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Low Calorie Meal Prep Egg Roll in a Bowl - Simple, Flavorful, and Satisfying

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb (450 g) lean ground turkey (93% or 99% lean; or use lean ground chicken or pork)
  • 1 tbsp avocado oil (or olive oil; reduce to 1–2 tsp to lower calories further)
  • 1 small yellow onion, finely diced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tbsp fresh ginger, minced or grated (or 1 tsp ground ginger)
  • 1 (14–16 oz) bag coleslaw mix (shredded cabbage and carrots; or 6 cups shredded cabbage plus 1 cup shredded carrots)
  • 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced (optional but great for color and crunch)
  • 3–4 green onions, sliced (white and green parts separated)
  • 3 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce (or tamari/coconut aminos)
  • 1 tbsp rice vinegar
  • 1–2 tsp toasted sesame oil (for flavor; don’t skip)
  • 1–2 tsp sambal oelek or sriracha (optional for heat)
  • Salt and black pepper, to taste
  • Sesame seeds, for garnish (optional)
  • Optional add-ins: 1 cup sliced mushrooms, 1 cup shredded zucchini (squeezed dry), or water chestnuts for crunch

Method
 

  1. Prep your aromatics. Mince the garlic and ginger, dice the onion, and slice the green onions. Keep the green onion tops for garnish.
  2. Brown the meat. Heat a large skillet over medium-high. Add the oil, then the ground turkey. Season lightly with salt and pepper. Cook, breaking it up with a spatula, until no longer pink and slightly browned, about 5–7 minutes. Drain excess liquid if needed.
  3. Add onion, garlic, and ginger. Stir in the diced onion and cook 2–3 minutes until softened. Add the garlic and ginger and cook 30–60 seconds until fragrant.
  4. Stir in veggies. Add coleslaw mix, bell pepper, and any optional veggies. Toss well. Cook 5–7 minutes, stirring often, until the cabbage is tender but still has some bite. Avoid overcooking.
  5. Season it up. Reduce heat to medium. Add soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, and sambal or sriracha if using. Stir to coat. Taste and adjust seasoning with more soy sauce, vinegar, or pepper as needed.
  6. Finish with green onions. Stir in the white parts of the green onions. Remove from heat. Top with the green parts and sesame seeds.
  7. Serve or meal prep. Enjoy right away, or portion into 4–5 containers for the week. Add a lime wedge for brightness if you like.