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Egg Roll In A Bowl

This Egg Roll in a Bowl is a deconstructed version of a traditional egg roll, featuring all the classic flavors without the wrapper or deep-frying. It's a quick, weeknight-friendly meal, prepared in one skillet. 
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time25 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American, Asian, Chinese
Total Cost: $10.31 recipe / $2.58 serving
Servings: 4
Calories: 319kcal
Author: Jennie Alley

Equipment

  • Large 12" skillet

Ingredients

  • 1 cup onion diced (1 cup, 125g) $0.35
  • 8 oz. mushrooms finely minced (225g) $1.76
  • 2 garlic cloves minced, $0.16
  • 5 oz. can water chestnuts drained and chopped (1 cup, 140g) $1.24*
  • 2 green onions sliced, $0.19
  • 1 Tbsp ginger freshly grated, $0.08**
  • 1 lb. ground turkey $3.94
  • 2 Tbsp vegetable oil $0.07
  • 16 oz. bag coleslaw mix one bag, $1.94
  • ¼ cup soy sauce $0.21
  • 1 Tbsp rice vinegar $0.12
  • 2 Tbsp brown sugar 25g, $0.05
  • 1 tsp sesame oil $0.11
  • ½ tsp black pepper freshly cracked, $0.08
  • ⅛ tsp red pepper flakes $0.01

Instructions

  • Gather and prep all ingredients: dice the onion, mince the mushrooms, garlic, and ginger, chop the water chestnuts, and slice the green onions.
  • Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground turkey and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until mostly cooked through, about 8-10 minutes. Season lightly with salt and pepper.
  • Add the onion, garlic, ginger, and minced mushrooms to the skillet. Cook for 3-4 minutes, stirring often, until the mushrooms soften and most of their moisture cooks off.
  • Stir in the coleslaw mix. Toss well and cook for 6-8 minutes, until the cabbage is tender but still has a bit of crunch.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, rice vinegar, brown sugar, sesame oil, black pepper, and red pepper flakes.
  • Pour the sauce into the skillet and add the chopped water chestnuts. Toss everything together and cook for 2-3 minutes, until evenly coated and warmed through.
  • Stir in the green onions just before serving. Enjoy as is or serve over rice. Garnish with sesame seeds if desired.

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Notes

*Water chestnuts are crunchy aquatic vegetables that are often used in Asian cooking and add a wonderful crisp texture to dishes. They're most commonly found canned in the international aisle of most grocery stores. If you cannot find them, chopped celery or carrot would be a good substitution and would add a similar crunch.
**If fresh ginger isn’t available, substitute 1 tsp ground ginger.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 319kcal | Carbohydrates: 27g | Protein: 33g | Fat: 10g | Sodium: 901mg | Fiber: 6g