Back by popular demand, it\u2019s the Egg Roll in a Bowl, ne of those weeknight classics that truly earns its spot in the meal prep hall of fame. This recipe is inspired by the Chinese-American egg roll, which dates back to the 1930s and is traditionally stuffed with cabbage and meat, wrapped, and deep-fried. Delicious? Absolutely. Practical for meal prep? Not so much.<\/p>\n
Our solution skips the wrapper and keeps all the savory, cozy flavors you love. This version comes together in 30 minutes or less using one pot for rice and one big skillet for everything else. We\u2019re using a bag of coleslaw mix to save time, tofu as a plant-based protein, and a simple homemade sauce to tie it all together. It\u2019s fast, flexible, and perfect for make-ahead lunches or dinners.<\/p>\n
Get more recipes like this in the Workweek Lunch Meal Prep Program with access to our meal planning tools, grocery list generator, and more.\u00a0Start a free trial today!<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n If you want to make this filling into actual egg rolls,\u00a0<\/strong>here<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0is an easy recipe for that!<\/strong><\/p>\n This is a streamlined, low-effort meal prep. While the rice cooks, everything else comes together in one skillet.<\/p>\n The tofu gets lightly browned first so it has some texture. Then we layer in aromatics like garlic, ginger, and green onions, followed by the sauce and coleslaw mix. The cabbage softens quickly and shrinks down into that familiar egg-roll-style filling. Finish with a squeeze of lime and you\u2019re ready to portion it out for the week.<\/p>\n For the sauce<\/strong><\/p>\n For the bowl<\/strong><\/p>\n Related: 20+ Grain Bowl Recipes Perfect For Meal Prep<\/a><\/p>\n This meal prep keeps well in the fridge for up to 4 days in airtight containers. It\u2019s not freezer-friendly, but reheats easily in the microwave or on the stovetop.<\/p>\n If you\u2019re building a rotation of simple, no-fuss meals, you might also like our guide to Cold Lunch \/ No-Reheat Meal Prep<\/a>.<\/p>\n This egg roll in a bowl is endlessly adaptable.<\/p>\n If you want to turn this filling into actual egg rolls, you can \u2014 it\u2019s surprisingly versatile.<\/p>\n Using a bag of coleslaw mix keeps things quick, but fresh veggies work too. Try adding or swapping in:<\/p>\n This is a great \u201cclean out the fridge\u201d recipe.<\/p>\n Yes. Ground turkey is common, but any ground meat or shredded chicken works well. Just cook it fully before adding veggies.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n It can be. Swap soy sauce for tamari or liquid aminos.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n We don\u2019t recommend freezing it. The cabbage texture doesn\u2019t hold up well after thawing.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n Any grain or noodles work here. Choose what fits your routine best.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n Absolutely. It reheats well and stays flavorful for several days.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n You can find all our free recipes\u00a0here!<\/a><\/p>\n Author: <\/span>Workweek Lunch<\/span><\/p>\n![\"egg](\"https:\/\/workweeklunch.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/egg.roll_.ina_.bowl-5.jpg\")
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