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Low Carb Egg Roll in a Bowl - A Quick, Flavor-Packed Weeknight Saver

Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings

Ingredients

  • 1 lb (450 g) ground pork, ground turkey, or ground chicken
  • 1 tbsp avocado oil or olive oil
  • 1 small yellow onion, finely diced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tbsp fresh ginger, minced (or 1 tsp ground ginger)
  • 1 (14–16 oz) bag coleslaw mix (shredded cabbage and carrots)
  • 2–3 tbsp soy sauce or tamari (for gluten-free)
  • 1 tbsp rice vinegar
  • 1–2 tsp sesame oil
  • 1–2 tsp sriracha or chili garlic sauce (optional, to taste)
  • 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
  • Salt and black pepper, to taste
  • 2–3 green onions, thinly sliced
  • 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds (optional, for garnish)
  • Optional low-carb add-ins: sliced mushrooms, bell pepper strips, zucchini matchsticks, or spinach

Instructions

  • Heat the pan: Set a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add the avocado oil and let it get hot but not smoking.
  • Brown the meat: Add the ground pork (or turkey/chicken). Break it up with a spatula and cook until no longer pink, about 5–7 minutes. Season lightly with salt and pepper. If there’s excess grease, drain it off.
  • Add aromatics: Stir in the onion, garlic, and ginger. Cook 2–3 minutes until fragrant and the onion softens.
  • Load the veggies: Add the coleslaw mix. If using other veggies like mushrooms or bell peppers, add them now. Toss well and cook for 4–6 minutes, until the cabbage is tender-crisp. Avoid overcooking so it keeps some bite.
  • Season: Pour in soy sauce (or tamari), rice vinegar, sesame oil, and sriracha if using. Toss to coat. Taste and adjust salt, pepper, and heat.
  • Scramble the eggs: Push everything to one side of the pan. Add a small drizzle of oil to the empty space if needed. Pour in the beaten eggs and scramble until just set, 30–60 seconds. Fold the eggs into the mixture.
  • Finish and garnish: Turn off the heat. Stir in most of the green onions. Plate and top with remaining green onions and sesame seeds.
  • Serve: Enjoy as is, or pair with cauliflower rice or shirataki noodles for extra volume without extra carbs.