If you are looking for a healthy and filling meal for breakfast and/or lunch, then I have the perfect recipe for you! This Weight Watchers Egg Roll in a Bowl is another way of making egg rolls – but this time, it’s even tastier and more satisfying to the tummy!
And the best part? It is a low-carb and high-protein meal that literally has 0 Weight Watchers Smartpoints! With that said, here is how you can make this Weight Watchers Egg Roll in a Bowl recipe in just 10 minutes!
How to make WW egg roll in a bowl
If you are looking for a low-carb meal that is still high in protein and fits your diet plan, then this eggroll in a bowl recipe is for you! Aside from it being healthy (and having 0 Weight Watchers points), this meal is rich in flavor and very filling!
Ingredients:
1 bag of coleslaw mix
1 pound of lean ground chicken breast or lean ground turkey
1/2 cup of shredded carrots
3 medium scallions
1 tsp of minced ginger
3 tbsp of low-sodium soy sauce
1 1/2 teaspoon of sesame oil
Instructions:
The first step is to brown your chosen meat in a nonstick skillet or wok until cooked all the way through. Then, add the ginger, soy sauce, and sesame oil.
Add your coleslaw mix next and stir until everything is coated with the sauce. Add the shredded carrots and stir.
Add the chopped scallions, and mix thoroughly. Continue cooking on medium-high heat until the cole slaw has reduced by half.
Garnish with more scallions and serve.
More notes and tips for the best Weight Watchers Egg Roll in a Bowl Recipe
The whole recipe is pretty straightforward since what you’re mostly going to do is just mix. But, if you want to make sure that you get the best outcome for your egg roll in a bowl, then I have here a list of recipe tips:
- Feel free to add more vegetables to your liking including cabbage, green onions, and more!
- Instead of soy sauce, you can also use coconut aminos which taste almost the same as soy sauce.
- To ensure that this recipe is 0 Weight Watchers Smartpoints, make sure you only add ground turkey, ground chicken, or ground shrimp.
- If you need a little more spice or flavor in your egg roll in a bowl, try adding red pepper flakes, sriracha sauce, garlic, onions, or sesame seeds.
- You can make this recipe ahead of time and add it to your meal prep list. You just need to follow the recipe, cool it completely, and divide per serving between containers for breakfast or lunches or even as your dinner recipe during the week.
What to serve with Egg roll bowl
As you can already tell, this egg roll in a bowl meal can be eaten on its own and you will not be worrying about getting hungry quickly.
But, if you want more flavors or side dishes and you do not mind adding a few Weight Watchers Smartpoints, then I have here some perfect pairings to serve with your egg roll in a bowl:
- Serve with rice or cauliflower rice
- Mix with cooked noodles
- Fresh salad
- Stir fried vegetables
- Weight Watchers Cabbage soup
- Air fryer egg rolls
- And more!
How to store Egg Roll in a bowl leftovers
If you have any egg rolls in a bowl leftovers, you can easily store them in an airtight container in the freezer or refrigerator. Make sure that you cool the meal completely first before storing it.
For best quality, try to consume the Egg Roll Bowl leftovers within 3-4 days. Reheat in a microwave.
Is egg roll in a bowl healthy?
Do you love egg rolls but you are on a strict diet? I am sure you already know that one way to cook egg rolls is by deep frying them in oil which is not really your best choice if you are following a certain diet.
But with this egg in a bowl recipe, you will be skipping the deep frying part and the extra effort of figuring out how to wrap an egg roll wrapper!
And the most important part, you can be sure that all the ingredients and your cooking method are healthy and diet friendly! This egg roll in a bowl WW recipe uses protein, such as ground meat (such as chicken, turkey, or pork) or tofu. These provide essential amino acids and can be part of a balanced diet.
Aside from that, this meal also includes fresh vegetables that are rich in fiber, vitamins, and minerals that contribute to the overall nutritional value of the dish.
What is a Weight Watchers Diet?
Weight Watchers is a popular weight loss and weight management program wherein you will follow a points-based system to help you guide your food preparations. This is what you call the Weight Watchers SmartPoints.
Weight Watchers give a point value to different food types based on their nutritional content. The points are determined through the calories, saturated fat, sugar, and protein included in the food or recipe.
With this, those who follow the Weight Watchers program will be able to make and determine healthier food choices very easily.
Weight Watchers Egg Roll in a Bowl
This egg roll in a bowl recipe is one of my favorite Weight Watchers recipes because aside from it being tasty and satisfying, the recipe remains 0 WW points!
Ingredients
- 1 bag of coleslaw mix
- 1 pound of ground chicken breast or ground turkey
- 1/2 cup of shredded carrots
- 3 medium scallions
- 1 tsp of minced ginger
- 3 tbsp of low sodium soy sauce
- 1 1/2 teaspoon of sesame oil
Instructions
- The first step is to brown your chosen meat in a non stick skillet until cooked all the way through. Then, add the ginger, soy sauce, and sesame oil.
- Add your coleslaw mix next and stir until everything is coated with the sauce. Add the shredded carrots and stir.
- Add the chopped scallions, and mix thoroughly. Continue cooking on medium high heat until the cole slaw has reduced by half.
- Garnish with more scallions and serve.
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