken tofu generally, but a moderate or firm tofu will hold up better for pan frying and tossing.

Looking for other easy weeknight meals? Check out these delicious options:

• Easy cheesy beef empanadas are a quick weeknight meal that use puff pastry for the shell so you only need to make the filling. Plus extra filling can be used later in the week for quesadillas, tacos, or nachos!
• Another quick and healthful option is buttery brussel sprouts and ravioli.
• Rosemary cream chicken is a perfect weeknight meal served over noodles.

egg roll in a bowl;

A delicious homemade and healthful alternative to Chinese takeout.

Prep Time: 5 minutes minutes

Cook Time: 10 minutes minutes

Total Time: 15 minutes minutes

Oven Temp: –

Servings: 4

Author: bestwithchocolate.com

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Ingredients

• 1 lb ground pork (try ½ lb pork, ½ lb turkey for less fat, or replace with marinated firm tofu for a vegetarian option)
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 14 oz cabbage (or swap cabbage and carrots for pre-shredded slaw mix)
• 2 carrots, cut into strips
• ¼ cup soy sauce (I use low sodium)
• ½ tsp rice wine vinegar
• 1 tsp ground ginger
• 1 egg
• 1 tsp sesame oil
• 1 scallion, sliced
• 1 tsp sesame seeds

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Instructions

• Chop, use a grater, or food processor to shred the cabbage and carrots. If using pre-shredded slaw mix, skip this step.
• Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Once warm, add the pork (or turkey, or tofu) and cook until browned. Remove protein to a plate or bowl. Can remove excess liquid, but a little can be left to help flavor the vegetables.
• In the same skillet, add a splash of oil and the clove of minced garlic. Sautee 30 seconds or until fragrant.
• Add the shredded cabbage and carrots. Add the ¼ cup soy sauce, ½ tsp rice wine vinegar, and 1 tsp ground ginger, and stir to combine. Cook 8-12 minutes or until cabbage has started to soften but still has some crunch.
• Add back the protein and toss together to combine.
• Push the cabbage to the side of the pan and crack an egg in the pan. Using a spoon or chopsticks, scramble until done. Mix egg and egg roll mixture together and remove from the heat.
• Toss with a splash of sesame oil and garnish with chopped scallions and sesame seeds.

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