Best Recipe For Egg Roll in a Bowl

Egg Roll in a Bowl is a healthy deconstructed version of the classic egg roll, combining shredded vegetables, Asian seasonings and aromatic spices. A one-pan weeknight dinner that’s satisfying and easy to customize. Vegan & gluten-free adaptable.

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This Egg Roll in a Bowl Recipe Makes the Perfect Dinner!

Not only is it less caloric and wayyyyyyy easier to make than the fried eggrolls, it can also be customized to be vegan or include your favorite protein. Serve it on its own for a low-carb meal, or serve it over jasmine rice, rice noodles, or soba noodles. And don’t forget the flavorful drizzle sauce!

In a hurry? Use pre-sliced mushrooms, packaged shredded carrots and cabbage (coleslaw mix), and prepare the sauces in advance. You can even purchase ginger paste (in a tube) and garlic paste- always handy to have on hand for quick meals.

Egg Roll Bowl Recipe Ingredients

• Savoy cabbage: Or use napa cabbage or regular cabbage
• Mushrooms: Cremini mushrooms and shiitakes add a rich, umami, “meaty” taste and texture.
• Shallots, fresh ginger and garlic cloves: For aromatic depth of flavor. Sub with leeks or yellow onion.
• Shredded carrots: Colorful, crunchy, and subtly sweet.
• Green onions: Add a deliciously pungent bite.
• Soy sauce: Use low-sodium sou sauce, or gluten-free coconut aminos. You can try this with tamari, but taste and adjust for salt.
• Sesame oil: Adds rich, nutty depth.
• Shaoxing wine vinegar: Or sherry cooking wine for acidity.
• White pepper and 5 spice: For deep, earthy, punchy flavor. Sub black pepper if you need.
• Cornstarch or arrowroot: Helps thicken the stir fry.
• Drizzle sauce: Vegan oyster sauce, rice vinegar, light soy sauce, and sugar.

How to Make Egg Roll Bowls

1. Whisk the eggroll sauce. Add soy sauce, sesame oil, vinegar, white pepper, Chinese 5 spice, and arrowroot to a small bowl and whisk together.

2. Stir fry the mushrooms. Heat a large skillet or a wok to medium-high heat. Add a couple of teaspoons of oil and diced cremini mushrooms. Stir for about 3 minutes. Push off to the side and add shallots and shiitakes stir for about 3 minutes.

3. Sauté the aromatics. Push the mushrooms to the sides and add another teaspoon of oil, then add the garlic and ginger, stirring for one minute.

4. Add salt, carrots and cabbage. Stir for 5 minutes. Use tongs if your pan is extra full.

5. Add green onions and sauce. Stir the sauce before adding to the pan, as the cornstarch will have settled. Saute until cabbage and carrots are tender crisp.

6. Serve. Serve in bowls. Optional to serve with bean thread noodles, rice noodles, or jasmine rice. Garnish with the drizzle sauce, toasted sesame seeds, sriracha, red pepper flakes, or crispy wonton strips. If desired, serve a sweet chili sauce on the side.

Egg Roll Bowl Variations

• Add protein: You can easily make this with ground pork, ground beef, ground turkey, or ground chicken. Make sure to season the protein before adding it to the pan. 
• Make it a noodle bowl: Double the sauce and toss with cooked bean thread noodles, rice noodles, or soba noodles.
• Turn it into a rice bowl: Serve this deconstructed egg roll over steamed white basmati rice or brown rice.
• Load it up with garnishes! In addition to the drizzle sauce, serve with toasted sesame seeds, sriracha, red pepper flakes, or crispy wontons skins.

Chef’s Tips

1. To get a smokier flavor: Cook the vegetables in separate batches on high heat until they char at the edges. Combine together, add sauce and scallions, and cook until desired doneness.
2. For easier prep: Buy sliced mushrooms and shredded carrots and cabbage to save on prep time.
3. Make the sauces ahead of time: Prepare the stir fry sauce and the drizzle sauce in advance easy meal prep.

What to Serve With It!

Serve with bean thread noodles, rice noodles, or cauliflower rice. We especially love serving our Egg Roll in a Bowl with Jasmine Rice. You can also make this a meal by serving with salads, sides, and protein mains like our Wonton Salad, Chili Crisp Cauliflower, Teriyaki Chicken, or Szechuan Chicken.

Storing Leftover Egg Roll Bowls

Store leftovers with a sealed lid in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Hope you enjoy our Egg Roll in a Bowl recipe! Let us know what you think in the comments!

xoxo

Tonia

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