Easy Low Carb Egg Roll in a Bowl combines all the flavors of egg rolls without the carbohydrates from the egg roll wrapper or the fat from deep frying. This high-protein dish is paleo and keto diet-friendly. You will be surprised at how awesome this tastes and how unbelievably simple it is.
This easy low-carb recipe can be made in fifteen minutes or less. To keep with the low-carb theme, serve with broccoli or cauliflower rice. If carbs are not an issue, serve with gyoza or bacon-wrapped water chestnuts.
Enjoy all the delicious flavors of your favorite egg rolls without the guilt with this healthy, low-carb egg roll-in-a-bowl recipe. Packed with vegetables and protein, this dish is a tasty and satisfying option for any meal.
Ingredients Needed
This dish comes together quickly and easily, so have everything chopped and ready to go!
- Meat: I like to use mild pork sausage because it is so flavorful, but you substitute ground beef, ground pork, ground turkey, and even ground chicken.
- Vegetables: onions, garlic, cabbage, carrots, and green onions
- Spices: ginger, kosher salt, freshly ground black pepper
- The rest of the cast: sesame oil, rice vinegar, soy sauce (preferably low sodium)
How To Make Egg Roll in a Bowl
This is the nutshell version; see the recipe card below for a full list of ingredients and instructions.
First, add 1/2 tablespoon sesame oil to a large skillet or pan over medium heat. Cook the pork sausage until about halfway browned, breaking it up into small pieces with a spatula. Add the onion and cook until the sausage is browned and the onion is soft. Reduce the heat to low and add the garlic and ginger. Cook for 1-2 minutes while stirring constantly. Remove from the skillet and plate.
Add a tablespoon of sesame oil to the skillet over medium heat. Add the cabbage and cook until slightly wilted. Stir in the rice wine vinegar and low-sodium soy sauce. Add everything back to the skillet and heat for several minutes. Season with salt and black pepper to taste. For best results, serve promptly with sriracha sauce and red pepper flakes.
Preparation Tips
- Use lightly seasoned pork sausage. We love Bob Evans Naturally.
- Cut your carrots and onions thin. Finely shred your cabbage so it cooks quickly and evenly.
- Garnish the dish with green onions or sesame seeds.
- This dish is best served immediately while the vegetables are still slightly crisp-tender and the pork is warm.
Storage and Reheat
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat leftovers in the microwave at reduced power.
Although this recipe is best enjoyed promptly, leftovers freeze well. To freeze, first cool completely, then store in a freezer-safe container for up to 3 months. Thaw in the fridge overnight and reheat in the microwave at reduced power.
Serving Suggestions
This is a hearty, delicious meal by itself, but if you want to stretch it a little further or have big eaters, serve it with egg drop soup, wonton soup, or chicken ramen.
You can also serve it with cilantro lime rice, cauliflower rice, ramen noodles, or lo mein noodles. Roasted broccoli or stir-fried green beans helps balance the meal and the flavors.
Frequently Asked Questions
Ground pork, ground beef, ground turkey, or ground chicken can be substituted for the pork sausage.
You can substitute 12-14 ounces of packaged coleslaw mix or broccoli slaw for the veggies.
More Cabbage Recipes
Egg Roll Bowl
Ingredients
- 1 ½ tablespoons sesame oil
- 1 lb ground pork or bulk pork sausage see notes
- 1 medium sweet onion chopped
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger or ginger paste
- 1 medium head green cabbage finely shredded
- 2 carrots cut into thin matchsticks
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon low sodium soy sauce
- Kosher salt and fresh ground black pepper to taste
- 2 green onions sliced
Instructions
- Add 1/2 tablespoon sesame oil to a large skillet or wok over medium heat. Cook the pork sausage until about halfway browned. Add the onion and cook until the sausage is browned and the onion is soft. Reduce the heat to low and add the garlic and ginger. Cook for 1-2 minutes while stirring constantly. Remove from the skillet and plate.
- Add 1 tablespoon of sesame oil to the skillet over medium heat. Add the cabbage and the carrots. cook until just starting to wilt, about 8 minutes. Stir the cabbage mixture several times.
- Stir in the rice vinegar and low-sodium soy sauce. Add the sausage mixture back to the skillet. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Stir and heat for 1-2 minutes. Garnish with sliced green onions. Serve immediately.
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Notes
- Use lightly seasoned pork sausage. We love Bob Evans Naturally.
- Cut your carrots and onions thin. Finely shred your cabbage so it cooks quickly and evenly.
- Garnish the dish with green onions or sesame seeds.
- This dish is best served immediately while the vegetables are still slightly crisp-tender and the pork is warm.
Nutrition
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Sharon
This egg roll in a bowl was so easy to make and the perfect meal prep recipe for my busy weekday lunches.
TAYLER ROSS
I made this egg roll in a bowl for dinner last night and my whole family loved it- even the kids!
Fransic verso
We had an egg roll bowl before but cooked it in a different way. Would love to try with these ingredients and taste. It look so yummy.
Brian
Never thought of this. The last eggroll I had was a chicken parmesan egg roll in Boston’s North End.
Sonia Seivwright
This is absolutely delicious. I know I will enjoy making this dish again and again for my family and friends.
May
looks easy enough. my mom makes a lot of these here, but never knew what it’s called until now, haha! Cabbage is my thing, so I definitely gobble this dish up.
Stephanie
What a delicious meal! I love that it’s so simple, and the leftovers were perfect for bringing to work the next day.
Beth Pierce
Thanks, Stephanie! So glad that you enjoyed the recipe!
april
I love cabbage recipes since we grow cabbages!! Thank you for the recipes. I especially love this egg roll in a bowl.
Maureen
I love egg rolls! I wish I could have them daily but considering egg rolls are fried it’s hard to do that. This easy egg roll in a bowl sounds like a great alternative. Not only looks delicious but I love that it’s also healthy.
Julie
Your recipes are always so delicious and I love the care that you put into writing helpful notes for the recipe. I agree with the other poster who said this would be yummy wrapped in lettuce!
Beth Pierce
Thanks, Julie! So happy that you like my recipes!
Pam Ward-Bragg
I add water chestnuts and bean sprouts when I make this.
Beth Pierce
Thanks for the tip, Pam!
Neely Moldovan
How good would this be? I love egg rolls but I Have never tried this!
Chloe Arnold
Why have I never thought to do egg roll bowls before? That sounds delicious and like an incredible healthy alternative. Making this asap!
Krystle
I love egg rolls, this is genius! Of course I had to add some Wonton strips on top though!
Gervin Khan
Wow! This recipe looks absolutely delicious and yummy! The color it gives makes this dish an enticing and tempting one! Loved it!
Rosey
Bob Evans does have such a good sausage for recipes. This egg roll bowl looks good.
Beth Pierce
Thanks Rosey! Enjoy!