diabetic egg-roll-in-a-bowl

Diabetic-Friendly Egg Roll in a Bowl

Serves: 4

Net carbs: ~6–8 g per serving

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Ingredients

• 1 lb (450 g) ground pork, chicken, turkey, or beef
• 1 tablespoon sesame oil
• 1 tablespoon avocado oil or olive oil
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated (or 1 tsp ground)
• 1 small onion, diced
• 1 bag (14–16 oz) coleslaw mix (green + purple cabbage, carrots)
• 3 tablespoons soy sauce or coconut aminos (lower sodium)
• 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
• ½ teaspoon black pepper
• Optional: red pepper flakes or sriracha (no sugar)

Optional Toppings

• Green onions
• Sesame seeds
• Cilantro
• Fried egg

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Instructions

1. Brown the Meat

1. Heat avocado oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
2. Add ground meat and cook until browned, breaking it up.
3. Remove excess fat if needed.

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2. Build Flavor

1. Add sesame oil, garlic, ginger, and onion.
2. Sauté 2–3 minutes until fragrant.

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3. Add Veggies

1. Stir in coleslaw mix.
2. Cook 5–7 minutes, stirring, until cabbage is tender but still slightly crisp.

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4. Season

1. Add soy sauce (or coconut aminos), rice vinegar, and black pepper.
2. Toss well and cook 1–2 more minutes.

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5. Finish & Serve

• Taste and adjust seasoning
• Top with green onions, sesame seeds, or a fried egg