Dairy-Free Ground Turkey Egg Roll in a Bowl for Quick Dinners
This Dairy-Free Ground Turkey Egg Roll in a Bowl is a quick and nourishing dinner option, capturing all the flavors of traditional egg rolls without the fuss.
Equipment
- - Skillet
- - Mixing bowl
- - Knife
- - Cutting board
Ingredients
For the Protein
- 1 lb Ground Turkey Choose 85/15 for juiciness or 93/7 for lower calories.
For the Sauce
- 3 Tbsp Soy Sauce Tamari works for gluten-free needs.
- 1 Tbsp Rice Vinegar Use white vinegar as an alternative.
- 1 Tbsp Chili Paste Adjust to taste depending on your spice preference.
- 1 Tbsp Granulated Sugar Can substitute with honey or a sugar alternative.
- 1 Tbsp Sesame Oil Provides a nutty richness; a little goes a long way.
For Cooking
- 1 Tbsp Cornstarch Tenderizes ground turkey and helps it brown perfectly.
- 1 Tbsp Canola Oil Use avocado oil for a healthier choice.
For the Veggies
- 8 oz Mushrooms Button or shiitake work well.
- 3 Stalks Green Onions Slice whites for cooking and greens for garnish.
- 2 cups Broccoli Coleslaw Shredded cabbage can be a substitute.
- 1 cup Carrots Pre-shredded carrots save time.
- 1 Tbsp Ginger Fresh is best for maximum flavor.
- 2 cloves Garlic Fresh garlic delivers the best taste.
For the Seasoning
- 1/2 tsp Black Pepper Freshly ground pepper enhances the overall flavor.
Optional Bases (for serving)
- 2 cups Brown Rice
- 2 cups Quinoa
- 2 cups Cauliflower Rice
Instructions
Instructions
- Prep Ingredients: Start by mincing the garlic and ginger, and slicing the green onions, mushrooms, and carrots.
- Marinate Turkey: Combine soy sauce and cornstarch in a bowl. Coat the ground turkey in this mixture and let it marinate for about 10 minutes.
- Cook Turkey: Heat canola oil in a skillet over high heat. Add the marinated turkey and cook until browned and cooked through, around 5 minutes.
- Add Vegetables: Stir in the mushrooms and white portions of green onions. Cook for about 2 minutes until mushrooms soften.
- Add Aromatics: Lower the heat and toss in the minced garlic and ginger. Stir for 30 seconds.
- Combine Vegetables: Add broccoli coleslaw and carrots, stir-frying for about 2 minutes.
- Sauce Integration: Mix soy sauce, rice vinegar, chili paste, sesame oil, black pepper, and sugar. Pour over turkey and vegetables, cooking for an additional minute.
- Serve: Spoon mixture over your choice of brown rice, quinoa, or cauliflower rice, topping with green onion tops.
Notes
Optional: Drizzle a little extra sesame oil before serving for a rich, nutty flavor.