$5 Family Challenge: Loaded Egg Roll in a Bowl
Servings: 5 servings
Calories: 390 calories
Ingredients:
Original recipe (1X) yields 5 servings.
Main Ingredients
- 1 lb lean ground turkey (93 to 99% lean)
- 1 large bag coleslaw mix (14 to 16 oz)
- 2 cups cooked rice
- 2 cloves garlic (minced or 1 tsp garlic powder)
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 3 green onions (sliced)
Sauce
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tbsp honey
- 1 tsp sesame oil (optional but highly recommended)
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp ginger powder
Optional Toppings
- Crushed tortilla strips (or crispy wonton strips)
-
Sriracharn
-
Sesame seedsrn
- Extra green onions
Ingredients are subject to availability at local stores. Unavailable items will be automatically substituted at best-effort.
Feeds: 5
Estimated total cost: ~$5–7
Prep time: 5 minutes
Cook time: 15 minutes
Total time: 20 minutes
$5 Family Challenge — Healthy Version
Healthy takeout comfort food that somehow feels indulgent
Step 1: Cook rice
Cook rice according to package directions if not already prepared.
Set aside.
Step 2: Brown turkey
Place a large skillet on medium-high heat.
Add:
- olive oil
Once warm add:
- ground turkey
Break turkey into small pieces using a spatula.
Cook 5–7 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Cook until:
- no pink remains
- turkey is lightly browned
Step 3: Add garlic
Add:
- garlic
Cook 30 seconds
Stir continuously so garlic doesn’t burn.
You’ll start smelling the garlic become fragrant.
Step 4: Make the sauce
In a small bowl combine:
- soy sauce
- honey
- sesame oil
- rice vinegar
- pepper
- ginger
Whisk together.
Step 5: Add vegetables
Add entire bag of coleslaw mix to skillet.
At first it will look like too much.
Keep stirring.
Within 2–3 minutes the cabbage softens significantly.
Cook:
4–5 minutes
The vegetables should become slightly tender but still have some crunch.
Step 6: Add sauce
Pour sauce evenly over the mixture.
Stir thoroughly.
Cook another 1–2 minutes.
Step 7: Assemble bowls
Divide rice among bowls.
Top with egg roll mixture.
Finish with:
- green onions
- crispy strips
- sesame seeds
- sriracha if desired
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