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High Protein Egg Roll in a Bowl - A Fast, Flavor-Packed Weeknight Meal

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb (450 g) lean ground turkey (or chicken, pork, or extra-firm tofu for a meatless option)
  • 1 tablespoon avocado or olive oil (use sesame oil at the end for flavor)
  • 1 medium yellow onion, diced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, minced (or 1 teaspoon ground ginger in a pinch)
  • 1 bag (14–16 oz) coleslaw mix (shredded cabbage and carrots)
  • 2 cups shredded green or red cabbage (optional, for extra crunch and volume)
  • 3–4 green onions, sliced
  • 4 large eggs, whisked
  • 3 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce or tamari (use coconut aminos if gluten-free)
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 1–2 teaspoons sriracha or chili-garlic sauce, to taste
  • 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
  • Salt and black pepper, to taste
  • Optional toppings: toasted sesame seeds, chili crisp, extra green onions, cilantro, a drizzle of light mayo mixed with sriracha
  • Optional sides: steamed rice, cauliflower rice, or quinoa

Method
 

  1. Brown the protein: Heat the avocado or olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground turkey, break it up with a spatula, and cook until no longer pink. Season with a pinch of salt and pepper. If using tofu, crumble it and sauté until golden at the edges.
  2. Sauté aromatics: Add the diced onion. Cook 3–4 minutes until softened. Stir in the garlic and ginger, and cook 30–60 seconds until fragrant.
  3. Add veggies: Toss in the coleslaw mix and extra cabbage (if using). Cook, stirring often, for 4–6 minutes until the cabbage wilts but still has a bit of crunch.
  4. Season: Pour in soy sauce (or tamari), rice vinegar, and sriracha. Stir well so everything is coated. Taste and adjust salt, pepper, and heat.
  5. Scramble the eggs: Push the mixture to one side of the pan. Add the whisked eggs to the empty side. Let them set slightly, then scramble until just cooked. Fold into the cabbage and meat mixture.
  6. Finish with flavor: Turn off the heat. Stir in toasted sesame oil and most of the green onions. Save a few for topping.
  7. Serve: Spoon into bowls. Top with sesame seeds, extra green onions, or a drizzle of sriracha-mayo if you like. Add rice or cauliflower rice on the side for more volume.