If you haven’t tried egg roll in a bowl yet, you’re in for a treat. Everything you love inside of an egg roll in a lighter, healthier, no-wrapper version! It’s ready in 15 minutes, making it a perfect weeknight dish!
Experience: I’m an egg-roll superfan who’s tested every shortcut and variation, from air-fryer egg rolls to this faster, lighter bowl version.
Speed: This is my real go-to on rushed nights. A 15-minute dinner that feeds the whole family without wrapping or frying anything.
Flexibility: I built this recipe to be customizable. Swap veggies, proteins, or seasonings, and it still delivers the classic egg-roll flavor you’re craving.
Ground Meat: Use ground chicken, ground pork, or ground beef as an alternative to the ground turkey!
Coleslaw Mix: A premade mix makes it easy, but you can use shredded cabbage and matchstick carrots if you prefer.
Veggies: Finely diced mushrooms keep the turkey juicy and boost flavor, and you can add even more color and nutrition with bell peppers, snow peas, or bok choy. Use whatever you love.
Protein Swaps: Use ground turkey, chicken, or pork; all work well. For a vegan version, skip the meat and add more veggies.
Want a little heat? Add some sriracha or red pepper flakes.
When I am too tired to think of something to make, this is what I go for. Easy, fast, filling, and a decently healthy option! My kids love it, and it makes great leftovers for lunches throughout the week.
Cook Onion & Garlic: In a large skillet or wok, heat sesame oil over medium-high heat. Add minced onion and cook until translucent. Add minced garlic and fresh grated ginger, and cook for an additional 30 seconds.
Cook Ground Turkey: Add ground turkey and cook for 7-8 minutes until browned.
Add Coleslaw: Add coleslaw mix and stir well until the coleslaw starts to soften.
Add Soy Sauce & Salt & Pepper: Add soy sauce and hoisin sauce, then mix to combine. Season to taste with salt and pepper, and garnish with green onions.
Serve Egg Roll in a Bowl Over Rice: If I want this meal to be more filling and go a little farther, I serve it over rice. My kids love it over rice!
Refrigerate: Cool completely, then store in an airtight container for 4–5 days.
Reheat: Warm in the microwave, covering with a damp paper towel to keep the meat and veggies from drying out.
I definitely love my egg rolls! They are so fun to make and full of flavor. A few that I love right now are Air Fryer Avocado Egg Rolls, or these yummy Philly Cheesesteak Egg Rolls, and these fun Strawberry Cheesecake Egg Rolls for dessert!