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Home Diet Low Carb
4.92
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25 minutes minutes

Egg Roll in a Bowl

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By: Denise Bustard81 Comments
Posted: 2/10/21 Updated: 2/12/21

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Egg roll in a bowl tastes just like your favorite take out and comes together quickly using a single pan. With only 7 g net carbs, this recipe has slaw, ground pork, and a delicious sauce.

In need of a super fast, low carb, and totally tasty recipe? This egg roll bowl is perfect for you! Like zucchini noodle pad thai and sesame ginger beef zucchini noodles, it cooks up in one skillet and is tossed in an umami-packed sauce.

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1 Reasons you'll ♡ this recipe
2 Recipe video
3 Ingredient notes
4 Step by step directions
5 Serve it with
6 FAQ
7 Storage + meal prep
8 More low carb meal prep recipes
9 Egg Roll in a Bowl (30 min, low carb)

A reader favorite, this recipe uses bagged slaw as an easy shortcut, and has a super simple sauce made with low carb ingredients, yet still delivers big on flavors.

You can have it cooked through in under 30 minutes and will only have one pan to wash up afterwards- perfect for easy dinners or can be portioned out for meal prep lunches through the week.

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Reasons you'll ♡ this recipe

  • it tastes like an egg roll, but minus the wrapper
  • you can have it prepped and ready in under 30 minutes
  • it's low carb and gluten-free, but filling and satisfying
  • it works for an easy weeknight dinner, or portioned out for meal prep

Recipe video

See exactly how to cook this recipe by watching the video below! You can find more of my recipe videos on my YouTube channel.

Ingredient notes

ingredients (labelled) for egg roll in a bowl
  • ground pork- you can use any type of ground meat including ground beef or ground turkey for this recipe. I chose ground pork because it pairs well with soy sauce, garlic and ginger.
  • slaw- feel free to use any bagged slaw including broccoli or kale slaw. Pictured above is classic cole slaw mix.
  • liquid soy seasoning- this is a lower carb and gluten-free alternative to soy sauce. You can use regular soy sauce but it will increase the number of carbs in the recipe.
  • monk fruit- this is a low carb sweetener that helps balance the saltiness of the liquid soy seasoning. Several readers have enjoyed this recipe without the monk fruit sweetener. If you are not on a low carb diet, you can add honey, brown sugar, or maple syrup in place.

Step by step directions

sauce in a half pint jar

1. Prepare the sauce- in a small jar, shake together the liquid soy seasoning, apple cider vinegar, and monk fruit sweetener. Set aside.

cooking ground pork in a skillet

2. Cook pork- In a 12 inch non-stick skillet, cook the ground pork. Use a spatula to break it into small pieces, and stir/flip. Cook it for 7-10 minutes, until no longer pink. If there is a lot of grease in the pan, drain it before proceeding to the next step.

simmering minced garlic and ginger in the middle of a pan with cooked ground pork

3. Add garlic + ginger- Make a space in the middle of the pan, and add the sesame oil. Add the garlic and ginger, and let them simmer for 1 minute, until fragrant. Mix them into the pork at this point.

overhead view of egg roll in a bowl in a pan before stirring slaw up

4. Add slaw mix- Add the bag of slaw mix to the pan, and carefully stir it into the ground pork mixture. Cook for 3 more minutes, stirring frequently. Cabbage should be slightly wilted but not completely soft.

sauce in hand holding it over egg roll in a bowl

5. Add sauce- Pour the sauce evenly over the ground pork and cabbage mixture. Carefully stir it up until evenly coated in the sauce. Remove from the heat, and enjoy!


Serve it with

  • green onion (garnish)
  • sesame seeds (garnish)
  • cauliflower rice
  • perfect, fluffy rice
  • in a tortilla or low carb wrap
  • in a crisp romaine lettuce leaf as lettuce wraps

FAQ

Why is it called egg roll in a bowl?

This recipe is meant to taste similar to an egg roll, without the wrapper. Removing the wrapper makes it so easy to prepare, and also reduces the number of carbs in the recipe.

Can I make it vegan?

Yes. Follow the directions in my tofu tacos to mash and broil your tofu, but swap the taco sauce for the sauce in this post.

Is this recipe keto?

Yes, with just 7 g net carbs, it can fit into a keto meal plan.

Do you eat it cold or warm?

You can do it either way, but I prefer to warm mine up.

overhead view of cooked egg roll in a bowl in a pan on a grey background

Storage + meal prep

This recipe works great for meal prep. Here's how to do it:

egg roll in a bowl in four meal prep containers
  1. Cool completely, and portion out into 2 cup meal prep containers.
  2. Refrigerate for up to 4 days, or freeze for up to 3 months.
  3. Reheat until steaming hot, and enjoy!

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egg roll in a bowl in a blue bowl

Egg Roll in a Bowl (30 min, low carb)

4.92 from 107 votes
Prep Time: 10 minutes mins
Cook Time: 15 minutes mins
Total Time: 25 minutes mins
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Egg roll in a bowl tastes just like your favorite take out and comes together quickly using a single pan. With only 7 g net carbs, this recipe has slaw, ground pork, and a delicious sauce.
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Ingredients

  • 1 lb ground pork see note 1
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 1 tablespoon ginger finely grated
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 12 oz slaw 340 g; 1 bag; see note 2
  • ¼ cup liquid soy seasoning see note 3
  • 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon monk fruit sweetener see note 4

Optional garnishes

  • 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
  • 2 tablespoons green onions

Instructions 

  • Prepare the sauce- in a small jar, shake together the liquid soy seasoning, apple cider vinegar, and monk fruit sweetener. Set aside.
    sauce in a half pint jar
  • Cook pork- In a 12 inch non-stick skillet, cook the ground pork. Use a spatula to break it into small pieces, and stir/flip. Cook it for 7-10 minutes, until no longer pink. If there is a lot of grease in the pan, drain it before proceeding to the next step.
    cooking ground pork in a skillet
  • Add garlic + ginger- Make a space in the middle of the pan, and add the sesame oil. Add the garlic and ginger, and let them simmer for 1 minute, until fragrant. Mix them into the pork at this point.
    simmering minced garlic and ginger in the middle of a pan with cooked ground pork
  • Add slaw mix- Add the bag of slaw mix to the pan, and carefully stir it into the ground pork mixture. Cook for 3 more minutes, stirring frequently. Cabbage should be slightly wilted but not completely soft.
    overhead view of egg roll in a bowl in a pan before stirring slaw up
  • Add sauce- Pour the sauce evenly over the ground pork and cabbage mixture. Carefully stir it up until evenly coated in the sauce. Remove from the heat, and enjoy!
    sauce in hand holding it over egg roll in a bowl
  • Garnish- Sprinkle with sesame seeds (optional) and green onions and enjoy.
    egg roll in a bowl in a blue bowl

Tips:

*nutritional info does not include optional garnishes
1- may be swapped for ground turkey, ground beef, or mashed tofu
2- use classic cole slaw, broccoli slaw, or even kale slaw
3- AKA: Bragg's liquid aminos. Can swap for low sodium soy sauce, coconut aminos or tamari
4- if you are not following a low carb diet, you may swap for 2 tablespoons maple syrup, honey, or brown sugar
Storage
Leftovers may be stored in an air tight container for up to 4 days, or frozen for up to 3 months. Note: slaw softens a bit after thawing but is still tasty.
Reheating
Heat individual portions up in the microwave until steaming hot, or heat the whole batch back up in an uncovered frying pan over medium heat for 5-10 minutes.
 

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Nutrition Information

Serving: 1bowl (¼ of the batch), Calories: 320kcal, Carbohydrates: 9g, Protein: 23g, Fat: 28g, Saturated Fat: 7g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g, Monounsaturated Fat: 1g, Trans Fat: 0g, Cholesterol: 80mg, Sodium: 1045mg, Potassium: 535mg, Fiber: 2g, Sugar: 2g, Vitamin A: 370IU, Vitamin C: 81.3mg, Calcium: 80mg, Iron: 2mg
Author: Annie Holmes
Course: Dinner, Lunch
Cuisine: Chinese

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Denise Bustard is the creator of Sweet Peas and Saffron, a meal prep-focussed food blog. With a PhD in biochemistry, Denise takes a scientific approach to perfecting her recipes. You can find Denise's work featured on Huffington Post, MSN, Self and more.

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  1. Tanya Carlos says

    Posted on 1/7/21 at Posted on 1/7/21

    5 stars
    This was very similar to a "Crack Slaw" recipe we make at home often (esp in the summer).
    Subbing for ground pork was even better, made it with just soy sauce and we never add the sugar/sweetener. Never seems to need it - but we do use Sriracha!
    Yum

    Reply
    • Denise Bustard says

      Posted on 1/8/21 at Posted on 1/8/21

      Hi Tanya! I'm so happy to hear you enjoyed the recipe. Thanks so much for reporting back with your modifications, that's so helpful! <3

      Reply
  2. Sandra Jones says

    Posted on 8/25/20 at Posted on 8/25/20

    5 stars
    Hi Denise! I just started my low to no carb diet this dish will definitely be apart of it. Instead of the pork I used turkey italian sausage. I had cabbage so I used that instead of the broccoli. Everyone loved it. Thank you for a wonderful recipe keep um coming!!!

    Reply
    • Denise Bustard says

      Posted on 9/1/20 at Posted on 9/1/20

      Hi Sandra! So happy to hear the recipe was a hit! Thanks for reporting back with your substitutions, this is so helpful to other readers 🙂

      Reply
  3. Laura says

    Posted on 7/23/20 at Posted on 7/23/20

    4 stars
    VEGAN option; I used crumbled seasoned tofu for the pork. So easy and flavorful.
    Thanks for easy recipes!!

    Reply
    • Denise Bustard says

      Posted on 8/20/20 at Posted on 8/20/20

      Great idea, Laura! You might like this recipe as well: https://sweetpeasandsaffron.com/vegan-spring-roll-bowl-meal-prep/

      Reply
  4. Brittney says

    Posted on 7/6/20 at Posted on 7/6/20

    5 stars
    LOVED IT!!!! I made some white rice with it and mixed a small portion in to make it a bit more filling and it was so good!! I used ground turkey instead of pork. Definitely going to make it again with different proteins.

    Reply
    • Denise Bustard says

      Posted on 7/13/20 at Posted on 7/13/20

      Hi Brittney! So happy to hear you loved it! Thanks for reporting back with your modifications 🙂

      Reply
  5. Nathaniel says

    Posted on 2/3/20 at Posted on 2/3/20

    5 stars
    Im a full time - 40 hour a week body technician and cook for my family. I have 4 kids , all under the age of 7; planning meals can be a huge challenge. I have been reading over your website for tips and tricks on how to meal prep and I am just in awe! Thank you for sharing your knowledge and skills.

    I am blessed just to be able to know this site. 👍🏻

    Reply
    • Denise says

      Posted on 2/20/20 at Posted on 2/20/20

      Nathaniel, thank you so much for your kind words. You sure have a lot on your plate, and I hope that my recipes + tips are making life a bit easier. Let me know if you have any questions!

      Reply
  6. Pam says

    Posted on 1/25/20 at Posted on 1/25/20

    5 stars
    Delicious! Just what I was craving.

    Reply
    • Denise says

      Posted on 2/3/20 at Posted on 2/3/20

      I'm so happy to hear this, Pam! Thanks for taking the time to leave a review <3

      Reply
  7. Judy says

    Posted on 1/8/20 at Posted on 1/8/20

    I am the only one at home that will eat something like this is it possible to freeze some portions? Thank you for the good recipes

    Reply
    • Denise says

      Posted on 1/13/20 at Posted on 1/13/20

      Hi Judy! It is possible to freeze this recipe, be warned that the veggies will be softer when you thaw but it is still tasty!

      Reply
  8. Amy says

    Posted on 1/4/20 at Posted on 1/4/20

    5 stars
    I made this today for meal.prep for work lunches. It is so delicious.! My 11 year old approved too

    Reply
    • Denise says

      Posted on 1/13/20 at Posted on 1/13/20

      Woo hoo! So happy to hear that even you 11 year old loved. Thanks so much for reporting back, Amy!

      Reply
  9. Annie says

    Posted on 11/26/19 at Posted on 11/26/19

    There are no words for how much we love this recipe—I’ve made it with ground chicken and ground turkey, countless times. Thank you SO much for sharing it with the world!
    Tonight, I made this in 10 minutes (for real, I timed myself). Cranked the heat up to high to warm the pan while I gathered the ingredients (I use ginger in a tube and pre-chopped garlic, I use to judge but it’s such a timesaver, shrug). Tossed in the chicken, turned the heat down and followed the instructions.
    We like to top with crispy wonton strips. Sometimes I double the slaw and we get 6 1-cup lunches.
    I’m just an awe over this quick and DELICIOUS recipe! Thank you!

    Reply
    • Annie says

      Posted on 11/26/19 at Posted on 11/26/19

      5 stars
      I forgot to give you 5 stars—I’m so sorry!!!
      ⭐️ ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

      Reply
    • Denise says

      Posted on 12/9/19 at Posted on 12/9/19

      Wow, I'm so happy to hear you've enjoyed the recipe, and that's awesome that it takes just 10 minutes! Amazing! Thank you so much for coming back to leave a review, Annie 🙂

      Reply
  10. erica bessette says

    Posted on 11/21/19 at Posted on 11/21/19

    5 stars
    i've made this twice now. i use ground white meat chicken, cruciferous crunch from trader joe's and skip the sugar. i've added frozen green beans, mushrooms, daikon and scallion. perfect for work lunches

    Reply
    • Denise says

      Posted on 11/26/19 at Posted on 11/26/19

      Hi Erica, I'm so happy to hear you've enjoyed this recipe! Thank you so much for taking the time to leave a review. Love your additions 🙂

      Reply
  11. Heather Russell says

    Posted on 9/19/19 at Posted on 9/19/19

    5 stars
    One of the first recipes I tried from Sweet Peas and Saffron, absolutely love it! We prefer savory, so I reduce or omit the sweetener and added crushed red pepper. I’ve probably made this a dozen times now – with turkey, pork, ground beef – using the broccoli slaw, or frozen veggies or shredded Brussels sprouts. Using the veggie shortcuts the whole meal comes together in 30 minutes or less. We serve with rice or on its own.

    Reply
    • Denise says

      Posted on 9/25/19 at Posted on 9/25/19

      Wow wow wow! I'm so happy to read your review, Heather! Thank you for taking time out of your day to leave it 🙂

      Reply
  12. Colleen says

    Posted on 9/14/19 at Posted on 9/14/19

    5 stars
    This is a staple in my home. I have to make double batches of it. My duaghter’s Friend comes over every Sunday with her containers and I have to make enough for me and my family and her. This is the best recipe (outside of the curried chicken).

    Reply
    • Denise says

      Posted on 9/16/19 at Posted on 9/16/19

      I'm so happy to hear this, Colleen! What a kind thing for you to do! <3

      Reply
  13. Kim Fiorucci says

    Posted on 8/11/19 at Posted on 8/11/19

    4 stars
    One of my family’s favorite recipes! It is quick and simple to prepare. The crunchy wrapper strips add just the perfect textural element! One of our favorite Pinterest Finds!

    Reply
    • Denise says

      Posted on 8/20/19 at Posted on 8/20/19

      I'm so happy to hear this, Kim! Thank you for sharing your review 🙂

      Reply
  14. Kelsey says

    Posted on 7/10/19 at Posted on 7/10/19

    This sounds delicious! Any suggestions for a side to serve with it?

    Reply
    • Denise says

      Posted on 7/22/19 at Posted on 7/22/19

      Hey Kelsey! We normally serve this as a full meal in and of itself. I suppose you could serve it with a side? I can't think of one off the top of my head, but here's my side dish category to have a look https://sweetpeasandsaffron.com/category/appetizers-and-snacks/

      Reply
  15. Cassandra says

    Posted on 7/3/19 at Posted on 7/3/19

    5 stars
    Absolutely delicious. Everyone had extra and fought over the leftovers. Add extra garlic and ginger - can’t go wrong!

    Reply
    • Denise says

      Posted on 7/22/19 at Posted on 7/22/19

      So happy to hear this! Thanks for reporting back, Cassandra!

      Reply
  16. Shellie says

    Posted on 4/15/19 at Posted on 4/15/19

    Wondering if this is Keto approved?

    Reply
    • Denise says

      Posted on 4/18/19 at Posted on 4/18/19

      I believe it is, however I am not a keto expert.

      Reply
  17. Melissa Pack says

    Posted on 1/28/19 at Posted on 1/28/19

    5 stars
    Great recipe! I substituted the pork with veggie sausage to make this dish vegetarian. The flavor was delish! I loved how simple it was to make. Will definitely make this one again. Thanks for sharing!

    Reply
    • Denise says

      Posted on 1/29/19 at Posted on 1/29/19

      So happy you enjoyed! Thank you for taking the time out of your day to leave a review, Melissa!

      Reply
  18. Denise says

    Posted on 1/17/19 at Posted on 1/17/19

    So happy you enjoyed! Thanks for sharing, Cindy!

    Reply
  19. Joyce says

    Posted on 1/5/19 at Posted on 1/5/19

    5 stars
    Just made it. Yummy and fast.

    Reply
    • Denise says

      Posted on 1/8/19 at Posted on 1/8/19

      Yay! So happy you enjoyed, Joyce!

      Reply
  20. Denise says

    Posted on 12/30/18 at Posted on 12/30/18

    Thanks so much!

    Reply
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