Keto Egg Roll Turkey Sesame Bowl (Printable Version)

Quick turkey and cabbage stir-fry with aromatic sesame flavors and crisp vegetables

# What You'll Need:

→ Protein

01 - 1 pound ground turkey

→ Vegetables

02 - 4 cups coleslaw mix, shredded cabbage and carrots
03 - 4 green onions, sliced
04 - 3 cloves garlic, minced
05 - 1 inch fresh ginger, minced

→ Sauces and Oils

06 - 2 tablespoons sesame oil, divided
07 - 2 tablespoons soy sauce or coconut aminos
08 - 1 tablespoon rice vinegar

→ Garnishes

09 - 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds, optional
10 - Extra sliced green onions, optional

# Steps to Follow:

01 - Heat 1 tablespoon of sesame oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
02 - Add the ground turkey. Cook, breaking it up with a spatula, until browned and cooked through, approximately 5 to 6 minutes.
03 - Stir in the garlic, ginger, and half of the green onions. Sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
04 - Add the coleslaw mix. Stir-fry for 3 to 4 minutes, until vegetables are just tender but still crisp.
05 - Pour in the soy sauce or coconut aminos and rice vinegar. Drizzle with the remaining sesame oil. Toss to combine and heat through for another 1 to 2 minutes.
06 - Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
07 - Remove from heat. Garnish with toasted sesame seeds and extra green onions if desired. Serve hot.

# Additional Tips::

01 -
  • It delivers that crispy, savory egg roll satisfaction without the guilt or the carb crash.
  • The whole thing comes together faster than ordering takeout, and your kitchen smells incredible while it cooks.
  • Ground turkey keeps it lean and budget-friendly, but sesame oil makes it taste like you spent way more effort than you actually did.
02 -
  • Don't crowd the pan with turkey all at once—if your skillet isn't big enough, work in batches so it browns instead of steaming, which makes a huge difference in flavor.
  • The vegetables need to stay slightly crisp, so resist the urge to cook them longer than 3 to 4 minutes; soft cabbage tastes sad compared to cabbage with a little resistance.
  • Sesame oil burns easily, so add it toward the end or use it to finish the dish rather than cooking with high heat the whole time.
03 -
  • Toast your own sesame seeds in a dry skillet for 2 minutes if you have time—they go from dormant to fragrant and add a sophisticated crunch that feels like a restaurant touch.
  • Keep your garlic and ginger minced and ready before you start cooking; once the pan is hot, there's no time to chop, and this is where timing makes the difference between cooked and burnt.
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