Egg Roll in a Bowl Recipe

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Serves 4 to 6

• 2 teaspoons olive oil
• 1 pound ground chicken
• 1 medium onion, diced
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, minced
• 1 14-ounce bag coleslaw mix (or 6 cups shredded cabbage and carrots)
• 3 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
• Optional: sliced green onions, chopped peanuts, hot sauce or chili garlic sauce

1. Heat the oil in a wok or large sauté pan over medium heat. Once hot, add the ground chicken and cook, breaking up the chicken, until browned and cooked through, about 5 to 7 minutes.
2. Add the diced onion, garlic and ginger. Sauté for another 2 to 3 minutes until the onion softens.
3. Add the coleslaw mix and cook, stirring occasionally, for 4 to 5 minutes or until the cabbage is tender but not soggy.
4. Add the soy sauce and rice vinegar. Mix well and cook for another 1 to 2 minutes. Taste and adjust flavors, if desired.
5. Optional: Top with sliced green onions, chopped peanuts, hot sauce or chili garlic sauce for heat.
6. Serve warm on its own or over brown rice, quinoa, farro or cauliflower rice.

1 egg roll in a bowl serving:

Calories: 190
Protein: 16 grams
Total carbohydrates: 11 grams
Dietary fiber: 2 grams
Total fat: 9 grams

Nutrition facts are an estimate and vary based on serving size.

Make your egg roll in a bowl meatless! Instead of chicken, use a 14-ounce block of firm tofu. Here’s how:

1. Drain and pat the tofu dry.
2. Using your hands or a fork, crumble the tofu until it resembles the texture of ground meat.
3. Heat the oil in a wok or large sauté pan over medium heat. Once hot, add the crumbled tofu. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the tofu is lightly browned, about 5 to 7 minutes.
4. Continue with steps 2 through 6 as written in the cooking directions.

Getting kids involved in meal prep is a great way to teach them real-life skills and build their confidence and independence. Based on your child’s age and skill level, here are some ways they can help prepare the egg roll in a bowl:

• Measure the soy sauce, vinegar and other ingredients.
• Stir in the coleslaw mix (with supervision).
• Taste and give feedback if flavors need adjusting.
• Crumble the tofu if making a meatless version.
• Add the toppings, like green onions or peanuts.

Here are some other great ways kids as young as 2 can help in the kitchen:

• Ages 2 and 3: Rip lettuce, pour ingredients in a bowl, help bring empty cups and plates to and from the table
• Ages 4 and 5: All the above + help measure ingredients, wash produce, set and clear the table
• Ages 6 to 8: All the above + use a child-safe knife (with supervision) to cut produce, crack eggs, wipe the counters, sweep the floor, load the dishwasher
• Ages 9 to 12: All the above + plan a simple meal, learn knife skills, wash dishes, take out the trash
• Ages 13 and older: All the above + plan and prepare their own meal

This recipe has been tested at the Children's Healthcare of Atlanta Kauffman Family Teaching Kitchen, located in the Center for Advanced Pediatrics. The Kauffman Family Teaching Kitchen offers interactive, hands-on cooking and nutrition classes for patients, their families and children in the community.

To learn more, email teachingkitchen@choa.org.