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Vegetarian egg roll in a bowl on a grey countertop.

Vegan Egg Roll in a Bowl

5 from 2 votes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Chinese, American
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes
Servings: 4 bowls
Calories: 260kcal
Author: Kelly
Cost: $1.58 per bowl
Packed full of mouthwatering flavours, low on dirty dishes: this vegan egg roll in a bowl is the perfect weeknight dinner. Gluten-free, low carb, WFPB options.
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US Imperial (Cups) - Metric (Grams)

Equipment

  • Large wok or skillet

Ingredients

  • 1 tbsp oil (*can sub with 2 tbsp tahini liquid; see Note 1)
  • ½ small onion, diced
  • ½ head garlic, minced
  • 1/2- inch piece ginger, minced (*can sub with 1 tsp ground ginger)
  • 3 scallions, diced
  • 1 lb cabbage, shredded or sliced thin
  • 2 carrots, shredded or diced (*can sub with more cabbage)
  • 1 lb vegan ground
  • 1 tsp white pepper (*can sub with black pepper)
  • ¼ cup low-sodium soy sauce (*can sub with 2 tbsp regular soy sauce)
  • 3 oz sweet potato noodles aka glass noodles (*optional, see Note 2)
  • Optional toppings: sesame oil, sesame seeds, crushed nuts, cilantro, chili oil, more scallions

Instructions

  • Heat 1 tbsp oil in a large wok or skillet on medium-high heat. Add 1/2 small onion, diced, 1/2 head garlic, minced, 1/2- inch piece ginger, minced, and 3 scallions, diced Sauté until soft and aromatic (5–7 minutes).
  • Add 1 lb cabbage, shredded or sliced thin and 2 carrots, shredded or diced Sauté for another 5 minutes or until cabbage wilts.
  • Optional: Add 3 oz sweet potato noodles aka glass noodles and cook until tender, stirring frequently (see Note 2).
  • Stir in 1 lb vegan ground. Cook until heated through.
  • Season with 1 tsp white pepper and 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce to taste. Garnish with any additional toppings you like.

Notes

  1. If you want to keep this meal WFPB-compliant, I’ve found a good substitute for the oil: tahini. You know when you leave tahini sitting untouched for a few days, and it separates into two layers: with the thick creamy sesame paste settling at the bottom, and a clear layer of oil on top? The oily top layer is a perfect alternative to refined oil.
  2. Sweet Potato Noodles: If using sweet potato noodles, make sure to only use the thin kind (otherwise they may not cook fully) and soak them for at least 15 minutes in cold water. After adding them to the stir fry you will want to cook them for about 5 minutes (stirring constantly to avoid sticking).
  3. Nutrition facts are calculated without the optional sweet potato noodles.

Nutrition

Calories: 260kcal | Carbohydrates: 26g | Protein: 24g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Sodium: 1082mg | Potassium: 687mg | Fiber: 10g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 8552IU | Vitamin C: 49mg | Calcium: 86mg | Iron: 7mg