Vegetarian Egg Roll in a Bowl is a one pan dinner filled with crunchy cabbage, crumbles of tofu in a soy based sauce.
Here is What you Will Need
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Ingredients
- Extra firm tofu
- Cabbage, coleslaw mix or broccoli slaw mix
- Fresh Ginger
- Garlic
- Sesame oil
- Tamari sauce
- 6 to 8 wonton wrappers – optional
- Olive oil for brushing the won ton wraps
Equipment
- Sharp Knife, Mandoline Slicer or Food Processor
- Skillet
Why this recipe works
If you like egg rolls, you are going to love this recipe. It has all of the componets of crispy fried egg rolls except for the frying and extra calories. It’s loaded with fresh veggies and tofu then topped with baked wonton wrappers for a little extra crunch.
This recipe is very customizable and checks all of the boxes for your egg roll craving.
- It is quick and easy – it takes only 30 minutes to make with 8 ingredients.
- I’ts made in one pan and served in one bowl = less clean up!
- Tastes just like an egg roll with less calories.
Serve it with a side of sriracha, spicy mustard or sweet and sour sauce for dipping.
Recipe tips & variations
How to prepare tofu for cooking
If you aren’t used to working with tofu, here is how to prepare it for cooking. Since it is soaked in water, you will need to drain as much water as you can for a firm and meaty texture. Here’s how to do it:
- Several hours or the night before before preparing dinner, open the tofu container and drain the liquid.
- Wrap the tofu block in paper towels or a clean towel.
- Place it on a plate.
- Top the tofu with something heavy to help the towel soak up more moisture. I like to use a small cast iron pan but you can also use a heavy bowl.
- When it’s time to prepare the recipe, unwrap the tofu, the towel should be wet and crumble it up with your fingers.
Easy meal prep idea
Prepare all of the ingredients ahead of time: chop the cabbage, drain and crumble the tofu and wrap it in a paper towel. Store the vegetables and tofu in separate containers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
For even faster meal prep, use cole slaw mix or broccoli slaw mix.
Non-vegetarian egg roll in a bowl
Replace the tofu crumbles with 1/2 to 3/4 pound of ground chicken, turkey, beef or pork.
change up the vegetables
Add as many vegetables as you like to the cabbage mixture. Here are some suggestions:
- Shredded carrots
- Peas
- Thin sliced bell peppers or zucchini
- Shredded brussels sprouts
- Finely chopped broccoli
- Cauliflower rice or regular rice
storing leftovers
This is a great recipe to make extra for leftovers. Double the recipe and save leftovers to use throughout the wek.
It stores well and is perfect for lunch or another dinner. Store the leftover tofu and vegetable mixture in an airtight container for 3 to 4 days without the crispy wonton wrappers.
They will become soggy in the refrigerator. Instead, store them at room temperature wrapped in parchment or waxed paper and add them to the bowl when it’s time to eat.
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Vegetarian Egg Roll in a Bowl
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 20
- Total Time: 35
- Yield: 3–4 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stove Top
- Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil – divided
- 1 – 14 ounce block of tofu
- 4 cups shredded cabbage, or 1 package of coleslaw or broccoli slaw mix
- 6 to 8 wonton wrappers – optional
The Sauce:
- 1 clove garlic – crushed
- 2 tablespoons tamari sauce
- 2 tablespoons sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon fresh grated ginger
Instructions
- Prepare the ingredients: crumble one block of tofu after draining the liquid and wrapping it in a towel (see notes below for full details), slice the cabbage with a sharp knife, food processor or mandoline slicer and mix up the sauce (1 clove crushed garlic, 2 tablespoons tamari sauce, 2 tablespoons sesame oil, 1 teaspoon of fresh grated ginger).
- Heat 2 teaspoons olive oil in skillet over medium heat, add the crumbled tofu and cook stirring occasionally for about 8 minutes.
- Remove the cooked tofu from the skillet and set it aside.
- Add the vegetables and cook until they begin to soften about 6 to 8 minutes and stir in the cooked tofu.
- Add the sauce.
- Reduce the heat to low to keep the mixture warm.
- Preheat the oven to 400.
- Arrange the wonton wrappers on a baking sheet lined with parchment and brush them with the remaining olive oil – you may not use all of it.
- Place the wonton wraps in the oven and bake for 5 to 8 minutes until they become crispy.|
- To serve: place the vegetable and tofu mixture into a bowl and top it with crumbles of the crispy won ton wraps
Notes
How to prepare Tofu
- Several hours or the night before before preparing dinner, open the tofu container and drain the liquid
- Wrap the tofu block in paper towels or a clean towel
- Place it on a plate and top the tofu with something heavy to help the towel soak up more moisture. I like to use a small cast iron pan but you can also use a heavy bowl.
- When it’s time to prepare the recipe, unwrap the tofu, the towel should be wet and crumble it up with your fingers.
Recipe Variations
Add as many vegetables as you like to the cabbage mixture. Here are some suggestions:
- Shredded carrots
- Peas
- Thin sliced bell peppers or zucchini
- Shredded brussels sprouts
- Finely chopped broccoli
- Cauliflower rice or regular rice
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This is such a quick and easy dinner and my whole family loved it! I’m going to try a chicken version the next time I make it.
★★★★★
Thanks Amanda I’m glad you liked it, and give it a try with the chicken.