Egg Roll Noodle Bowl

 

Total Time

Prep/Total Time: 30 min.

Makes

4 servings

 

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon sesame oil
• 1/2 pound ground pork
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 1 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon ground turmeric
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 6 cups shredded cabbage (about 1 small head)
• 2 large carrots, shredded (about 2 cups)
• 4 ounces rice noodles
• 3 green onions, thinly sliced
• Additional soy sauce, optional

Directions

1. In a large cast-iron or other heavy skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat; cook and crumble pork until browned, 4-6 minutes. Stir in soy sauce, garlic and seasonings. Add cabbage and carrots; cook until vegetables are tender, stirring occasionally, 4-6 minutes longer.
2. Cook rice noodles according to package directions; drain and immediately add to pork mixture, tossing to combine. Sprinkle with green onions. If desired, serve with additional soy sauce.

Egg Roll Noodle Bowl Tips

How do I make this recipe vegetarian?

To make this recipe vegetarian, substitute the pork with mushrooms, scrambled eggs or tofu.

What sides go well with noodle bowls?

Noodle bowls can be filling on their own, but for a big meal, try pairing it with corn succotash or green beans.

How can I make this noodle bowl faster?

To save time when making this noodle bowl, use store-bought bags of shredded cabbage and matchstick carrots. 

Nutrition Facts

1-1/2 cups: 302 calories, 12g fat (4g saturated fat), 38mg cholesterol, 652mg sodium, 33g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 4g fiber), 14g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 medium-fat meat, 2 vegetable, 1-1/2 starch, 1/2 fat.