Takeout gets a healthy makeover with this easy Egg Roll in a Bowl. Made with ground turkey or chicken and broccoli slaw, it’s an unstoppably tasty 30-minute meal perfect for lunch, dinner, or a late-night snack.
Imagine your favorite Asian takeout egg roll, but instead of limiting yourself to one or two to save room for the main event, this delish egg roll in a bowl is the main event.
This recipe takes all the star players in a classic egg roll filling and turns them into a fast, healthy meal that’s great for quick dinners and phenomenal leftover too.
- Juicy meat (or tofu, if you prefer your egg roll in a bowl vegetarian).
- Zippy fresh ginger and garlic (key for this Healthy Chicken Stir Fry too).
- Salty, umami-factor soy sauce (or coconut aminos if you want a keto, paleo, gluten free, or Whole30 egg roll in a bowl).
- Colorful, thin strips of fresh veggies for nutrition and crunch (if you love vegetable-focused stir fries, try this Vegetarian Pad Thai).
To enjoy, simply pile the scrumptious egg roll filling over your favorite rice (or cauliflower rice if you prefer a low carb egg roll in a bowl), grab your fork or chopsticks, and DIVE ON IN!
You won’t miss the traditional wrapper—promise!
5 Star Review
“Love this dish, I have continued to make it multiple times and it never disappoints. My whole family loves it, even my young children. Simple, easy, healthy, and fast to put together.”
— Carissa —
How to Make this Egg Roll in a Bowl
This is the BEST egg roll in a bowl recipe! It takes all of the best parts of an egg roll and sautés them together in a single skillet in less than 30 minutes.
It’s faster than delivery, and so much better for you too (just like my Healthy Fried Rice)!
The Ingredients
- Ground Turkey. Traditionally egg rolls are made with ground pork, but as I was looking to make mine healthy, I made this egg roll in a bowl with ground turkey instead.
- Broccoli Slaw. Aside from being nutritious, broccoli slaw (similar to regular vegetable coleslaw mix but with shredded broccoli added) brings a nice crunch that replaces the traditional crispy, fried egg roll wrapper. (It’s also the core ingredient for this Asian Noodle Salad.)
- Carrots. Yes, you can use the ones that come pre-shredded in those cute little bags.
- Mushrooms. Even if you don’t love mushrooms, I highly recommend adding them to this recipe. Like my Vegetarian Lettuce Wraps, the mushrooms’ taste is not prominent. Because they are finely chopped, their texture isn’t noticeable either. Mushrooms have a rich, unique savoriness that deepens the flavor of this egg roll in a bowl.
- Green Onions. For a little zip and added bite.
- Chili Paste. Garlic chili paste, sambal oelek, or even sriracha sauce are all perfect options for adding a kick to this healthy egg roll in a bowl.
- Garlic, Ginger, Soy Sauce, Rice Vinegar. The fantastic four. Once you have these on hand, you’ll be ready to garnish any of these healthy stir fry recipes.
- Sesame Oil. GAME CHANGER right here. A drizzle of this golden nectar adds an intense, nutty flavor to any Asian-inspired recipe.
Does Egg Roll in a Bowl Have an Egg In It
Despite the name, an egg roll in a bowl doesn’t contain an egg! Traditional egg roll recipes call for an egg in the dough, but most modern recipes use rice paper for simplicity. This egg roll in a bowl eliminates the wrapper completely. If you like, you can mix a scrambled egg into the filling. See Homemade Fried Rice for egg cooking tips
The Directions
- Whisk together soy sauce and cornstarch, stir in the turkey, and let marinate while you prep the vegetables.
- Brown the turkey with the onions and mushrooms.
- Add the slaw, carrots, ginger, and garlic.
- Add the remaining egg roll ingredients. Pile over rice and ENJOY!
Recipe Adaptations
- To Make Whole30 or Paleo. For a Paleo and Whole30 egg roll in a bowl, swap coconut aminos for the soy sauce and swap arrowroot starch for the cornstarch. (This Asian Cabbage Salad is also Whole30.)
- To Make Keto. Follow the above directions for Whole30.
- To Make Vegetarian. Swap the meat for crumbled extra-firm tofu. Press the water out of the tofu first, then crumble it right into the mixing bowl with the soy sauce and cornstarch. (Be sure to check out this General Tso’s Tofu too.)
- To Make Gluten Free. Use tamari or coconut aminos instead of soy sauce.
- Korean Beef Bowl. A similarly fun, fast, and delicious bowl recipe.
- Cabbage Stir Fry. A delicious, equally easy spin on this reader favorite.
Storage Tips
- To Store. The filling for egg roll in a bowl lasts in the fridge for up to 4 days in an airtight storage container. You can store the rice on its own or portion everything together into individual serving containers for meal prep throughout the week.
- To Reheat. Rewarm leftover egg roll in a bowl in the microwave or in a wok over medium-low heat. I find the leftovers lose some of their zip, so I like to top mine with a few shakes of extra soy sauce.
- To Freeze. Place leftovers in an airtight, freezer-safe storage container and freeze for up to 3 months. Let thaw overnight in the refrigerator before reheating as directed above.
Tip!
If you forget to thaw your frozen leftovers, you can reheat them slowly in the microwave or on the stove with a splash of water (I did this and it was fine!).
Leftover Ideas
For a delicious meal low in carbs, wrap the filling inside lettuce cups. You could also top the leftovers with a fried egg for a tasty meal.
What to Serve with Egg Roll in a Bowl
Recommended Tools
- Small Whisk. No more splashing your ingredients all over the counter with this small whisk.
- Wok. A wok is not necessary to make this recipe, but it’s a great investment. This is a more affordable option. You also can make this recipe in any large skillet.
- Chopsticks. If you regularly make Asian recipes at home, investing in a gorgeous pair of washable, reusable chopsticks is well worth it.
The Best Wok
I’ve had this one for many years, and I still love it. It’s non-stick, anodized aluminum construction heats evenly for making a perfect stir fry.
Go ahead and have seconds. This is an egg roll recipe that holds the calories, but not the unstoppably delish taste!
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. To make a vegan egg roll in a bowl, simply omit the ground turkey. To add protein, you can swap for tofu (see the main post for directions) or plant-based ground vegan “meat”.
Sure! While I usually go for brown rice or cauliflower rice, you could also serve the egg roll filling over cooked rice noodles or soba noodles.
If you don’t have rice vinegar in your pantry, you could try swapping for apple cider vinegar or red wine vinegar. The flavor will be a little different but still delicious! Use less of the other vinegars, as they are stronger.
Egg Roll in a Bowl
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce divided (use coconut aminos to make Paleo, Keto, Whole30, or gluten free)
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch (use arrowroot starch to make Paleo, Whole30, or Keto)
- 16 ounces 90% or 93% lean ground turkey (to make vegetarian, swap crumbled extra-firm tofu; press it dry first)
- 8 ounces cremini mushrooms
- 3 cloves garlic
- 1 small bunch green onions divided
- 1 tablespoon canola oil, grapeseed oil, or similar neutrally flavored high-temperature cooking oil (olive oil will smoke, so I suggest one of these other oils instead)
- 1 (12-ounce) bag broccoli coleslaw
- 1 cup grated carrots freshly grated from peeled carrots or store-bought
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger minced (or one teaspoon ground ginger, though the flavor will be less bright)
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 2 teaspoons fresh chili paste (sambal oelek) or hot sauce of choice plus additional to taste
- 2 teaspoons sesame oil
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
For Serving:
- Prepared brown rice
- Prepared quinoa
- Cauliflower rice
Instructions
- In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together 1 tablespoon soy sauce and cornstarch with a fork. Add the turkey, breaking apart the meat and stirring to coat with the sauce. Let marinate 10 minutes.
- Meanwhile, chop the mushrooms very finely and mince the garlic. Thinly slice the green onions. If any of your other ingredients are not yet prepped, do it now.
- Heat a wok or large, deep sauté pan over high heat. Add the oil and swirl to coat. Add the marinated turkey and cook, breaking apart the meat into small bits with a heatproof spatula, until it’s no longer pink and fully cooked through, about 5 minutes. Add the green onions (reserve a small handful for serving) and mushrooms and cook until the mushrooms soften, about 2 additional minutes.
- Reduce the heat to medium-low. Add the broccoli coleslaw, carrots, ginger, and garlic. Stir-fry for 2 minutes, until the vegetables are softened.
- Add the rice vinegar, chili paste, sesame oil, black pepper, and remaining 2 tablespoons soy sauce, then stir to combine. Continue to cook for 1 additional minute. Taste and add additional soy sauce, hot sauce, or black pepper as desired. Scoop into serving bowls (over brown rice, quinoa, or cauliflower rice if desired). Serve hot, sprinkled with additional green onions.
Notes
- TO STORE: Store the egg roll filling in an airtight storage container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. You can store the rice on its own or portion everything together into individual serving containers for a meal-prep approach.
- TO REHEAT: Rewarm leftovers in the microwave or in a wok over medium-low heat. I find the leftovers lose some of their zip, so I like to top mine with a few shakes of extra soy sauce.
- TO FREEZE: Place leftovers in an airtight, freezer-safe storage container and freeze for up to 3 months. Let thaw overnight in the refrigerator, then reheat as directed above.
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Fast, easy, and versatile. Here are some of my other favorite healthy stir fry recipes:
This is SO good! I added:
1 small yellow pepper (cut into matchsticks)
Addt’l 2t chili paste.
Used ground pork.
Served with a bit of Jasmine rice. Drizzled with some high quality sesame oil.
I’m so glad you enjoyed it, Tara! Thanks for taking the time to share this awesome review!
This was delicious, as per usual! Great idea for meal preps! I omitted mushrooms (preference), and didn’t have sesame oil, which i was so disappointed about at first because I’m sure it adds a great flavour to this dish! I used canola oil instead though and it was still so good! Great job Erin :)
Rachelle, thanks for taking the time to write this review! I’m glad to hear the recipe was a hit.
GUYS – if you like this sort of thing, make this RIGHT AWAY! I’m so serious! I left out green onions because I’m quite sensitive to their strong taste, but it was still perfect! I made it for meal prep, and I plan to serve it with brown rice for my husband, and on greens or cauliflower rice for me.
Some things I did to make prep a little easier:
if you have a food processor with the grater attachment, use this for the carrots!
When you’re prepping, put the broccoli slaw, carrots, garlic, and ginger all in one bowl so that you can just pour it all in the pan at one time during cooking. Same with the chili paste, sesame oil, pepper, and vinegar.
Tip: the broccoli slaw wilts pretty quickly in the pan, so if you want it to stay pretty crunchy, no need to sauté for very long. maybe one minute.
THANK YOU so much for this recipe! It’s seriously so good, I couldn’t stop standing there at the counter eating it over the bowl when it was done. haha!
Rachael, this comment makes my night. THANK YOU!!!!
Made this tonight and it was totally delicious. I also used my food processor to grate both the broccoli and the carrots as my local store did not have any broccoli slaw. I did add extra sambal olek as you suggested to amp up the heat. Wonderful!!
Great tip, Patty! I’m glad to hear you enjoyed the recipe.
I’m here to report back! I made the broccoli slaw myself with a food processor, since I was already prepping florets earlier in the week (and bonus, no need to grate the carrots by hand!), left out the green onions because my fiancé hates them, and added some extra soy and sambal when the rice was added at the end. It turned out fantastic! Will definitely make again!
Hooray! I’m glad it was a winner, Jessi. Thanks for taking the time to share this review!
So yummy! ! Made a double batch last night with ground lean chicken (it’s what I had on hand) – also used the grape seed oil and Sriracha sauce for the chili paste.
Eating it for lunch today – the whole family loved it and the husband dived in for seconds!
Thanks for reporting back, Ashley! I’m glad to hear you enjoyed it!
This was a hit. I love your healthy recipes. Would it be possible for you to post the sodium content for your recipes with the nutritional information? Thank you!
Hi Ann-Marie, I’m glad to hear the recipe was a hit! I don’t include a sodium estimate because it can vary so much depending on the brands of ingredients you use, so I’d recommend using an online calculator like MyFitnessPal and inputting your exact brands if sodium content is important for you. Thanks for sharing this review!
This site has quickly become one of my favorites when on a hunt for a new recipe. I am not a fan of mushrooms, so was hesitant about using them. I took Erin’s advice, and the first time I used about 1/2 what was called for. As promised, I didn’t notice them! This dish was a quick and easy dinner, with plenty of leftovers to cover my lunch for the week. Here I am making it a second time and going with 3/4 of the mushrooms! I used a food processor to them SMALL. I have also increased the amount of chili paste, and use soy sauce when serving. Thanks for all of the great recipes!
Michelle, I am so so pleased to hear this, THANK YOU! And thank you for taking time to leave this review. It means so much to me and is really helpful for others considering the recipes too!
I made this last night for my family. Really tasty! We had enough for lunch today. Thanks for this easy, family friendly recipe!
Just curious, since you mentioned the broccoli slaw is a go-to for you, how else do you prepare it (other than as a slaw itself)? Thanks in advance!
I’m so happy this recipe was a hit, Erin! You could prepare the broccoli slaw as part of a larger salad or utilize it in other stir fry recipes. Thank you for taking the time to share this kind review!
Delicious! So healthy and you feel good eating it…had to make myself stop! Will be another weeknight staple.
I’m so happy to hear that this was a hit, Pamela! Thank you for taking the time to share this kind review!
Hi Erin! We’ve made this twice recently and it’s one of my new favorite recipes! You are seriously the best at coming up with the most flavorful and healthy dishes! We first made this exactly as written with ground turkey and it was amazing! We made it a second time and to mix it up we used shredded chicken stirred in with a little extra sauce! We also added an orange pepper cut into sticks. It was amazing too! That’s another thing I love about your recipes, they are always wonderful as written but there are also little ways to change things by swapping a vegetable or meat here and there so we don’t get sick of the recipes we love to make all the time!!!!
This MADE my day, Tracy! Thank you for taking the time to share this incredibly kind review!
I don’t have rice vinegar, and I don’t cook enough to buy that, what can I substitute.?
Hi Rita! I have not tried to swap out the rice vinegar, but you could try using apple cider vinegar or white wine vinegar instead. I hope this helps!
SO GOOD! These were so easy to make and very tasty! And I love a recipe that makes leftovers for lunch the next day. We did have a little problem with our broccoli slaw being a bit (read: waaayyyy) too fibrous, but that just required us to pick around a little bit. Not a flaw with the recipe. I will make this again and try a different bag of broccoli slaw! YUM!
Adrienne, I am so happy to hear these flavors hit the spot for you!! For the slaw, I’ve used Mann’s before with success. I hope you love it even more next time!
Tasty.
YAY, so glad Amy. thank you!
Just cooked this tonight. My wife and I really enjoyed it. I added some Sriracha to my bowl, I like it a little spicy.
I’m so happy to hear that this was a hit, Josh! Thank you for taking the time to share this kind review!
This looks great! Does the calorie count include the rice?
Hi Michelle! It does not since people to choose to serve the recipe with different things (quinoa, brown rice, cauliflower rice, etc). I hope you love it if you try it!
I just made this. It tastes so amazing! Just like an egg roll!! But much healthier! It was much easier to make than I thought. Thank you!
Thank you for sharing this kind review, Jessie! I’m so happy this recipe was a hit!
This was so delicious—my 6 year old cleaned his plate so will definitely be adding it to our list of kid approved recipes. I subbed Trader Joe’s Soyaki Sauce for the soy sauce, ginger and rice wine vinegar and added a few shakes of sesame citrus ginger spice blend that I had hanging out in my cupboard.
I’m so happy to hear that this recipe was a hit, Elise! Thank you for sharing this kind review!
Really loved this recipe, I couldn’t find small jar of chili paste at my grocery store so I used a siracha sauce blend which worked well. Recipe not complicated which was a plus.
I’m so happy to hear that this was a hit, Kelly! Thank you for taking the time to share this kind review!
Love this recipe! I add 4 scrambled eggs as well, yum!
Thank you for sharing this kind review, Nancy! I’m so happy to hear that the recipe was a hit!
My husband and I love this dish!!! I passed it on to my son I know he will love it too. The only change I made was coleslaw mix in place of broccoli mix.
This will be one of my regular dishes for sure!
I’m so pleased to hear that you enjoyed this recipe, Diane! Thank you for sharing this kind review!
I was craving an egg roll bowl yesterday but I always hesitate to use ground turkey in recipes as it’s not a family favorite; however, this is all I could find yesterday at the supermarket. I liked how you prepped the turkey prior to cooking it, so I decided to give this recipe a try. It was a total hit with my family! I added some spicy mayo as a topping and used a cabbage slaw instead of broccoli slaw. I will definitely add this to my meal rotation, so easy and tasty! Thank you.
I’m so happy that the recipe was a hit, Maria! Thank you for sharing this kind review!
I don’t think I’ve ever left a review for a recipe before but I had to! This is amazing!!!! My husband raved about it :) I made it as written. Delicious!! Thank you for sharing your cooking talent and filling our souls with food!
This makes my day, Tonya! Thank you for sharing this kind review!
Love this dish, I have continued to make it multiple times and it never disappoints. My whole family loves it, even my young children. Simple, easy, healthy and fast to put together.
I’m SO happy that you’ve enjoyed it, Carissa! Thank you for sharing this kind review!
I love this recipe! So good and so healthy! I have shared with all my sisters and nieces! It is awesome!
I’m so happy that you enjoyed it, Kathi! Thank you for sharing this kind review!
Very filling and satisfying veggie-packed meal! I did add a touch more soy sauce and black pepper. I also recommend serving with a tiny bit of Chinese hot mustard. 1 teaspoon per serving really gives it a little extra special zing. Thanks for the great recipe, Erin!
I’m so happy that you enjoyed it, Lara! Thank you for sharing this kind review!
Loved it! Added extra hot sauce and served over basmati rice.
I’m so happy that you enjoyed it, Elaine! Thank you for sharing this kind review!
Looks Awesome
Any suggestion on how to use tofu instead of turkey
Thank you
Hi Eileen! Swap the meat for crumbled extra-firm tofu. Press the water out of the tofu first, then crumble it right into the mixing bowl with the soy sauce and cornstarch. I hope you enjoy it!
AWESOME
Thank You
The recipe was delicious and a hit. I used ground chicken breast in place of the turkey. Reduced the amount of chili paste since I don’t like too much spice. Very easy to prepare. Served in a bowl over jasmine rice.
I’m so happy that you enjoyed it, Lori! Thank you for sharing this kind review!
Loved it! Came together quickly, tasted every bit as great as I expected (and I have super high expectations for Erin’s recipes – she never lets me down), *and* fits into my healthy eating goals/preferences.
I’m so happy that you enjoyed it, Nita! Thank you for sharing this kind review!
Delicious!! Couldn’t find broccoli slaw so just used my food processor to make my own. Also, the store was out of ground turkey so used ground chicken instead.
I like this version more than the one I used to use that used cabbage. Will be my new go-to!
I’m so happy that you enjoyed it, Megan! Thank you for sharing this kind review!
Healthy and so easy to make!
Hi Lisa! So glad you enjoyed the recipe! Thank you for this kind review!
This is so good! Lots of vegetables and flavor, just really delicious. I followed the recipe except I used sambal olek instead of garlic/chili sauce but other than that no changes…really delicious.
Hi Jean! So glad you enjoyed the recipe! Thank you for this kind review!
Love your recipes! Would you consider adding the Sodium in your nutritional information? Essential for heart patients. Thank you!
Hi Linda! I stopped including sodium info because it can vary so much depending upon what products you used, and I found a lot of conflicting info online, so ultimately I didn’t feel comfortable publishing it because sometimes it wasn’t even in the ballpark. If you’d like to calculate it yourself, there are lots of free tools online (myfitnesspal.com is popular). I hope that helps!
Made this tonight and it will be in the regular rotation now. We really hate mushrooms in this house so I just subbed some zucchini instead. We put it over basmati rice and topped with bean sprouts to add an extra crunch. My husband raved.
Hi Elizabeth! So glad you enjoyed the recipe! Thank you for this kind review!
This recipe is soooooo good, and simple to make.
Hi Lisa! So glad you enjoyed the recipe! Thank you for this kind review!
Absolutely love it. I have been trying to eat healthier, but not lose flavors I love. Anytime you can make something that is healthier and it still fills a craving it is a keeper.
Hi Steve! So glad you enjoyed the recipe! Thank you for this kind review!