A quick, healthy meal in minutes
This veggie Egg Roll in a Bowl recipe is not only quick and delicious but also provides us with lots of nutrients to support a healthy body.
A few health benefits of this dish
Eggs contain some of just about every nutrient that the body needs (1). Choline is necessary for building cell membranes, synthesizing neurotransmitters, and promoting fat transport and absorption in the body (2). Eggs are an excellent source of choline, which is a nutrient that we must get from the foods we eat each day. Antioxidants like lutein, zeaxanthin, and vitamin A, which support the retina and protect our eyesight, are abundant in eggs (1) (3). To read more health benefits of eggs head to our Eggs in a Carrot and Potato Nest recipe.
Cabbage is a cruciferous vegetable rich in several essential micronutrients, like vitamin C for healthy skin, bones, muscle, and blood vessels, as well as bioactive compounds like glucosinolates, anthocyanins, and polyphenols for anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and chemo-protective effects (4) (5) (6). For more cabbage recipes and health information check out our Chicken Cabbage Salad with Sesame Vinaigrette and the Jalapeno-Lime Cod over Mint Cabbage Slaw recipe blog posts.
Egg Roll in a Bowl Recipe:
Ingredients:
1 tbsp. extra virgin olive or avocado oil
1 cup onion, diced
1 cup carrots, shredded
3 garlic cloves, minced
½ tsp. ginger, minced
5 cups cabbage, shredded
2 tbsp. tamari soy sauce (organic)
6-8 eggs, beaten
1 tsp. sesame seeds
2 medium scallions, diced
sea salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions:
Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the onion, garlic, carrots, cabbage, and ginger and cook for about 5-7 minutes. Add soy sauce and eggs, stir to combine, and cook until the eggs are cooked through, about 3-5 minutes. Top with sesame seeds and scallions, and serve with feta crisps (recipe below), and avocado slices.
Feta crisps recipe: 5-7 ounces of feta, crumbled, 1 tsp. red pepper flakes, & herbs of choice.
Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F. Mix the crumbled feta with pepper flakes and herbs, place on a parchment-covered baking sheet, and bake for 15-20 minutes, or until browning on the edges.