Ranch Turkey Veggie Egg Roll Bowls (Printable)

Flavorful turkey and veggie bowls with ranch seasoning, crispy wonton strips, and fresh Asian-inspired flavors.

# What you'll need:

→ Protein

01 - 1 lb lean ground turkey

→ Vegetables

02 - 2 cups shredded green cabbage
03 - 1 cup shredded carrots
04 - 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
05 - 4 green onions, thinly sliced

→ Seasonings & Sauces

06 - 1 oz ranch seasoning mix
07 - 2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
08 - 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
09 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
10 - 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
11 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
12 - 1 tablespoon sesame oil

→ Toppings

13 - 1 cup crispy wonton strips
14 - 1 tablespoon sesame seeds, optional
15 - Fresh cilantro, chopped, optional

# Method:

01 - Heat sesame oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
02 - Add ground turkey and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until browned and cooked through, approximately 5 to 6 minutes.
03 - Stir in garlic and ginger; sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
04 - Sprinkle in the ranch seasoning mix and black pepper; stir well to combine.
05 - Add cabbage, carrots, and red bell pepper. Stir-fry for 4 to 5 minutes until vegetables are tender but still crisp.
06 - Pour in soy sauce and rice vinegar. Mix well and cook for an additional 2 minutes.
07 - Remove from heat and stir in green onions.
08 - Divide mixture among bowls and top with crispy wonton strips, sesame seeds, and cilantro if desired. Serve immediately.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It's ready in 35 minutes total, which means weeknight dinners don't have to mean takeout containers.
  • The combination of ranch and soy creates this umami-rich flavor that tastes intentional, even though you're basically just seasoning ground turkey.
  • Wonton strips give you that crispy textural contrast without deep-frying, so it feels indulgent but sits lighter than you'd expect.
02 -
  • Don't overcrowd your skillet—if your vegetables steam instead of stir-fry, they'll become mushy instead of maintaining that crucial crunch.
  • The moment you add liquid (soy sauce and vinegar), you're essentially creating a light glaze, so don't linger; two minutes is the magic window before things get soggy.
  • Wonton strips lose their crispness quickly once they hit steam, so serve these bowls immediately or keep the strips in a separate container for people to add tableside.
03 -
  • Toast a handful of sliced almonds in a dry skillet for 3 minutes if you want the crunch of wonton strips without the carbs—they're an unexpected textural match.
  • Make a double batch of the turkey-vegetable mixture and use it for lettuce wraps, tacos, or grain bowls throughout the week instead of eating it the same way every time.
  • If your ranch seasoning mix contains MSG (which many do), you actually want this—it amplifies savory notes and is why the dish tastes so complete and satisfying.
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