Easy Inside Out Egg Roll in a Bowl Recipe
Published Feb 01, 2023 Updated Apr 22, 2024
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An easy, 20-minute inside out egg-roll-in-a-bowl recipe that takes all the best ingredients and flavors from standard egg rolls, without all the carbs or deep-fried shell. Served with a healthy, homemade Asian-inspired bang bang sauce that adds the perfect amount of creamy, sweet, and spicy.
What Makes This Recipe Great
Y’all know how much I love adapting beloved comfort food recipes into healthy, cleaner versions. And this recipe is my latest success! This inside out egg roll in a bowl recipe is an easy, low-carb way to enjoy all the delicious flavors of traditional egg rolls, without the deep-fried egg roll wrapper!
And we all know that it’s not an egg roll without a delicious sauce. For this recipe, I’m using my healthy, homemade bang bang sauce which is the perfect amount of creamy, sweet, and spicy. It’s basically a sriracha mayo with a few extra ingredients to give it great flavor. The best part? This recipe comes together in just 20 minutes!
This delicious recipe is perfect for busy weeknights, makes a super healthy meal, and has really simple ingredients that make it easy to throw together in a pinch!
Ingredient Notes
Egg Roll Bowls
- Ground pork: You can also use ground beef, ground turkey, or ground chicken, whichever ground meat you prefer.
- Bag of coleslaw mix: You will find this in the refrigerated section next to other bagged lettuce mixes. You can shred your own cabbage, but I find the bagged variety much easier.
- Veggies: Shredded carrots, chopped red cabbage, sweet onion, and minced garlic.
- Toasted sesame oil
- Rice wine vinegar
- Coconut aminos: This replaces soy sauce in a standard egg roll. It’s a gluten-free, Whole 30-compliant alternative. If you want to use regular or low-sodium soy sauce, feel free to. You can also use gluten-free Tamari sauce for a gluten-free option.
- Spices: Ground ginger, onion powder, salt, and black pepper.
- Green onions: Optional, for garnish.
- Sesame seeds: Optional, for garnish
- Red Pepper Flakes: Optional, for added spice.
Bang Bang Sauce Ingredients
- Mayonnaise or dairy yogurt: I make my own homemade mayo using this 60-second recipe!
- Coconut aminos
- Garlic powder
- Sriracha sauce: Use more or less depending on your spice preference.
- Salt and pepper: Use to taste.
Step-by-Step Instructions
- Heat a large skillet over medium heat with 2 tsp sesame seed oil. Add in the garlic and onions. Cook for 2-3 minutes. Add in the ground sausage and Brown for 5 minutes. Drain off excess grease.
- Add the bagged coleslaw, carrots, red cabbage, onion powder, and ginger. Stir mixing all vegetables and sausage together. Cook for 5 minutes.
- Add the rice vinegar and coconut aminos to the sausage mixture. Mix together and cook over low heat for 10 mins or until veggies are soft. I still like a crunch, so I only cook down for about 8 minutes.
Egg Roll In A Bowl
Recipe Tips
- Add Extra Veggies: Add other veggies like broccoli, bell peppers, sliced shiitake mushrooms, sugar snap peas, or whatever else you can think of!
- Fresh or Dried Herbs: You can use both fresh garlic and ginger, or swap for dried versions. Keep in mind that you will use less if using dried versions.
- Make it Spicy: If you want a spicier dish, add more sriracha to the bang bang sauce. If you prefer a milder spice, use less.
Serving Tips
- Serve this recipe in a big bowl. Drizzle with bang bang sauce and chopped green onions.
Storage Tips
- Leftovers: Store leftovers in an airtight container and eat within 3-4 days. Store leftover sauce separately. Reheat in a skillet over medium heat and serve with the sauce and green onions.
- Make Ahead: This is an easy dish to make ahead and store in individual containers for meal prep, or for dinner later. Simply reheat in the microwave or stovetop and serve with the sauce and garnish.
Recipe FAQs
Typically, egg rolls are stuffed with pork and cabbage, wrapped in a shell, then deep-fried. This recipe takes all of the delicious contents of the egg roll and puts them in a deconstructed egg roll bowl without the shell for a healthier, low-carb version.
Yes! There are under 500 calories and 10 carbs per serving, making this a filling, nutritious lunch or dinner option.
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Easy Inside Out Egg Roll in a Bowl Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 ½ lbs ground pork or ground turkey/chicken
- 16 oz bagged coleslaw
- ½ cup carrot matchsticks
- ½ cup chopped red cabbage
- 2 tsp sesame seed oil
- 1 tsp rice vinegar
- 1/3 cup coconut aminos*
- ¼ tsp ground ginger
- ½ tsp onion powder
- ½ sweet onion sliced
- 2 tsp minced garlic
- salt and pepper to taste
- green onions for garnish
Bang Bang Sauce
- 1/2 cup mayo or sub Greek or DF yogurt
- 1 1/2 tsp coconut aminos
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1-2 tbsp sriracha sauce depending on spice level
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- 1. Heat skillet over medium heat with 2 tsp sesame seed oil. Add in the garlic and onions. Cook for 2-3 minutes. Add in the ground sausage and Brown for 5 minutes. Drain off excess grease.
- 2. Add the bagged coleslaw, carrots, red cabbage, onion powder, and ginger. Stir mixing all vegetables and sausage together. Cook for 5 minutes.
- 3. Add the rice vinegar and coconut aminos to the sausage mixture. Mix together and cook over low heat for 10 mins or until veggies are soft. I still like a crunch, so I only cook down for about 8 minutes.
Notes
Mac’s Pro Tips
- Sub soy sauce for coconut aminos if not Whole30 or gluten-free
- If you want, add extra veggies like broccoli, bell peppers, sliced mushrooms, or whatever else you can think of!
- You can use fresh garlic and ginger, or swap for dried versions. Keep in mind that you will use less if using dried versions.
- If you want a spicier dish, add more sriracha to the bang bang sauce. If you prefer a milder spice, use less.
Serving Tips
- Serve this inside out egg roll recipe in a big bowl. Drizzle with bang bang sauce and chopped green onions.
Storage Tips
- Leftovers: Store leftovers in an airtight container and eat within 3-4 days. Store leftover sauce separately. Reheat in a skillet over medium heat and serve with the sauce and green onions.
- Make Ahead: This is an easy dish to make ahead and store in individual containers for meal prep, or for dinner later. Simply reheat in the microwave or stovetop and serve with the sauce and garnish.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
This recipe is delicious! Somehow I forgot to grab an onion OR ginger, but it still turned out great. I love how you give suggestions to try alternative meats, veggies, etc. – this recipe is definitely customizable. I tried ground turkey and it was plenty tasty. I’ll definitely be making this again and playing around with fresh garlic and ginger vs. dried. Thank you for sharing 🙂
This is so great to hear. Glad you enjoyed it
This was quick to put together and outstanding! I used ground turkey and low sodium soy sauce. My husband loved it! I will definitely made this again! Thank you!
I am so glad you loved it.
Wow! This is so delicious! I used ground turkey and we devoured it! The bang bang sauce brings it to another level! I am about to make it for the 3rd time. Thank you for a recipe that is delicious, healthy and not complicated to prepare!
I’m so glad y’all loved it! Thank you so much for the review!
I made this tonight. Excellent!!
Thank you! I am so happy to hear you enjoyed it.
I have made this with just cabbage because I didn’t have coleslaw on hand. I have made it with different kinds of coleslaws like one with a shredded broccoli base, I’ve made it to a T as listed, and every which way is just phenomenal. We always use ground beef because that’s just the meat we have on hand (freezer stocked as bought in bulk) and it’s always just fine!
This is absolutely my go-to in regular rotation. Crave it often and doesn’t interfere much with calorie counting as it’s pretty healthy.
I’m so happy to hear that! I love how you make it your own. Thank you, Denisha!
Can’t wait to try this recipe! Does the nutritional value include bang bang sauce? Thanks
Yes, it is included in the nutritional information provided.
Easy and delicious!! I eyeballed the seasoning and it still turned out great! The recipe is very forgiving which I love!