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.
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 โก 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
- 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
1. Prepare the sauce- in a small jar, shake together the liquid soy seasoning, apple cider vinegar, and monk fruit sweetener. Set aside.
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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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
Yes, with just 7 g net carbs, it can fit into a keto meal plan.
You can do it either way, but I prefer to warm mine up.
Storage + meal prep
This recipe works great for meal prep. Here's how to do it:
- Cool completely, and portion out into 2 cup meal prep containers.
- Refrigerate for up to 4 days, or freeze for up to 3 months.
- Reheat until steaming hot, and enjoy!
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Egg Roll in a Bowl (30 min, low carb)
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
- ยผ 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-ย in a small jar, shake together the liquid soy seasoning, apple cider vinegar, and monk fruit sweetener. Set aside.
- Cook pork-ย 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.
- Add garlic + ginger-ย 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.
- Add slaw mix-ย 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.
- Add sauce-ย 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!
- Garnish- Sprinkle with sesame seeds (optional) and green onions and enjoy.
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Tanya Carlos says
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
Denise Bustard says
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
Sandra Jones says
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!!!
Denise Bustard says
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 ๐
Laura says
VEGAN option; I used crumbled seasoned tofu for the pork. So easy and flavorful.
Thanks for easy recipes!!
Denise Bustard says
Great idea, Laura! You might like this recipe as well: https://sweetpeasandsaffron.com/vegan-spring-roll-bowl-meal-prep/
Brittney says
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.
Denise Bustard says
Hi Brittney! So happy to hear you loved it! Thanks for reporting back with your modifications ๐
Nathaniel says
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. ๐๐ป
Denise says
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!
Pam says
Delicious! Just what I was craving.
Denise says
I'm so happy to hear this, Pam! Thanks for taking the time to leave a review <3
Judy says
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
Denise says
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!
Amy says
I made this today for meal.prep for work lunches. It is so delicious.! My 11 year old approved too
Denise says
Woo hoo! So happy to hear that even you 11 year old loved. Thanks so much for reporting back, Amy!
Annie says
There are no words for how much we love this recipeโIโve 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 itโs 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.
Iโm just an awe over this quick and DELICIOUS recipe! Thank you!
Annie says
I forgot to give you 5 starsโIโm so sorry!!!
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Denise says
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 ๐
erica bessette says
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
Denise says
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 ๐
Heather Russell says
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. Iโve probably made this a dozen times now โ with turkey, pork, ground beef โ 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.
Denise says
Wow wow wow! I'm so happy to read your review, Heather! Thank you for taking time out of your day to leave it ๐
Colleen says
This is a staple in my home. I have to make double batches of it. My duaghterโs 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).
Denise says
I'm so happy to hear this, Colleen! What a kind thing for you to do! <3
Kim Fiorucci says
One of my familyโs 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!
Denise says
I'm so happy to hear this, Kim! Thank you for sharing your review ๐
Kelsey says
This sounds delicious! Any suggestions for a side to serve with it?
Denise says
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/
Cassandra says
Absolutely delicious. Everyone had extra and fought over the leftovers. Add extra garlic and ginger - canโt go wrong!
Denise says
So happy to hear this! Thanks for reporting back, Cassandra!
Shellie says
Wondering if this is Keto approved?
Denise says
I believe it is, however I am not a keto expert.
Melissa Pack says
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!
Denise says
So happy you enjoyed! Thank you for taking the time out of your day to leave a review, Melissa!
Denise says
So happy you enjoyed! Thanks for sharing, Cindy!
Joyce says
Just made it. Yummy and fast.
Denise says
Yay! So happy you enjoyed, Joyce!
Denise says
Thanks so much!