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High-Protein Egg Roll Bowls

High-Protein Egg Roll Bowls: Quick, Healthy, and Delicious!

High-Protein Egg Roll Bowls combine flavors of traditional egg rolls in a quick and healthy dish perfect for busy weeknights.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 bowls
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Asian
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

For the Base
  • 2 tablespoons sesame oil or use vegetable oil
  • 1 medium onion diced, or substitute with shallots
  • 1 pound ground pork or substitute with turkey, chicken, or tofu
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon ginger grated fresh, or use ground ginger
For the Crunch
  • 1 cup water chestnuts chopped, or substitute with diced bell peppers
  • 16 ounces coleslaw mix or make your own mix
For the Sauce
  • 3 tablespoons rice wine vinegar or apple cider vinegar
  • 3 tablespoons soy sauce or tamari for gluten-free
  • 2 tablespoons hoisin sauce or teriyaki sauce
  • 1 tablespoon sriracha to taste or substitute with chili paste
  • to taste salt
  • to taste black pepper
For the Garnish
  • 2 stalks green onions sliced, or substitute with chives
  • 1 tablespoon black sesame seeds or regular sesame seeds
  • optional mayo mix with sriracha to taste

Equipment

  • large skillet or wok

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Heat the oil by heating sesame oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
  2. Sauté the onion for about 3 minutes until it becomes translucent.
  3. Brown the ground pork for 5-7 minutes until it's thoroughly cooked.
  4. Incorporate minced garlic and grated ginger, and sauté for another minute.
  5. Add chopped water chestnuts and coleslaw mix; cook for about 5 minutes.
  6. Create the sauce by pouring in rice wine vinegar, soy sauce, hoisin sauce, and sriracha.
  7. Season with salt and black pepper according to preference, and stir well.
  8. Garnish with green onions and black sesame seeds before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 25gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 4gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 100IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Feel free to customize with different proteins and vegetables to suit your taste.

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