The Best Egg Roll in a Bowl Recipe (Whole30)

Learn how to make an egg roll without the fuss, with our simple Egg Roll in a Bowl recipe!

You know those meals that just warm your heart and make you feel all cozy inside? Well, you’re looking at the recipe for one such meal: my Whole30 Egg Roll in a Bowl. It takes the egg roll you know and love, and evolves it so that it’s healthier and easier.

It’s got everything a typical egg roll’s got to offer—those juicy bits of ground pork, the fresh veggies that pack a punch, those spices that ring a bell—but without the deep-fried wrapping. It’s all served up in a bowl, Whole30 style.

It’s as basic as dishes come, but it’s up there with other Asian-inspired favorites like Moo Shu Pork or Bibimbap. Every bite has a whole bunch of flavors and textures all combined together in one convenient bowl. It just goes to show, our food traditions are as flexible and dynamic as we are. And they’re pretty darn tasty, too.

Does this Egg Roll in a Bowl Recipe work with my diet?

This Egg Roll in a Bowl recipe (Whole30 approved, no less) will do wonders for your waistline. It’s brimming with lean pork for our protein fix, plenty of veggies for fiber, and barely any processed junk. It’s sticking strictly to the Whole30 playbook but can also be enjoyed by those on keto, gluten-free, dairy-free, and paleo diets (just make sure, for that last one, the mayo is minimally processed and contains no sugars or artificial ingredients).

INGREDIENTS

You’ll be on a roll in no time with this recipe! Here’s what you’ll need…

• 1/2 lb. ground pork
• 1 tbsp sesame oil
• 1/2 red onion, diced
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1/2 cup coleslaw mix
• 1/2 tsp fresh ginger, grated
• 1 tbsp sriracha mayonnaise
• pinch of salt and black pepper
• black sesame seeds (for garnish)
• sliced green onions (for garnish)

INSTRUCTIONS

Saute

Heat the sesame oil on MEDIUM in a large skillet. Once the oil is hot, add the red onion and the minced garlic. Saute until the red onions begin to soften.

Cook

Season the ground pork with salt and pepper. Add the pork and grated fresh ginger to the skillet. Cook until pork is browned and crumbled, about 5 minutes.

Add

When the pork is cooked through, add the coleslaw mix and season with salt and black pepper. Stir well. Cook the egg roll mixture for about 5 minutes, until the cabbage is tender.

Serve

Divide the egg roll mixture between 2 serving bowls and drizzle with the sriracha mayonnaise. Garnish with black sesame seeds and sliced green onions.

DEVOUR!

Tips & Tricks to Making a Perfect Egg Roll in a Bowl

• Use fresh produce and high-quality proteins to bring out the best possible flavor.
• Use a microplane with a fine grate for the ginger.
• Adequately heat your pan before adding in your ingredients.
• Use the sriracha mayonnaise to your taste.
• Tasting as you cook is the key to a perfectly seasoned dish.

FAQs

Serving Suggestions

Assuming you want to maintain the Whole30 experience, serve your Egg Roll in a Bowl with a side of cauliflower rice for added sustenance. For more creaminess, reach for an avocado. Chop it up and use it to top your bowl. To wash it down, fill your glass with homemade cucumber mint water or herbal tea.

how to prep and store your egg roll in a bowl

Whip up your Egg Roll in a Bowl as instructed, let it chill, then pop it into a tightly sealed container and into the fridge. It should last up to four days. To warm it up, toss it in a pan over MEDIUM heat or use a microwave, 2 mins should be enough. Either way, stir it occasionally until it’s warmed through.