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Healthy Low Calorie Veggie-Packed Egg Roll Bowl - Quick, Flavorful, and Satisfying

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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • Lean ground turkey or chicken (12–16 oz) or extra-firm tofu (pressed, 14 oz)
  • Shredded coleslaw mix or shredded cabbage (5–6 cups)
  • Carrots (2 medium, julienned or shredded; skip if using coleslaw mix with carrots)
  • Onion (1 small, diced) or green onions (4–5, sliced)
  • Garlic (3 cloves, minced)
  • Fresh ginger (1 tablespoon, grated) or ginger paste
  • Low-sodium soy sauce or tamari (3–4 tablespoons)
  • Rice vinegar (1–2 teaspoons)
  • Toasted sesame oil (1 teaspoon)
  • Avocado or olive oil (1 tablespoon) for cooking
  • Eggs (2, lightly beaten) – optional for extra protein
  • Red pepper flakes or sriracha (to taste)
  • Sesame seeds (1 teaspoon) – optional garnish
  • Fresh cilantro or green onions, for topping
  • Lime wedges – optional

Method
 

  1. Warm a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the cooking oil.
  2. Add the onion and cook for 2–3 minutes until softened. Stir in the garlic and ginger, cooking for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  3. Add the ground turkey or chicken. Season with a pinch of salt and pepper. Cook, breaking it up with a spatula, until browned and cooked through, 5–7 minutes. If using tofu, crumble it into the pan and cook until lightly golden.
  4. Stir in the shredded cabbage and carrots. Cook for 5–7 minutes, tossing often, until the veggies are tender-crisp. Avoid overcooking so they keep some crunch.
  5. Pour in the soy sauce, rice vinegar, and sesame oil. Add red pepper flakes or sriracha to taste. Toss well so everything is coated and glossy.
  6. Optional egg step: Push the mixture to one side. Add the beaten eggs to the empty side and scramble until just set. Fold into the bowl.
  7. Taste and adjust. Add a splash more soy sauce for saltiness, vinegar for brightness, or chili for heat.
  8. Remove from heat. Top with sesame seeds, green onions, and cilantro. Serve with a squeeze of lime if you like.