Spring Roll in a Bowl

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Who doesn’t love a good spring roll!? I will say the flaky crust is pretty darn good on one, but this made into a bowl is just as delicious and it’ll have you feeling good after it. I love making recipes like this that remind you of something that you can get out at a restaurant. PLUS it only requires a few ingredients which is even better right? This Spring Roll in a Bowl makes for an easy weeknight dinner and even better as leftovers the next day!

Anyone else always on the hunt for new easy weeknight dinners to make!? I know I always am and I love to find ones that are made with simple ingredients, pack in some good veggies and protein too! This Spring Roll in a Bowl is one that I think everyone would enjoy! It’s great because you can really switch it up with pork or chicken too. If you want to make it even simpler, buy the pre-chopped cabbage! Win-Win!

This Spring Roll in a Bowl is perfect for an easy weeknight dinner and great to add to your rotation!

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What you need:

Green Cabbage
Red Cabbage
Shredded Carrots
Ground beef
Yellow onion
Green onion
Sesame Oil
Coconut Aminos
Minced garlic
Sea salt
Black Pepper
Garlic powder
Cumin
Ginger
Red pepper flakes

How to make Spring roll in a bowl:

Add olive oil to a large pot with minced garlic and chopped onion. Let saute for 2-3 minutes.
Add ground beef to sauté to brown. Add in spices to mix.
Chop green cabbage and red cabbage. Add to pan and mix on medium to low heat.
Toss in shredded carrots and chopped green onion on medium to low heat.
Once all veggies have mixed in add sesame oil and coconut aminos. Stir to combine.
Serve on top of brown rice if you’d like.
Enjoy!

Why you’ll love this recipe:

It’s so simple to make! Seriously all you need is a large pot.
It’s great for leftovers! I love a meal that you can easily reheat for lunch the next day. This is definitely one of them.
It’s loaded with veggies! This meal is colorful and makes you feel good eating it!
Cabbage lasts forever in the fridge! Pick it up next time you’re going to the store and plan for this one.

Why this is a healthy weeknight dinner:

It’s loaded with veggies that will keep you feeling satisfied and full.
It’s a good mix of protein, carbs and fat for a balanced, well rounded meal. You can add rice if you want to add more carbs here!
It’s simple. Simple meals are not only good for less stress during meal time but also don’t require you to get a ton of ingredients.

Want to switch this up?

Add brown or jasmine rice to mix in!
Put into lettuce cups and serve with more sauce on top
Use chicken or shrimp instead of ground beef!

How to reheat for leftovers:

This is best the day of or next day after fixing! If you’d like to reheat, I recommend putting your serving in the microwave to heat up. You may want to add more coconut aminos on the day you reheat.

What I used to make this recipe:

Stasher Bags to keep leftover veggies fresh
OXO storage containers to keep leftovers fresh!

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FAQS:

Can I sub ground beef for another meat?

Yes! Try this with ground chicken or pork! You can also try this with a plant based meat as well.

Can I sub soy sauce for coconut aminos?

Yes! If you don’t have coconut aminos, it can easily be subbed for soy sauce here.

What pan did you use to make this?

I used my Caraway non-stick which I love!!

What sauce did you use on top?

I used this Yum Yum sauce from Primal Kitchen that is sooo good! You can use my discount code TAYLOR20 for 20% off!