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    Healthy Egg Roll in a Bowl with Coleslaw Mix (so easy!)

    Modified: May 1, 2025 • Published: Sep 7, 2021 by Dr. Erin Carter • This post may contain affiliate links • Leave a Comment

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    This is the best healthy egg roll in a bowl recipe! It has all of the delicious flavours of an egg roll without any deep frying. It's made with your choice of protein, bell peppers, green onion, coleslaw mix and the best homemade sauce. This recipe is quick and easy and is great for meal prep. 

    A bowl of egg roll in a bowl toped with chopped green onion and crushed peanuts with chop sticks next to the bowl.
    Table of Contents
    • Why you will love this recipe:
    • Key ingredients and substitutions:
    • How to make (step-by-step):
    • Top Tip:
    • Recipe variations and add ins:
    • How to serve:
    • How to store: 
    • Frequently asked questions:
    • Other recipes you will love:
    • Recipe

    I can't wait for you to make this healthy egg roll in a bowl recipe. It is one of my go-to easy dinner recipes that is perfect for meal planning or busy weeknight meals. It's full of flavour, filled with veggies including coleslaw mix or shredded cabbage, and has the most delicious sauce.

    Why you will love this recipe:

    • It's quick and easy to make and is ready in just 30 minutes!
    • This recipe is a fun and healthy way to enjoy the delicious flavour of traditional egg rolls, just without the deep fried coating. 
    • This recipe is gluten free, paleo, refined sugar free, and can easily be made Whole30 compliant, just like my din Thai Fung cucumber salad recipe.
    • It's made in one pan so the clean up is so simple, just like my healthy chicken stir fry recipe.

    If you love easy meals you will also love my one pot meat sauce, one pan teriyaki chicken and vegetables, and one pan tuna fried rice.

    Key ingredients and substitutions:

    You should be able to find these simple ingredients at your local grocery store. For the full ingredient list and exact measurements refer to the recipe card at the bottom of the post. 

    • Shredded cabbage and carrots – I prefer to make this recipe as easy as possible by using a pre-shredded coleslaw mix from the store but you could also shred your own cabbage and carrots if you wish. 
    • Green onions – to add a little kick and depth of flavour to the dish. You could swap this for white onion or yellow onion. 
    • Ground meat - I suggest using ground pork, ground chicken, ground turkey or ground beef. You could even use shrimp if you prefer. 
    • Bell pepper - to add some fresh flavour and texture to the dish. You can use any color of sweet bell peppers that you like for this recipe. 
    • Sunflower seeds - these give this egg roll in a bowl a nice bit of crunch! Instead of sunflower seeds you could use sesame seeds instead.
    • Coconut aminos - the base of the delicious asian sauce on this recipe is coconut aminos. Instead of coconut aminos you could use soy sauce or low sodium soy sauce but just note that soy sauce is not gluten free. 
    • Raw honey - to help give the delicious sauce just a little bit of sweetness. You could swap this for pure maple syrup instead.
    • Coconut vinegar - to add the perfect tangy contrast to the sweetness of the sauce. Instead of coconut vinegar you can use rice vinegar or apple cider vinegar too.
    • Fish sauce - to add the perfect umami taste to the sauce on this dish.
    • Seasonings and spices - ground ginger, sea salt, ground black pepper, ground turmeric and fresh garlic all combine perfectly to help give the sauce the most incredible flavour.

    How to make (step-by-step):

    Step one:

    To make the sauce, place all the sauce ingredients in a large bowl or glass measuring cup and whisk together until smooth.

    Step two:

    Next, place a large pan, large skillet or large wok on the stove and turn it on to medium heat and add the coconut oil. Once the oil is melted, add the ground meat and cook until it is brown and cooked through, stirring frequently to break the meat apart and ensure it cooks evenly. 

    A pan on the stovetop filled with ground pork.

    Step three:

    Now add the chopped bell peppers and green onion to the pan with the cooked meat and cook together for approximately 5 more minutes.

    A large pan on the stove with cooked ground pork, chopped bell peppers and chopped green onion in it.

    Step four:

    Then add the coleslaw mix and sunflower seeds to the skillet and cook for an additional 5 minutes.

    A pan on the stovetop filled with cooked ground pork and shredded cabbage.

    Step five:

    Lastly, add the sauce to the pan and mix everything well. Cook for an additional 5-10 minutes, until the vegetables are the texture you desire. Then, use a slotted spoon to serve and enjoy!

    A pan on the stovetop filled with cooked ground pork, shredded cabbage and chopped bell peppers.

    Top Tip:

    • I recommend serving this dish with a slotted spoon to help drain off any of the extra liquid.

    Recipe variations and add ins:

    • This healthy egg roll bowl is very versatile - use whatever type of ground meat that you like including lean ground beef, lean ground chicken, lean ground turkey or lean ground pork. You could also make this recipe with shrimp or omit the meat altogether to make it vegetarian. 
    • If you are on a Whole30 diet omit the honey from the recipe to make this into a Whole30 egg roll in a bowl.
    • Instead of coconut aminos you can use soy sauce to make the sauce. 
    • You could omit the sunflower seeds from this recipe or swap them with another type of seed or nut of your choice such as sesame seeds, peanuts, or chopped cashews.
    • Instead of using a bag of coleslaw mix you could use broccoli slaw instead. You could also add extra vegetables such as celery or zucchini. It's a great way to use up veggies that you have in the fridge. 
    • If you want this easy egg roll recipe to have a little spice or extra flavor add 1/2 teaspoon of red pepper flakes to the sauce. 

    How to serve:

    This easy recipe is delicious served as is for an easy weeknight meal but you could also serve it over white rice, brown rice, or cauliflower rice to make it even more filling.

    You can also top this dish with different ingredients including fresh bean sprouts, fresh cilantro, sliced avocado or different nuts to give it a different flavour and more texture.

    Feel free to top it with your favourite sauce such as hot sauce, sweet chili sauce, sweet and sour sauce, hoisin sauce, sriracha sauce, or spicy mayo for even more flavour!

    How to store: 

    Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days. 

    I don't recommend trying to freeze this dish as the coleslaw or cabbage will get rather mushy when it's thawed.

    A pan of egg roll in a bowl topped with chopped green onion and crushed peanuts with a serving spoon in the pan.

    Frequently asked questions:

    Is this egg roll in a bowl keto? 

    This egg roll in a bowl recipe is not keto or low carb. It has 28 grams of carbs per serving with 6 grams of fiber, giving it a net carb count of 22 grams per serving. 

    Can you reheat egg roll in a bowl?

    Egg roll in a bowl reheats really well. Simply place it in a microwave safe dish and heat it until it's warmed through. Alternatively, you could put it back in a heated pan and heat it up on the stovetop. 

    Can I make this recipe without meat?

    Yes absolutely! If you are vegetarian you can omit the meat and add more vegetables! If I were making this dish meatless I would add more bell pepper, onion, carrots, bean sprouts and maybe some tofu. 

    Other recipes you will love:

    • Whole30 Asian Coleslaw
    • Whole30 Chicken Stir Fry
    • Healthy Teriyaki Chicken and Broccoli 
    • Frozen Egg Rolls in an Air Fryer
    • Keto Coleslaw
    • Low carb green beens and almonds

    Since you made it this far we are basically best friends so be sure to follow me on Instagram, Pinterest, TikTok and Facebook where I share even more recipes and healthy living tips! And don’t forget to leave this recipe a star rating before you go!

    Recipe

    A bowl of healthy egg roll in a bowl garnished with green onion.

    Healthy Egg Roll in a Bowl

    This healthy egg roll in a bowl is going to become your new dinner favourite. With the most delicous sauce this recipe is packed with veggies and is ready in just minutes.
    4.86 from 7 votes
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    Course: Dinner, Main Course, Meat
    Cuisine: asian
    Diet: Diabetic, Gluten Free, Low Lactose
    Prep Time: 5 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 25 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 30 minutes minutes
    Servings: 6
    Calories: 635kcal
    Author: Dr. Erin Carter

    Equipment

    • Skillet or pan

    Ingredients

    Sauce Ingredients

    • 1/2 cup coconut aminos (or soy sauce)
    • 3 tablespoon honey
    • 2 tablespoon coconut vinegar (or rice vinegar)
    • 2 tablespoon avocado oil
    • 2 tablespoon fish sauce (omit for vegetarian)
    • 1 clove garlic, crushed (or 1 teaspoon garlic infused olive oil)
    • 1 teaspoon ground ginger
    • 1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
    • 1/2 teaspoon sea salt (or more to taste)
    • 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper

    Remaining Ingredients

    • 3 tablespoon coconut oil
    • 1.5 lbs ground pork or chicken or beef
    • 2 bell peppers, chopped
    • 1 cup chopped green onion (or sub one medium onion, chopped)
    • 8 cups coleslaw
    • 1 cup raw sunflower seeds

    Instructions

    Sauce Instructions

    • Place all the ingredients in a large bowl or glass measuring cup and whisk together until smooth.

    Remaining Instructions

    • Place a large pan on the stove and turn on to medium heat and add the coconut oil and let it melt. Add the ground meat and cook until cooked through, stirring frequently to break up the meat.
    • Add the chopped peppers and green onion to the pan and cook for ~5 minutes.
    • Add the coleslaw mix and sunflower seeds to the pan and cook for an additional 5 minutes.
    • Add the sauce and mix well. Cook for an additional 5-10 minutes, until the vegetables are the texture you desire.

    Notes

    1. Nutritional values are an estimate and will vary depending on the exact ingredients used. 
    2. To make this recipe Whole30 compliant leave out the honey.
    3. Store this recipe in the fridge in an air tight container for up to 5 days.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 635kcal | Carbohydrates: 28g | Protein: 26g | Fat: 47g | Saturated Fat: 17g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 8g | Monounsaturated Fat: 19g | Cholesterol: 82mg | Sodium: 1355mg | Potassium: 793mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 14g | Vitamin A: 1520IU | Vitamin C: 89mg | Calcium: 91mg | Iron: 3mg
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