Egg Roll in A Bowl with Ground Turkey

This egg roll in a bowl recipe is made with ground turkey, coleslaw, and all the flavors of an egg roll without the wrapper! It’s incredible delicious, easy to make, and cooks up in one pan in only 15 minutes!

There’s nothing better than an easy, flavorful dish that’s packed with protein and veggies. Except for one that can also be made in one pan in 15 minutes. Did I mention it’s kid-friendly? Seriously, if there was a “best of” award, this egg roll in a bowl recipe would win by a landslide! It’s flavorful, delicious, and one of the most popular high protein recipes on my blog because it’s so easy to make!

I totally get why people call egg roll in a bowl crack slaw. It’s basically all the savory goodness of an egg roll with the volume turned up just a bit since there’s no wrapper to shadow the flavors.

I love asian-inspired dishes, especially my healthy orange chicken, but typically don’t cook them on a regular basis because there are lot of steps. This one-pan egg roll in a bowl made with ground turkey, coleslaw, and spices is simple from start to finish! There’s no prep work, and the recipe can easily be doubled. Perfect for meal prep!

While this turkey egg roll in a bowl is whole30 and paleo, no one will notice! It’s also super flexible. Use ground pork instead of turkey, or use dried garlic and ginger instead of fresh! Let’s get to it!

Why I Love This Recipe

• While traditionally made with pork, this egg roll in a bowl is make with ground turkey, coleslaw, and a punch of flavors! It’s packed with protein and veggies. It’s lean and high in protein.
• The ingredients are simple and easy to find.
• It’s a one pan meal that cooks up in 15 minutes! The perfect weeknight dish.
• There is little to no prep work.
• This is a paleo and whole30 egg roll in a bowl recipe so it fits a variety of needs!

Ingredients

• Ground turkey: I recommend using 93% lean ground turkey for the best flavor, but any ground turkey will work!
• 1 bag coleslaw mix or shredded cabbage: Anywhere between a 12 to 16 oz bag works! This is typically what you’ll find in grocery stores.
• Scallions: When chopping these, include most of the green ends.
• Chinese Five Spice seasoning: This blend can easily be found in the spice section at the grocery store. While it may be new to you, it’s something I always keep on hand since I make this often!
• Coconut aminos: This is a wildly popular soy sauce alternative that adds a ton of umami flavor! You can easily find this in the health food section or next to soy sauce.
• Toasted sesame oil: This is just pure oil made from toasted sesame seeds.
• Red Boat fish sauce: No, this doesn’t make it taste like fish! It’s a salty seasoning that gives the perfect amount of umami flavor. You can find this at most grocery stores in the Asian or international aisle.

See recipe card for full information on ingredients and quantities.

Substitutions

If you find yourself short, here’s a few swaps you can make:

• Ground turkey: Use ground pork or ground chicken. I’ve even used ground beef with success!
• Coleslaw mix: Use any slaw, including broccoli slaw.
• Scallions: Just add another handful of spinach! Or, swap for 1/2 cup diced red or white onion. If you do this, cook the onion first for 3-4 minutes, then add the ground turkey to the pan and follow the directions as described.
• Spinach: Use kale, arugula, or Swiss chard. Or, add a bit more cabbage or scallions. You can also leave this out altogether.
• Toasted sesame oil: Skip this, or swap this for olive oil.
• Coconut aminos: Coconut aminos is a delicious alternative to soy sauce that is gluten free and soy free. It’s made from the sap of the coconut palm. You can swap this for soy sauce, however, soy sauce has about 60-70% more sodium than coconut aminos. Because it has less sodium than soy sauce, simply reduce the sea salt in the recipe from 1/4 tsp to just a pinch. For other alternatives to coconut aminos, check out these coconut aminos substitutes.

How to Make Egg Roll in a Bowl with Ground Turkey

During the week, I typically make high protein meals that take less than 30 minutes from start to finish. We make this weekly! Here’s how to make it:

1. Brown the meat: In a large skillet, melt the coconut oil over medium heat. Add the ground turkey or pork, stirring to break up and crumble the meat as it cooks. Cook until the meat is lightly browned. Add the garlic and ginger, and cook until fragrant, about 1-2 minutes.

2. Saute: Add the coleslaw mix and scallions and stir well. Cook for 5 to 7 minutes, or until the slaw reduces and begins to wilt. Add the chopped spinach and cook for 1 minute.

3. Add the spices: Add the Chinese five spice, salt, coconut aminos, fish sauce, and sesame oil. Stir everything together, scraping the brown bits off the bottom of the pan as you go. Reduce the heat to low and cook for 2 to 3 minutes to set the flavor.

4. Make the mayo: Combine the mayo, sriracha, and lime juice in a small bowl. Stir until combined.

5. Serve: Serve warm over jasmine rice, cauliflower rice, or roasted sweet potato if desired. Drizzle the spicy mayo overtop or sprinkle with sesame seeds. Enjoy!

The Secret Sauce

The secret to the irresistibly deliciousness of this egg roll in a bowl made with ground turkey is the mix of flavors. The coconut aminos and fish sauce adds umami flavor, and there’s a great balance of saltiness and sweetness.

The real kick comes from the garlic, ginger, and Chinese five spice. While Chinese five spice may not be something you regularly stock in your pantry, I highly recommend grabbing it on your next grocery store trip. You can also use ground garlic and ginger to save time and it will still taste great!

Making it Whole30 Egg Roll in a Bowl

As is, this is a whole30 egg roll in a bowl recipe that’s packed with flavor and super filling.

However, there are a few things to keep in mind when considering ingredients. First, make sure to use an avocado oil mayonnaise, like Primal Kitchen Mayo. Second, for the sriracha sauce, make sure to use one without added sugars, like Yellowbird Sriracha Sauce. The spicy mayo is totally optional, so just leave it off if you’re not up for it or can’t find whole30 ingredients. The recipe without the spicy mayo is completely whole30.

Cooking Tips

• Use ground pork, turkey, or chicken for the meat. Whatever you got will do great in this recipe!
• Short on time? Swap out the fresh ginger and garlic for dried spices. Use 1/4 tsp ground ginger, and 1/2 tsp garlic powder.
• When you’re browning the meat, cut up the scallions. It’s the only prep work you have to do and can be done in a flash. You can also skip the scallions and add another handful of chopped spinach!
• This whole30 egg roll in a bowl recipe serves two with leftovers. Double if you’re feeding four adults, or want to stash some in the freezer for meal prep.
• Don’t worry too much about the exact amount of coleslaw or shredded cabbage mix. A bag is typically anywhere from 12 to 16 oz, which will work great in this recipe!
• Even though this egg roll in a bowl recipe is made with ground turkey, it still has a ton of flavor. Don’t skip the coconut aminos or fish sauce!
• Leave off the spicy mayo if you’re short on ingredients—it’s got plenty of flavor without it!

FAQs

Ways to Serve

First, let me assure you—you will get a ton of food with this dish! You don’t necessarily have to serve it over anything, but there are some fun ways to customize this dish. Here are my favorite ways to serve it:

• Over a bed of jasmine rice
• Serve with a side salad like my classic house salad
• With rice noodles like Jovial penne rice noodles
• For a keto, whole30, and paleo egg roll in a bowl meal, serve it over roasted vegetables, like my rainbow roasted vegetables or crispy roasted sweet potatoes

My kids love eating egg roll in a bowl with rice or sweet potato!

Meal Prep

If you’re looking for the best meal prep recipes, this one is at the top of my list! It cooks up quickly, stores well in the freezer, and is easy to double. I personally used this recipe when stashing meals in the freezer for postpartum meal prep.

When making egg roll in a bowl with ground turkey for meal prep, you can cook up a double batch in a non-toxic and non-stick 12-inch skillet. I recommend storing meals in 100% Silicone Stasher Reusable Bags in the fridge and freezer to save space and keep your meals tasting fresh.

Freezing and Storage

To freeze, simply transfer the egg roll in a bowl to a freezer-safe container or large silicone Stasher bag. Even though it’s made with turkey, it freezes incredibly well and holds flavor since there are liquid ingredients. It will keep in the freezer for up to 3 months.

To thaw, transfer it to the fridge and let it thaw overnight. In a pinch, you can throw the Stasher bags in hot water and it will thaw in under an hour. To reheat, just pop it in the microwave until warm.

More High Protein Recipes

• Healthy Orange Chicken
• Oven Baked Chicken Bites
• Garlic Butter Steak Bites and Potatoes
• Santa Fe Salad
• Grilled Chicken Skewers

What did you think about this egg roll in a bowl recipe? Come back and let me know in the comments below!

Recipe by: Noelle Tarr / Coconuts and Kettlebells | Photography by: Casey Colodny / The Mindful Hapa and Noelle Tarr