July 6, 2021
Vegan Egg Roll in a Bowl
Egg Roll in a Bowl – AKA everything we know and love about crispy egg rolls made with only a fraction of the effort! With no need to wrap, roll, stuff or fry, this easy 20-minute, one-skillet meal is what dreams are made of!
egg roll? in … a … bowl?
That’s right! All of the crispy, savory deliciousness of an egg roll, with little to no effort. No making the filling, then stuffing each egg roll wrapper, then rolling and sealing, then finally frying. This fuss-free, one-skillet, 20-minute version requires none of that, but it’s still just as delicious!
Grab a drink and let’s get to cookin’ the best Vegan Egg Roll in a Bowl!
everything you need to make an egg roll in a bowl
If you’ve got a reasonably stocked pantry and a fridge full of veggies, then you’ve most likely got all the ingredients to make these vegan egg rolls in a bowl right now! Here’s what you’ll need:
-
toasted sesame oil
-
white and green onion
-
garlic
-
ginger
-
coleslaw mix – you can most certainly use cabbage instead, but I find buying the pre-mix is much easier!
-
shredded carrots – again, I buy these already shredded in the bag for minimal prep time
-
low sodium Tamari or soy sauce
-
sweet chili sauce (because what are egg rolls without that delicious sauce?!)
-
toasted sesame seeds
-
wonton strips (homemade or store-bought)
how to make vegan egg rolls in a bowl
Not only is this vegan egg roll in a bowl delicious, but it’s also super easy. Like, make-it-with-your-eyes-closed easy. Including prep time, all you need is roughly 20 minutes from start to finish! Here’s what you do:
1. Sauté your aromatics
Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Once the oil is hot, add the onion, green onion, garlic and ginger, and sauté, stirring often, until the onion is translucent, 4 to 5 minutes.
2. cook the vegan ground
Add the vegan ground and continue to cook until browned and heated completely through, 6 to 8 minutes.
3. Veggies!
Add the coleslaw mix, carrots, tamari, and chili sauce. Cook, mixing to combine, until the cabbage is just slightly tender, about 2 to minutes.
4. Serve!
Serve with a generous sprinkle of toasted sesame seeds, a handful of crispy wonton strips, fresh green onion, and enjoy!
tools you’ll need to make vegan egg rolls in a bowl
more easy and fuss-free recipes to get you through the summer
- Peppered ‘Beef’ Stir Fried Noodles
- Chick’n Pitas with Everything Ranch
- Chipotle-Pistachio BBQ Meatball Lettuce Cups
egg roll in a bowl. you down?
I hope you love my Vegan Egg Roll in a Bowl as much as I do! If you give this recipe a try, I want to know! Snap a photo or video and show me your bowls by tagging me on Instagram at @eat_figs_not_pigs and #EatFigsNotPigs. I love seeing all your recreations of my recipes! Until next time, friends!
Vegan Egg Roll in a Bowl
Ingredients
- 2 teaspoons sesame oil
- 1 cup chopped white onion about 1 onion
- ¼ cup chopped green onion white and light green parts only (about 1 bunch)
- 6 cloves minced garlic
- 1 tablespoon minced ginger
- 1 LB vegan ground
- 4 loosely packed cups tri-color coleslaw mix
- 2 loosely packed cup shredded carrots
- ¼ cup reduced sodium tamari or soy sauce
- 3 tablespoons sweet chili sauce
- Toasted sesame seeds for serving
- Crispy wonton strips for serving
- Fresh chopped green onion for serving
Instructions
- Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Once the oil is hot, add the onion, green onion, garlic and ginger, and sauté, stirring often, until the onion is translucent, 4 to 5 minutes. Next, add the vegan ground and continue to cook until browned and heated completely through, 6 to 8 minutes.
- Add the coleslaw mix, carrots, tamari, and chili sauce. Cook, mixing to combine, until the cabbage is just slightly tender, about 2 to minutes. Taste and adjust seasonings if necessary.
- Serve with a generous sprinkle of toasted sesame seeds, a handful of crispy wonton strips, fresh green onion, and enjoy!
I make this ALL THE TIME! So flippin’ good & TOO EASY! Y’all seriously need to try this ???????? TBH, every recipe I’ve tried always makes it to the rotation. Thanks for sharing these killer recipes with us!!!! <3