Egg Roll in a Bowl
Egg Roll in a Bowl: a dinner that fits Diabetes.
Adapted from Allrecipes, by John Mitzewich

Ingredients
- 6 (3.5 inch square) wonton wrappers
- 2 teaspoons vegetable oil
- 3 1/2 cups shredded green cabbage
- 1 cup julienned carrot
- 1/4 cup julienned red bell pepper
- 1/3 cup thinly sliced green onions
- 2 cloves garlic, finely minced
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon sake
- 1/4 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon white sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly grated ginger
- 1 pinch cayenne pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon white pepper
- 1 teaspoon ketchup
- 1/2 teaspoon cornstarch
- 1/2 pound ground pork
Method
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Cut wonton wrappers into 1/4-inch strips. Transfer cut wonton wrappers to a baking pan and toss with oil. Spread out evenly.
- Bake in the preheated oven until browned, about 12 minutes. Let cool and reserve.12 min timer
- Combine cabbage, carrot, bell pepper, green onions, and garlic for the bowl. Set aside.
- Mix soy sauce, rice vinegar, sake, sesame oil, sugar, ginger, cayenne, pepper, ketchup, and cornstarch together for sauce in a bowl and reserve.
- Add pork to a large skillet set over medium-high heat. Brown the meat well, while breaking up into small crumbles as it cooks, 5 to 7 minutes. Add the vegetable mixture and toss with the meat to combine. Cook, stirring, just until the veggies start to soften, about 2 minutes.7 min timer
- Stir in the sauce and toss everything to combine. Cook and stir until the sauce has coated everything evenly, and the vegetables are cooked to desired doneness, 1 to 2 minutes more. Serve in a bowl with crispy wonton strips on top.2 min timer
Diabetes check: watch for added sugar, sweet sauces and glazes, juice, and large portions of refined carbs. Gluten gives food ideas, not medical advice: always check labels for allergens and cross-contact.
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