Egg Roll In A Bowl (Printable Version)

All the classic egg roll flavors in a quick low-carb skillet meal with ground pork, cabbage, and Asian seasonings.

# What You'll Need:

→ Meats

01 - 1 lb ground pork

→ Vegetables

02 - 1 tablespoon avocado oil
03 - 2 cups shredded green cabbage
04 - 1 cup shredded carrots
05 - 1/2 cup sliced green onions
06 - 3 cloves garlic, minced
07 - 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, minced

→ Sauces & Seasonings

08 - 2 tablespoons soy sauce or coconut aminos
09 - 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
10 - 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
11 - 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
12 - 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
13 - Salt, to taste

→ Garnishes

14 - 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
15 - Additional sliced green onions

# How To Make It:

01 - Heat the avocado oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
02 - Add ground pork to the hot skillet. Cook, breaking it up with a spatula, until browned and cooked through, about 5-6 minutes.
03 - Stir in the minced garlic and fresh ginger. Sauté for 1 minute until fragrant, being careful not to burn the garlic.
04 - Add shredded cabbage, carrots, and half of the sliced green onions. Cook, stirring frequently, for 3-4 minutes until vegetables are tender-crisp.
05 - Pour in soy sauce, rice vinegar, and sesame oil. Sprinkle with black pepper and red pepper flakes. Stir thoroughly to combine and cook 1-2 minutes until heated through. Adjust salt to taste.
06 - Remove from heat immediately. Sprinkle sesame seeds and remaining green onions over the top. Serve hot directly from the skillet.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • You get all the crave-worthy egg roll flavors without deep frying a single thing
  • It comes together faster than delivery would even arrive at your door
  • The vegetables stay crisp-tender instead of getting soggy like inside fried wrappers
02 -
  • Don't skip the toasted sesame oil—adding it at the end instead of cooking with it preserves that incredible aroma
  • The vegetables will release water as they cook, so don't worry if the pan looks a bit crowded at first
03 -
  • Prep all your ingredients before turning on the stove—this cooks fast once you start
  • If your cabbage mix is especially wet, cook it a minute longer to evaporate excess moisture

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