Description
A quick and easy recipe for Ground Turkey Egg Roll in a Bowl that’s packed with flavor and nutrients. This dish offers a healthy twist on the classic egg roll, minus the wrapper, making it a low-carb, high-protein meal perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients:
- 2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 large onion, chopped finely
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 pound lean ground turkey
- 1 1/2 tablespoons sesame oil
- 1 1/2 teaspoons ground ginger
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted chicken stock
- 8 cups cabbage, shredded
- 1 1/2 cups carrots, shredded
- 2 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce
Instructions
- Step 1: Sauté the Onion and Garlic – Heat oil in a large, deep skillet over medium heat. Once the oil is hot, add the chopped onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Add minced garlic and cook for another 30 seconds.
- Step 2: Cook the Ground Turkey – Add the ground turkey to the skillet with the onions and garlic. Cook thoroughly for about 7-8 minutes until no longer pink.
- Step 3: Season the Mixture – Pour in sesame oil, ground ginger, red pepper flakes, salt, pepper, and brown sugar. Stir well to combine.
- Step 4: Add Cabbage and Simmer – Add chicken broth and cabbage to the skillet. Simmer until cabbage is slightly wilted.
- Step 5: Cook the Carrots – Add carrots to the skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes until softened.
- Step 6: Final Seasoning and Serve – Stir in soy sauce, adjust seasonings, and serve hot.
Notes
- Feel free to customize with your favorite vegetables or add some crunch with water chestnuts or almonds.
- This dish reheats well, making it perfect for meal prep or leftovers.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 315
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
