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Veggie-Packed Turkey Egg Roll In A Bowl

Fast, high-protein ground turkey bowl with cabbage, bell pepper, and edamame in a glossy ginger-garlic sauce. Serve over rice or cauliflower rice for a 20-minute, low-carb dinner.
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Prep Time 8 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 bowls
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
Calories: 290

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup (60 ml) low-sodium soy sauce or tamari
  • 1 1/2 Tbsp rice vinegar
  • 1–2 Tbsp maple syrup or honey
  • 1 tsp toasted sesame oil
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced (divided)
  • 1 Tbsp fresh grated ginger (divided)
  • 1–2 tsp chili-garlic sauce or sriracha, to taste
  • 1 Tbsp neutral oil
  • 1 lb (450 g) ground turkey, 93% lean
  • 4 cups coleslaw mix (shredded cabbage + carrot)
  • 1 cup shelled edamame (thawed if frozen)
  • 1 cup thinly sliced red bell pepper
  • 3 stalks green onions, thinly sliced
  • 1 lime cut in wedges
  • sesame seeds, for garnish
  • cooked rice or cauliflower rice, for serving

Equipment

  • 12-inch skillet
  • mixing bowl for sauce
  • whisk
  • spatula or wooden spoon
  • Instant-read thermometer ensure turkey reaches 165°F

Method

  • In a bowl, whisk soy/tamari, vinegar, maple/honey, sesame oil, half of the garlic, half of the ginger, and chili-garlic sauce or sriracha. Set aside.
  • Heat neutral oil in a wide skillet over medium-high heat. Add ground turkey; cook, breaking up, until browned and internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
  • Add remaining garlic and ginger; cook 30 seconds until fragrant.
  • Stir in coleslaw mix, edamame, and bell pepper; cook 2–3 minutes until crisp-tender.
  • Pour in sauce; toss 1–2 minutes until glossy and slightly thickened.
  • Off heat, stir in green onions and a squeeze of lime juice. Serve over rice or cauliflower rice and garnish with sesame seeds.

Nutrition

Calories: 290kcalCarbohydrates: 16gProtein: 28gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 85mgSodium: 580mgPotassium: 640mgFiber: 3gSugar: 9gVitamin A: 700IUVitamin C: 35mgCalcium: 70mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Gluten-Free: Use tamari and check your chili-garlic brand.
Lower-carb: Reduce or omit sweetener; serve over cauliflower rice.
Add eggs: Push filling to one side, scramble 2 eggs in the pan, then combine.
Equipment: 12-inch skillet, instant-read thermometer.
Alternate Methods:
Air Fryer (Meal-Prep Meatballs): Mix turkey with 1 tsp soy, 1 tsp ginger, and 1 minced garlic. Form 1-inch meatballs; air-fry 390°F (200°C) 9–11 min to 165°F (74°C). Toss with sautéed cabbage, edamame, and sauce.
Sheet-Pan (Oven): Scatter cabbage, pepper, and edamame on a lined sheet; drizzle with oil. Roast 425°F (220°C) 10 min. Add pre-browned turkey and sauce; roast 5–6 min more.
Slow Cooker (Set-and-Toss): Brown turkey; add to cooker with sauce (omit cabbage). Cook LOW 2–3 hr. Stir in cabbage and edamame during last 20–30 min to keep crisp.
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