We are dangerously close to the time of year when takeout becomes a main food group and meal prep sounds utterly laughable. That’s where The Woks of Life’s Egg Roll in a Bowl comes in: It’s an easy dinner you can make tonight and keep in your rotation when things get chaotic.
The protein- and fiber-packed meal is basically a deconstructed version of the Chinese-American classic, loaded with savory ground meat, shredded cabbage and carrots (store-bought coleslaw mix for the win), and a sweet-and-salty sauce that tastes almost identical to the real deal. Top it with crispy wonton strips — and prepare to have a moment of silence for your go-to takeout spot.
The Time Commitment: Just 25 minutes.
Key Tips: One of the best parts of this recipe? It requires minimal chopping. But for even more authentic flavor, add sliced celery — well worth the extra two minutes of work. You can also throw in cooked shrimp (for additional protein) or serve it over rice, quinoa, or your favorite grain.
Other Takes: For more quick, restaurant-worthy dinners that’ll shrink your Uber Eats budget, try…
This 30-Minute Beef & Broccoli, featuring velvety flank steak, crunchy broccoli, and lots of saucy goodness — which probably explains why over a million people have bookmarked it.
Dan Dan Noodle Salad. Cookbook author Hetty Lui McKinnon has a knack for turning Chinese staples into salads (see: her wildly popular dumpling salad), and this clean-out-the-fridge meal delivers.
One Pot Golden Salmon Fried Rice. Sure, this last-minute dinner hero is simple, flavorful, and deeply comforting. But the trick for ensuring you always have leftover rice handy is worth the click alone.
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