Easy Low Carb Egg Roll in a Bowl combines all the flavor of egg rolls without the carbohydrates from the egg roll wrapper or the fat from the deep frying. This high-protein dish is paleo and keto diet friendly. You will be surprised at how awesome this tastes and how unbelievably simple it is.
Boy Christmas is over, and the New Year is right on the horizon. I think I have snacked on a little too many Christmas cookies. Even my fat pants are feeling quite tight these days. I think it is time to switch it up with some more nutritious recipes! With the New Year comes a little bit more healthy eating and carb-watching. You can whip this easy low-carb Egg Roll in a Bowl recipe in fifteen minutes or less, and it tastes just as good if not better than something you spent an hour on.
How do you make Egg Roll in a Bowl?
First, add 1/2 tablespoon sesame oil to a large skillet or pan over medium heat. Cook the pork sausage until about halfway browned, breaking it up into small pieces with a spatula. Add the onion and cook until the sausage is browned and the onion is soft. Reduce the heat to low and add the garlic and ginger. Cook for 1-2 minutes while stirring constantly. Remove from the skillet and plate.
Now add a tablespoon of sesame oil to the skillet over medium heat. Add the cabbage and cook until slightly wilted. Stir in the rice wine vinegar and low-sodium soy sauce. Now add everything back to the skillet and heat for several minutes. Season with salt and black pepper to taste. For best results, serve promptly with sriracha sauce and red pepper flakes.
Recipe notes and helpful tips
- Use lightly seasoned pork sausage. We love Bob Evans Naturally.
- Ground pork, ground beef, ground turkey, or ground chicken can be substituted for the pork sausage.
- Cut your carrots and onions thin. Finely shred your cabbage, so it cooks quickly and evenly.
- You can substitute 12-14 ounces of packaged coleslaw mix or broccoli slaw for the veggies.
- Garnish the dish with green onions or sesame seeds.
- This dish is best served immediately while the vegetables are still slightly crisp-tender and the pork is warm.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat leftovers in the microwave.
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Egg Roll Bowl
This low-carb pork egg roll bowl has all the best parts of an egg roll without the added guilt of deep frying! Tender veggies are tossed with seasoned pork sausage or ground pork.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: main meal pork
- Method: stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients
- 1 ½ tablespoons sesame oil
- 1 lb ground pork or bulk pork sausage (see notes)
- 1 medium sweet onion chopped
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger or ginger paste
- 1 medium head green cabbage finely shredded
- 2 carrots cut into thin matchsticks
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon low sodium soy sauce
- Kosher salt and fresh ground black pepper to taste
- 2 green onions sliced
Instructions
- Add 1/2 tablespoon sesame oil to a large skillet or wok over medium heat. Cook the pork sausage until about halfway browned. Add the onion and cook until the sausage is browned and the onion is soft. Reduce the heat to low and add the garlic and ginger. Cook for 1-2 minutes while stirring constantly. Remove from the skillet and plate.
- Add 1 tablespoon of sesame oil to the skillet over medium heat. Add the cabbage and the carrots. cook until just starting to wilt, about 8 minutes. Stir the cabbage mixture several times.
- Stir in the rice vinegar and low-sodium soy sauce. Add the sausage mixture back to the skillet. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Stir and heat for 1-2 minutes. Garnish with sliced green onions. Serve immediately.
Notes
- Use lightly seasoned pork sausage. We love Bob Evans Naturally.
- Ground pork, ground beef, ground turkey, or ground chicken can be substituted for the pork sausage.
- Cut your carrots and onions thin. Finely shred your cabbage, so it cooks quickly and evenly.
- You can substitute 12-14 ounces of packaged coleslaw mix or broccoli slaw for the veggies.
- Garnish the dish with green onions or sesame seeds.
- This dish is best served immediately while the vegetables are still slightly crisp-tender and the pork is warm.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat leftovers in the microwave.
Keywords: pork egg roll bowl, egg roll bowl, cabbage egg roll bowl
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This post was originally published on December 31, 2017, and was republished on April 17, 2020, with new content.
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Kathleen
This quick, simple and fantastic low carb egg roll in a bowl is the best perfect meal for my family. Thanks for sharing!
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Sam
I was looking for a recipe like this, thank you for sharing! I can’t wait to try it soon!
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Justine
I love this dish. So easy to make and has a great flavor! We love it with a little bit of sweet chili sauce drizzled on top. Noms.
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Angela
Love this recipe! So delicious and easy to make. It’s a weekly staple in my house.
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Catherine
What a great recipe for weeknights and a easier take on eggrolls! This is regular roatation at our house and for good reason. It is easy and so yummy!
Amber
I use a bag of coleslaw mix instead of a head of cabbage. I love this recipe
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Michele E
A bag of coleslaw mix couldn’t be any simpler and every time I make this I’m so happy with the flavor & how quickly this dish is on the table!
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Beth Pierce
Thanks, Michele! It is a fun and easy recipe.
RivKit
I made this tonight, (using ground turkey and adding bell pepper slices) and it was great! My husband and I both loved it! Simple and tasty dinner. Took about 50 min to prepare. I pinned this to make it again. Don’t be afraid to add the whole head of cabbage, it cooks down!
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Beth Pierce
Thanks! So glad that you and your husband both loved it.
Bedabrata
A super mouth-watering combination of protein plus fiber. They were absolutely delicious! So much better than takeout!
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khoingn
Looks like a good dish for my dinner. I’m gonna try making it soon.
Jennifer L Prince
I need to try making egg rolls and spring rolls at home sometime. They’re always so good!
Alita Pacio
Wow! This Asian-inspired dinner recipe has all of the flavors that I love without any of the deep fat frying. Thank you.
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Beth Pierce
So true!
Brianne
Such an awesome recipe. All of the delicious flavors of my favorite vegetables come together.
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Beth Pierce
I could not agree more, Brianne!
Molly
I just checked out the recipe you shared and I must say, it looks absolutely delicious! The step-by-step instructions and helpful tips make it seem like a breeze to whip up. I also appreciate the use of low-carb ingredients. Can’t wait to give it a try!
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Marysa
I love the idea of a deconstructed egg roll. Sounds delicious! And frying up an egg roll wrapper has always been intimidating. This sounds like a fun meal to make.
Beth Pierce
Yes indeed! Enjoy!
Debbie
This was delicious. I loved this easy and low-carb dish. This egg roll in a bowl is one of my new favorites.
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Bryan
Egg rolls are certainly good! Having a mixed bowl with similar ingredients but in a different form is equally delicious.
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Hayley
Great recipe and one of my favorites. If you have not tried this I strongly encourage you to! You won’t be disappointed.
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Joanne
ooooh, this is going on my meal plan for the week. Thanks!
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Jen
This is so perfect for busy nights!! Everyone at my house loved it!
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Beth Pierce
Thanks, Jen!
rebecca
yum! love how easy this recipe is. it’s a great way to use up extra cabbage too
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Beth Pierce
I agree 100%
Kushigalu
Egg roll in a bowl is one of my favorite recipes. It is quick, delicious, easy, and low-carb.
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Kelley
This was so good and full of flavor! We also love it for meal prep thanks!
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Beth Pierce
My pleasure, Kelley!
Tara
Oh yum! I love how everything comes together in just 30 minutes. Such a wonderful combination of flavors packed into this bowl.
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Beth Pierce
Thanks, Tara!
Michelle
Excellent! One of my favorite recipes to meal prep for lunch
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Sharon
This egg roll in a bowl was so easy to make and the perfect meal prep recipe for my busy weekday lunches.
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TAYLER ROSS
I made this egg roll in a bowl for dinner last night and my whole family loved it- even the kids!
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Fransic verso
We had an egg roll bowl before but cooked it in a different way. Would love to try with these ingredients and taste. It look so yummy.
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Brian
Never thought of this. The last eggroll I had was a chicken parmesan egg roll in Boston’s North End.
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Sonia Seivwright
This is absolutely delicious. I know I will enjoy making this dish again and again for my family and friends.
May
looks easy enough. my mom makes a lot of these here, but never knew what it’s called until now, haha! Cabbage is my thing, so I definitely gobble this dish up.
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Stephanie
What a delicious meal! I love that it’s so simple, and the leftovers were perfect for bringing to work the next day.
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Beth Pierce
Thanks, Stephanie! So glad that you enjoyed the recipe!
april
I love cabbage recipes since we grow cabbages!! Thank you for the recipes. I especially love this egg roll in a bowl.
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Maureen
I love egg rolls! I wish I could have them daily but considering egg rolls are fried it’s hard to do that. This easy egg roll in a bowl sounds like a great alternative. Not only looks delicious but I love that it’s also healthy.
Julie
Your recipes are always so delicious and I love the care that you put into writing helpful notes for the recipe. I agree with the other poster who said this would be yummy wrapped in lettuce!
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Beth Pierce
Thanks, Julie! So happy that you like my recipes!
Pam Ward-Bragg
I add water chestnuts and bean sprouts when I make this.
Beth Pierce
Thanks for the tip, Pam!
Neely Moldovan
How good would this be? I love egg rolls but I Have never tried this!
Chloe Arnold
Why have I never thought to do egg roll bowls before? That sounds delicious and like an incredible healthy alternative. Making this asap!
Krystle
I love egg rolls, this is genius! Of course I had to add some Wonton strips on top though!
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Gervin Khan
Wow! This recipe looks absolutely delicious and yummy! The color it gives makes this dish an enticing and tempting one! Loved it!
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Rosey
Bob Evans does have such a good sausage for recipes. This egg roll bowl looks good.
Beth Pierce
Thanks Rosey! Enjoy!
Jennifer Prince
This is such a fun idea! Especially if you’re like me and too lazy to roll them up, lol! Flavor minus the work. Perfect!
Beth Pierce
Agreed 100%
Leanne Wong
This is a wonderful recie! It gives all the flavors of egg rolls, but it also allows those who are low carb to enjoy them. I tried this recipe, and I thought it was tasty!
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Beth Pierce
Thanks Leanne! So glad that you enjoyed it!
Brianne
This is absolutely one of the best recipes I’ve ever made. It tastes exactly like the filling in the egg rolls I order when we get take-out but without all the carbs!
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Beth Pierce
Thanks Brianne! So happy that you liked it!
Chuck
How is this 31 grams in carbs? Besides the carrots everything is extremely low carb in this recipe?
Beth Pierce
Onions have carbs too. However you are probably correct in your assumption. The carb count is probably quite a bit lower. The software that bloggers are offered for nutritional analysis is only so good that is why I have a disclaimer on it.
Lynda Pineau-Volochkov
This sounds really yummy and I was wondering if I could actually use it a filling for eggrolls ?
Natalie
Looks delicious and so healthy. Easy to make too. I’m definitely making this. Can’t wait!
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Liz
I love how easy this is and it’s still pretty healthy! This is so perfect for a dinner when we’re trying to use up leftover veggies!
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Elizabeth
Egg roll in a bowl is one of my favorite weeknight dinners! So delicious!
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Dannii
What a delicious low carb lunch option. I love all the flavours going on in it.
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Michelle
Happened to have all the ingredients to whip this up last night and it tasted delicious! So easy too!
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Marianne
This looks delish! I bet it would taste great in a lettuce wrap!
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Beth Pierce
Yes it really would!!
Biana
This looks simple to make, and so delicious! Will be making this egg roll bowl very soon.
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Sara
Loved all the different flavors and textures in this dish! So quick and easy, even my picky eaters devoured this!
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Michelle Boule
This was so good! We had it for dinner the other night and it was a hit!
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Marie-Charlotte Chatelain
Love including 5spice in my recipes! And this is an amazing meal prep recipe -l love that it is low carb but packed with good fats
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Denay
I found this on Pinterest when looking for easy low-carb recipes. I can’t wait to make this!
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Jessica Formicola
My family loves this meal! I always make it when trying to fit more veggies into a meal!
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Andrea Metlika
This is such a great way to have an egg roll with out all the grease. Can’t wait to make these.
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Jamie
THis is just the thing when I want egg rolls but I’m too laze to wrap it up! Delicious!
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Emily Liao
I love a good egg roll, so this was perfect! The flavors were on point.
Anjali
Love this healthier version of an egg roll!! All of the great flavor without having to deep fry anything!
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Erin
Once I get my hands on the Chinese spice, we’re having this for dinner! Crushing on cabbage right now.
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Alisha
Love Asian food, can’t wait to try this one.
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stephanie
This is a great idea, much healthier.
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Ruth
Did not find the recipe for the Chinese 5. To get 5 stars, I need the whole recipe. TIA
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Beth Pierce
Ruth the whole recipe is down at the bottom of the post. There is also a “Jump to Recipe” button at the top. The five spice is noted in the recipe ingredients and in the instructions.
Sara Welch
Not only does this look easy, but delicious too! Looking forward to making this with dinner tonight! Delish!
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Wendy Polisi
This looks really delicious. I have always hated trying to gnaw through the skin of an egg roll.
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Erin
So vibrant, healthy and yummy!
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Kimberly
Ah nice, I get to enjoy the flavor of egg rolls without all the carbs – I look forward to trying this!
Annie
This is one of my favorite dishes!
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Amanda
This looks like so much fun!
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Ken Stapleton
The measurement for the Chinese five spice is incomplete. Are talking tsp, TBS, or…? Since you suggest caution for this ingredient, I don’t want to get it wrong.
Beth Pierce
Good afternoon. Sorry about the delay. I had to pick the kids up from school and run some errands. Thanks for the heads up. It is teaspoon. 1/8-1/4 teaspoon Chinese Five Spice. I myself would probably go 1/2 teaspoon but I love a ton flavor!
Natalie
Hi,
Is it GROUND pork?
Thank you,
Natalie
Beth Pierce
You can use ground pork or ground pork sausage (that does not have heavy seasonings like fennel).
Dee
clearly states “1/8–1/4 teaspoon Chinese five spice”??