Zero point egg roll in a bowl

(WW | Low-Carb | Meal-Prep Friendly)

⏱ Time

Prep: 10 minutes
Cook: 15 minutes
Total: ~25 minutes

🍽 Serves

📝 INGREDIENTS (ALL ZERO POINTS)

1 lb 99% lean ground chicken or turkey
1 bag (14–16 oz) coleslaw mix (cabbage + carrots)
1 small onion, finely chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated (or ½ tsp ground)
3 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce or liquid aminos
1 tablespoon rice vinegar
½ teaspoon black pepper
½ teaspoon white pepper (optional)
½ teaspoon chili flakes (optional)
Cooking spray
Optional garnish (0 points): green onions, cilantro

👩‍🍳 STEP-BY-STEP INSTRUCTIONS

1️⃣ Heat the pan

Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.
Lightly spray with cooking spray.

2️⃣ Cook the meat

Add ground chicken/turkey.
Break it up and cook 5–6 minutes until fully cooked and no pink remains.

✔ Drain excess liquid if needed (don’t add oil).

3️⃣ Add aromatics

Add onion, garlic, and ginger.
Cook 1–2 minutes until fragrant.

4️⃣ Add vegetables

Stir in coleslaw mix.
Cook 4–5 minutes, stirring often, until cabbage is tender but not mushy.

5️⃣ Season

Add:

Soy sauce
Rice vinegar
Black pepper
White pepper
Chili flakes (if using)

Stir well and cook 1–2 minutes.

6️⃣ Finish & rest

Remove from heat.
Let sit 2 minutes to absorb flavor.

🍽 SERVING IDEAS (Still ZERO)

Eat as-is in a bowl
Serve in lettuce cups
Add extra steamed cabbage
Top with green onions

🔄 ZERO-POINT VARIATIONS

🍤 Shrimp Version

Replace meat with raw shrimp (chopped).
Cook shrimp first, remove, then return at end.

🥚 Extra Protein

Add liquid egg whites at the end and scramble in.

🌶 Spicy

Add sriracha-style sugar-free hot sauce (check points).

⚠️ COMMON MISTAKES (AVOID THESE)

❌ Adding oil or sesame oil (adds points)
❌ Using fatty meat
❌ Overcooking cabbage
❌ Using sweet sauces

🧠 NUTRITION (Approx. per serving)

Calories: ~210
Protein: ~32g
Carbs: ~8g
Fat: ~2g
WW Points: ZERO

❄️ MEAL PREP & STORAGE

Fridge: 4 days
Reheat: skillet or microwave
Freezer: up to 1 month

🔥 PRO TIPS

✔ Use very lean meat
✔ Nonstick pan is key
✔ Season gradually
✔ Let flavors settle before eating

❓ QUESTIONS & ANSWERS

❓ Is this recipe truly ZERO points?

Yes ✅
As long as you use:

99% lean ground chicken or turkey
Cooking spray (not oil)
Low-sodium soy sauce or liquid aminos
All ingredients remain 0 points on WW plans.

❓ Can I use ground pork or beef?

⚠️ Not zero points.

Pork or beef will add 5–8+ points per serving.
For zero points, stick to very lean poultry.

❓ Can I make it vegetarian?

Yes, but points may change.

Use fat-free tofu or tempeh
Skip oil
Check WW points for tofu on your plan

❓ What if I don’t have fresh ginger?

No problem 👍

Use ½ teaspoon ground ginger
Still zero points

❓ Can I add eggs?

Yes 🥚

Add liquid egg whites (0 points)
Whole eggs add points

❓ How do I keep cabbage from getting watery?

Use high heat
Don’t cover the pan
Stir frequently
Don’t overcook (4–5 minutes max)

❓ Can I meal prep this?

Absolutely ✔

Stores 4 days in fridge
Great for lunches
Flavor improves overnight

❓ Can I freeze Egg Roll in a Bowl?

Yes ❄️

Freeze up to 1 month
Thaw overnight in fridge
Reheat in skillet for best texture

❓ What sauces can I add without points?

Extra soy sauce
Rice vinegar
Mustard
Sugar-free hot sauce
⚠️ Avoid hoisin, teriyaki, sesame oil

❓ Is this low-carb or keto?

Yes 🧠

Very low carb
High protein
Keto-friendly (skip carrots if strict keto)

❓ Is it spicy?

Mild by default 🌶️

Add chili flakes or hot sauce if you like heat

❓ Can kids eat this?

Yes 👨‍👩‍👧

Skip white pepper & chili flakes for kids

❓ What can I serve it with (still zero)?

Extra steamed cabbage
Lettuce wraps
Zoodles
Shirataki noodles (check tolerance)

❓ Why does it taste better after resting?

Letting it sit 2–3 minutes allows:

Sauce absorption
Deeper flavor
Less liquid pooling