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If you love the flavor of Chinese takeout but want something lighter and healthier, this easy egg roll in a bowl recipe is a must-try. It has all the delicious flavors of your favorite egg rolls—tender shrimp, crunchy cabbage, and a savory soy-ginger sauce—but without the fried wrapper or extra calories.

Ready in less than 30 minutes, it’s the perfect low carb Weight Watchers egg roll in a bowl that works for a quick lunch or weeknight dinner. My husband and I love it so much that I usually double the recipe so we can both enjoy it whenever a Chinese food craving strikes.

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Egg Roll In Bowl in skillet with wooden spoon on stove.
WW Egg Roll in a Bowl

Why I Love This Easy Egg Roll Bowl

  • Quick and Easy: Ready in under 30 minutes with minimal prep.
  • Weight Watchers Friendly: All the flavor of takeout egg rolls but lighter, lower in fat, and full of vegetables.
  • Customizable: Works with shrimp, ground turkey, chicken, or pork.
  • One Pan Meal: Less cleanup and more flavor in a single skillet.
  • Great for Meal Prep: Stores well and reheats beautifully, making it ideal for leftovers.
Egg Roll Bowl Ingredients including bagged coleslaw mix, bean sprouts, frozen shrimp, green onions and spices with cookbook behind.
Egg Roll in a Bowl Ingredients

Ingredients and Substitutions

  • Reduced Sodium Soy Sauce – Adds savory umami flavor. For gluten-free, use tamari or coconut aminos.
  • Sesame Oil – Brings that classic Asian flavor. Toasted sesame oil adds an even deeper nutty taste.
  • Granulated Garlic and Ground Ginger – Keep it simple with pantry spices, or swap in fresh garlic and grated ginger for extra punch.
  • Black Pepper – A touch of spice to balance the sweetness of the vegetables.
  • Coleslaw Mix (Shredded Cabbage and Carrots) – The ultimate shortcut; you can also shred your own green or Napa cabbage.
  • Bean Sprouts – Add crunch and freshness. Can be swapped with thinly sliced bell peppers or snow peas. If can’t find fresh, canned are another option.
  • Bay Shrimp (Cooked, Ready-to-Eat) – A fast protein option. Sub in ground turkey, chicken, pork, or even tofu.
  • Scallions – For brightness and flavor. Chives or thinly sliced onion can work in a pinch.
  • Water Chestnuts (Canned, Drained, Chopped) – Give a light crunch. Optional but I love the texture they provide.

Recipe Additions and Variations

  • Spicier? Serve with a drizzle of your favorite hot sauce or Chinese hot mustard.
  • Vegetarian? Skip the shrimp and add vegetarian crumbles or tufu instead.
  • Pressure Cooker? We have a delicious Vegetarian Instant Pot Egg Roll Bowl made with sliced cremini mushrooms, carrots, celery and cabbage.

WW Points and Nutrition

According to my calculations, each serving (the entire recipe) has:

  • Calories: 270
  • WW Points: 1
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  • Old WW Points: 7 PointsPlus

This recipe also works with the old WW Simply Filling/No Count Technique.

How to Make Easy Healthy Egg Roll Bowl Step-by-Step

Step 1: Assemble and prep your ingredients

You will also need: a small bowl (affiliate link), a large skillet (affiliate link) with lid, and nonstick spray

Step 2: Make the sauce

In a small bowl (affiliate link), combine the soy sauce, sesame oil, garlic, ginger and pepper. Mix until well blended and set aside.

Small Bowl with soy sauce, garlic  and ginger.
Mixing Soy Garlic Ginger Dressing

Step 3: Cook the coleslaw mix and bean sprouts

Set a large skillet (affiliate link) sprayed with nonstick spray over medium-high heat. Add the coleslaw mix, bean sprouts and 1/3 cup water. Cover and cook until the mixture has softened, 6 – 8 minutes.

Shredded Cole Slaw Mix & Bean Sprouts in skillet.
Combining Egg Roll in a Bowl Ingredients

Step 4: Add the sauce, shrimp, scallions and water chestnuts

Uncover and if needed, cook and stir until water has evaporated, 2 to 3 minutes. Add the sauce, shrimp, scallions and water chestnuts. Cook and stir until hot and well mixed, 3 to 5 minutes.

Making Egg Roll Bowl with bean sprouts, coleslaw mix, shrimp and sauce in a skillet on stove.
Cooking Egg Roll in a Bowl with Shrimp

Step 5: Enjoy!

Enjoy with your favorite egg roll condiments, I like a little sweet chili sauce, hot mustard and extra soy sauce.

Bottles of sweet chili sauce, soy sauce and spicy hot mustard.
Favorite Egg Roll in a Bowl Condiments (sweet chili sauce, soy sauce, hot mustard)

Serving Suggestions

I like to serve these egg roll bowls with extra condiments to recreate the flavor of classic Chinese egg rolls. Soy sauce, Trader Joe’s sweet chili sauce, and a little hot mustard really kick it up a notch.

Here are more tasty serving ideas:

  • Over Rice or Cauliflower Rice – Turn it into a hearty rice bowl by spooning the mixture over steamed white, brown, or cauliflower rice.
  • With Noodles – Toss with cooked soba, ramen, or spaghetti squash for a noodle-style egg roll in a bowl.
  • As Lettuce Wraps – Spoon the filling into large romaine or butter lettuce leaves for a handheld option that’s fresh and crunchy.
  • Topped with Extras – Garnish with sesame seeds, chopped cilantro, or sliced jalapeños for more flavor and texture.
  • With an Egg on Top – Fry or poach an egg and add it over the bowl for extra protein and richness.

This versatile dish works as a stand-alone meal, but it’s also easy to pair with steamed dumplings, miso soup, or a simple cucumber salad for a complete takeout-style dinner at home.

You’ll find this Easy Healthy Egg Roll Bowl in this WW Friendly Meal Plan.

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Easy Healthy Egg Roll Bowl in Skillet with Spoon
4.13 from 139 votes

Easy Healthy Egg Roll Bowl Recipe

All the deliciousness of an egg roll with non of the greasy fat and calories, this easy healthy egg roll bowl satisfies my cravings for Chinese food for just 1 Weight Watchers Freestyle SmartPoint.
Prep: 10 minutes
Cook: 12 minutes
Total: 22 minutes
Servings: 1
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Ingredients 

  • 1 tablespoon reduced sodium soy sauce
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 1/4 teaspoon granulated garlic
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
  • Dash ground black pepper
  • 4 cups coleslaw mix (shredded cabbage and carrots)
  • 1 cup bean sprouts
  • 3 ounces small cooked shrimp (I used frozen)
  • 1/4 cup chopped scallions
  • 1/4 cup canned sliced water chestnuts, chopped

Instructions 

  • To make the sauce, In a small bowl, combine the soy sauce, sesame oil, garlic, ginger and pepper. Mix until well blended and set aside.
  • Set a large skillet sprayed with nonstick spray over medium-high heat. Add the coleslaw mix, bean sprouts and 1/3 cup water. Cover and cook until the mixture has softened, 6 – 8 minutes.
  • Uncover and if needed, cook and stir until water has evaporated, 2 to 3 minutes.
  • Add the sauce, shrimp, scallions and water chestnuts. Cook and stir until hot and well mixed, 3 to 5 minutes.
  • Serve with your favorite egg roll condiments. (I like Trader Joe’s sweet chili sauce, hot mustard and soy sauce.

Notes

Serving size: 1 egg roll bowl (entire recipe)
WW Points: 1
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7 PointsPlus (Old plan)
Recipe Additions and Variations:
No fresh bean sprouts? Substitute the canned kind.
No water chestnuts? Leave them out.
Spicier? Serve with a drizzle of your favorite hot sauce or hot mustard.
No Shrimp? Substitute shredded cooked chicken or pork.
Different protein? Use Ground pork, or turkey or chicken or beef. Begin by browning the meat in your skillet and then continue with the recipe as written.
Vegetarian? Skip the shrimp and add vegetarian crumbles or tufu instead.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowl, Calories: 270kcal, Carbohydrates: 27g, Protein: 28g, Fat: 6g, Saturated Fat: 1g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g, Monounsaturated Fat: 2g, Trans Fat: 0.01g, Cholesterol: 107mg, Sodium: 1126mg, Potassium: 978mg, Fiber: 8g, Sugar: 16g, Vitamin A: 699IU, Vitamin C: 122mg, Calcium: 199mg, Iron: 4mg

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

Additional Info

Course: Dinner, Lunch
Cuisine: Chinese
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Source: This recipe is slightly adapted from one I saw in the book Hungry Girl Clean and Hungry Obsessed (affiliate link) by Lisa Lillien.

two pottery bowls filled with vegetarian egg roll in a bowl mixture
Instant Pot Vegetarian Egg Roll Bowl

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About Martha McKinnon

Weight Watchers Lifetime Member, Yoga Practitioner and Blogger who loves to share her passion for trying to create a happy, healthy, balanced life in what often feels like an overwhelming out of control world.

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40 Comments

  1. Is there anything that can be subbed for the sesame oil and ground ginger? These are not items I have in my house. Thanks In Advance

  2. I made this tonight, using little shrimp…it was delicious! I also made some Thai peanut sauce (From a mix!) with light sour cream. My husband said yes…make it again…soon!

  3. I made this tonight for dinner. I used 1 lb 96% lean ground turkey and it made 4 generous servings for us.

  4. Love it. Make it about every 10 days. So good. I add chicken and cilantro potstickers and a side of cauliflower-rice.??????