Low-Calorie Shrimp Egg Roll in a Bowl
On our healthy living journey with Noom, we've been looking for low-calorie meals that bring lots of flavor. Ann put a low-cal twist on the popular egg roll in a bowl concept that fills us up and brings some Asian flare into our meal plan.
Equipment
- Large frying pan or wok
- Kitchen knife
Ingredients
- 10-15 shrimp large
- 1 yellow onion large
- 16 oz coleslaw mix
- 5 oz shredded carrots
- 1 tbsp sesame Oil
- 3 cloves garlic
- 2 tsp finely chopped ginger
- 2-3 tbsp soy sauce low sodium
- 2 tbsp rice wine vinegar
- 1 tbsp Mirin
- 2-3 tsp chili paste
- 2 green onions chopped
- 1-2 tsp sesame seeds
- 1 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Brown or cook your selected protein. For shrimp, chop into small pieces after cooking. Set aside.
- Mix soy sauce, rice vinegar, Mirin, and chil paste in a small bowl. Set aside.
- Heat sesame oil in large skillet over medium heat. Sauté onions in the oil for 3-5 minutes.
- Add chopped garlic and ginger and sauté for one additional minute
- Add the chopped shrimp (or other meat) back to the pan and stir.
- Add the coleslaw mix and shredded carrots to the pan and stir until well blended.
- Add the sauce mixture and black pepper to the pan and stir for 1-2 minutes or until cabbage is softened to desired tenderness
- Serve immediately in a bowl. Garnish with green onion, sesame seed, sriracha, cashews, or chopped peanuts as desired.
Notes
This low-calorie egg roll in a bowl recipe can also be served atop brown rice or cauliflower rice, or used as a filling for lettuce wraps. We often eat it with steamed broccoli as a side dish.
Nutrition
Calories: 140kcal
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