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    Home » Recipes » Healthy Egg Roll Bowl

    Published: Oct 17, 2019 · Modified: Jan 6, 2021 by Alicia This post may contain affiliate links.

    Healthy Egg Roll Bowl

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    Two healthy egg roll bowls topped with sriracha and wonton strips with chopsticks
    bowl of egg roll filling

    This healthy egg roll bowl is super easy to make and cooks in one pan for a quick (and soy free) weeknight dinner. Getting a pre-packaged slaw mix, like from Trader Joe's, will cut down on any prep time. Leave out the crispy wontons to make this dish Whole30 or gluten free. 

    egg roll bowls with chopsticks laying on top and wontons off to the side

    Egg Roll in a Bowl

    Every once in a while I’ll be scrolling through Facebook or Pinterest and I can’t help but notice the cheesiest recipes. And I don’t mean cheesy in the literal sense! I suppose the better word is “gimmicky”. You know what I mean - the "buffalo chicken" this and the "mac and cheese" that. Don’t even get me started on all the avocado toasts with “Everything but the Bagel” seasoning. I usually just scroll right past most of them, but for some reason “Egg Roll in a Bowl” stopped me. Of course most of these recipes contain a hefty amount of soy or sugar, so I wanted to take the idea and make it a little more healthy and migraine-friendly by eliminating the soy sauce and other fermented ingredients.

    I can’t say it was the prettiest dinner I’ve ever eaten, but the flavor is really good and the whole thing is so easy to make. It's really great for those of us who have been missing Chinese take out for months now. Plus it takes about 15-20 minutes from start to finish. You can also customize this to make it fit your diet restrictions.

    The best part of this dinner is how easy it is. Minimal ingredients are sautéed together and topped with a spicy sriracha sauce for a little extra flavor. You can easily substitute ground chicken, beef, or turkey for pork. Or if you're following a vegan diet, use tofu instead (although not totally HYH safe). If I'm ever feeling overly tired or it's an attack day, this is my go-to meal.

    Soy Sauce Substitutes

    I’ve talked a lot about coconut aminos on here and how they seem to be ok for most, but are still a migraine trigger for some. I can usually get away with Trader Joe’s brand of coconut aminos, but if you’re sensitive to fermentation, this brand is not fermented. The only issue there is it does contain apple cider vinegar. Perhaps if you're more sensitive to one than the other, you can pick which coconut amino brand is best for you.

    For those who want to avoid coconut and soy, I came across this recipe from Petite Allergy Treats for a substitute that has molasses instead - 2 cups broth, 2 teaspoon blackstrap molasses, 1 garlic clove smashed, ½ teaspoon salt, and ½ teaspoon white vinegar. Simmer all ingredients, uncovered, for 15 minutes until slightly reduced.

    ingredients for an egg roll in a bowl on a wooden board

    Adding mushrooms, like shiitake, are completely optional.

    How to Bake Crispy Wonton Strips

    As for the wonton chips, I found these in the frozen food section of my grocery store, and allowed them to defrost at room temperature for about 30 minutes. The ingredients for these are usually migraine-friendly, but do a double check before you buy. You can either bake these whole as "chips" or cut into strips for a crunchy topping. 

    • Defrost wonton strips and lay them flat on a baking sheet
    • Brush both sides with vegetable or olive oil
    • Bake at 400 degrees F till brown and crispy
    • Allow to cool - they'll crisp more as they cool

    Tortillas are an easy substitute in a pinch. You can brush them with olive oil and put them in the oven at 400 degrees to toast them the same way. You could even use these like chips and put the filling on top to make Egg Roll Bowl Nachos! Now THAT's a Pinterest recipe, right?! 

    Modifications for Whole30, Paleo, & Gluten Free

    If you are gluten free, paleo, or Whole30, simply leave out the wonton chips. I suppose you could do cassava strips, but you may find it delicious without anything at all! I hope you all enjoy these healthy egg roll bowls as much as we do!

    wonton chips on a sheet pan

    raw meat being browned in a pan

    cabbage being sauteed in a pan

    two egg roll in a bowl dishes with green onions on top

    Quick Weeknight Dinners

    For more quick weeknight dinners like this healthy egg roll bowl, check out these recipes.

    Mediterranean Baked Halibut
    Honey Garlic Chicken
    Creamy Rosemary Chicken
    Pumpkin Sage Pasta
    Marinara Spaghetti Squash Pasta
    Grilled Italian Shrimp

    This post was updated with new pictures and improved recipe instructions on October 17th, 2019. It contains affiliate links. 

    an egg roll bowl with a wonton chip and sriracha on top with chopsticks

    Healthy Egg Roll Bowls

    A simple, delicious, and easy migraine friendly weeknight meal you can put together in under 20 minutes. This soy-free meal can be made paleo, Whole30, and gluten free.
    5 from 12 votes
    Print Pin Rate
    Course: Main Course
    Cuisine: American, Chinese
    Prep Time: 5 minutes
    Cook Time: 10 minutes
    Total Time: 15 minutes
    Servings: 4 people
    Calories: 500kcal
    Author: Alicia

    Ingredients

    • 1 package of defrosted egg roll wrappers OR tortillas
    • olive oil
    • 1.5 lbs ground pork *
    • 3 small cloves of garlic, minced
    • 2 teaspoon fresh ginger, peeled and minced
    • ½ cup vegetable or chicken broth
    • ⅓ cup coconut aminos *
    • 1.5 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
    • 1 9oz package pre-shredded cabbage and carrot slaw *
    • 3-4 green onions, chopped
    • sriracha sauce
    US Customary - Metric

    Instructions

    • Make sure your egg roll wrappers are defrosted before you begin this recipe. I forgot and ending up pulling them apart in pieces...but it was still good! Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Cut your wrappers or tortillas into roughly ½" x 3" pieces, place them on a baking sheet, and brush them with a little olive oil. I used about 3 wrappers total, but you can make more or less as you'd like. You can also cook them full size as wonton "chips". Bake them in the oven for about 5 minutes until golden brown, but watch carefully. 
      wonton chips on a sheet pan
    • In a large pan, heat 1 tablespoon of oil over medium-high heat. Add raw meat and cook for about 4-5 minutes until no pink remains, breaking up with a wooden spoon. If there's any excess juice in the pan, drain or pat with a paper towel. 
      raw meat being browned in a pan
    • Turn heat to medium and add garlic and ginger, cooking for about a minute, stirring often. Add cabbage slaw mix and most of the green onions (save a bit for garnigh) and cook for around 3 minutes until softened. Then add broth, coconut aminos (or soy substitute), and sesame oil, stirring to combine everything.
      cabbage being sauteed in a pan
    • Place all the ingredients in a bowl and top with toasted egg roll wrappers, sriracha and green onions. Eat immediately

    Notes

    • Ground pork can be substituted for ground chicken (I like chicken thighs), ground turkey, or tofu (although not HYH-friendly). 
    • See the post for a coconut amino substitute
    • I bought Trader Joe's or Whole Foods pre-shredded cabbage and carrot slaw...cause I'm lazy like that. 
    • For Whole30, Paleo, and Gluten free, simply leave out the wonton chips or sub cassava strips. 

    Nutrition

    Serving: 4people | Calories: 500kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 29g | Fat: 38g | Saturated Fat: 14g | Cholesterol: 123mg | Sodium: 685mg | Potassium: 522mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 152IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 34mg | Iron: 2mg
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    Alicia is a vestibular migraine advocate and the bestselling author of The Dizzy Cook: Managing Migraine with More Than 90 Comforting Recipes and Lifestyle Tips. Her articles and recipes have been featured by Healthline, Parade, mindbodygreen, Today, Good Morning Texas, the Vestibular Disorders Association, and the American Migraine Foundation. Read More

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    Comments

    1. Melissa says

      January 14, 2023 at 8:06 pm

      5 stars
      I made this for my family for supper tonight and it was a hit! Delicious, so simple to make, and so much flavour for a migraine friendly meal! I will be trying the crispy wrappers next time, we only had nachos tonight (really good too!).

      Reply
      • Alicia says

        January 18, 2023 at 6:49 pm

        Thank you, Melissa! So happy you enjoyed!

        Reply
    2. Wendy says

      October 16, 2022 at 10:36 pm

      5 stars
      This recipe looks so good. I didn't have the wonton and most of my family is vegetarian but I took this as inspiration for a quick and easy stir fry! I did the cabbage and some vegetables I had on hand and sliced them very thinly. Made rice and cooked an egg to mix in for those who would eat it. It cooked quickly and had a nice simple flavor. Im excited to try it with the wonton and maybe ground chicken.

      Reply
    3. Tomoko says

      July 15, 2022 at 1:26 pm

      5 stars
      Have I really not left a raving review for this yet? This recipe is SO GOOD!! It's our go-to for a quick, easy, and delicious dinner, and we make it so often that every time we go to Trader Joe's, we buy the ground pork and the slaw specifically for this recipe - it's an automatic restock, no discussion! Sometimes, we get lazy and don't make our own wonton chips (not gonna lie, we forget to defrost them), but it still goes great with regular tortilla chips. Also, my husband wanted to try it with slices of toasted baguette, which might sound odd, but that was really good, too!

      Reply
    4. Katie Mac says

      April 06, 2022 at 7:16 am

      5 stars
      These are always great. Learned how to make them during a virtual event Alicia hosted and they have become a regular in our house ever since. We don't always use the eggroll wrappers, but it's a tasty mix regardless.

      Reply
      • Alicia says

        April 12, 2022 at 2:39 pm

        Thanks Katie!

        Reply
    5. Christina says

      May 08, 2021 at 7:34 pm

      5 stars
      So good! We used rice noodles instead of egg roll wrappers and skipped the Sriracha sauce. It hit the spot and was so easy to make!

      Reply
    6. Pam says

      May 26, 2020 at 1:15 pm

      5 stars
      Delicious and easy to make! It really did taste like an egg roll with the crispy wonton wrappers mixed in! Whole family enjoyed it!

      Reply
    7. Casey says

      March 20, 2020 at 2:09 pm

      5 stars
      Quick, delicious, a go to favorite!

      Reply
    8. Laurel McCarthy says

      February 11, 2020 at 6:19 pm

      5 stars
      Quick and easy for a delicious weeknight dinner!

      Reply
    9. Susan says

      April 08, 2019 at 4:49 pm

      5 stars
      Really yummy. I didn’t have safe sriracha so I sprinkled some crushed red pepper on instead. I made a Pinterest version in my instant pot prior to changing my diet—this was much tastier!

      Reply
      • Alicia says

        April 12, 2019 at 11:31 am

        Awesome! Thanks, Susan! 🙂

        Reply
    10. Mickayla says

      January 06, 2019 at 4:42 pm

      5 stars
      This is amazing! Super quick, easy, and tasty. I pan-fried gluten free tortillas and sprinkled them with salt. Less healthy, but more tasty haha. Will be adding this to the weekly rotation!

      Reply
    11. Brandy says

      January 06, 2019 at 3:06 pm

      5 stars
      The healthy eggroll bowl is one of my go to favorites. This is very easy to make packed full of flavors, reheats very well so you can take it for lunch the next day. Absolutely one of my favorite out of your collection. If I could give it more then 5 stars I would

      Reply
    12. Paula Sicord says

      January 06, 2019 at 2:36 pm

      5 stars
      I miss Chinese take-out, as I can't eat it with chronic migraine. This was delicious, and a healthier and fantastic substitute that satisfied my Chinese cravings!

      Reply

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