Egg Roll in a Bowl Lunchbox

Below, you’ll learn how to prep ahead and assemble this restaurant-worthy egg roll in a bowl lunchbox and keep it fresh for hours.

School Meal Prep Eggroll in a Bowl

If you’d told me my seventh-grader would willingly eat cabbage, I’d have laughed. But one 20-minute Sunday meal prep session making this epic egg roll in a bowl, and now he’s grabbing this pre-packed school lunch without a second thought! Who knew?

This buffalo chicken & rice bowl and chicken strip salad are also easy to make ahead and have the perfect combo of endurance-boosting protein, energizing carbs, and healthy fats my son needs to stay energized, especially with all his athletic activities after school.

What You Need for the Lunchbox

Here’s what you’ll need to quickly assemble this healthy lunchbox version of a takeout favorite:

• Edamame Beans: adds a protein punch! You can find these shelled and ready to go in most grocery freezer aisles if you don’t want to shell them yourself.
• Egg Roll mixture: Check out the recipe card below, for how to easily prep ahead this mouth-watering mix of ground meat, veggies and seasonings.
• Cooked rice: white rice or Cauliflower rice for a great low-carb option.
• Sauce: soy sauce, teriyaki sauce or even a drizzle of extra Sriracha for some heat.
• Nectarines: sweet and juicy–perfect to contrast the savory egg roll flavors!

How to Pack Eggroll in a Bowl for Lunch

With just 20 minutes and a skillet, you can make a large batch for dinner and keep the extra in separate containers to quickly assemble multiple school lunches later. Here’s how to pack it for a lunchbox:

1. Layer the Rice
   Start with a base of rice at the bottom of the lunch container with compartments.
2. Top with the mixture
   Spoon the egg roll mixture over the rice. Make sure it’s cooled to room temperature before packing to avoid condensation.
3. Add the Sides
   Pack nectarines and edamame beans in different sections of the lunch container, keeping them separate so they stay fresh.
4. Pack sauce separately
   Sauces should be packed apart in a small lidded container to prevent the other ingredients from getting soggy. 
5. Pack it for school
   Pack the egg roll lunchbox, along with any additional lunch sides in an insulated lunch bag.

Need a visual? Watch how fast this recipe comes together in the video below before you pack it for lunch:

Packing Tips for This Healthy School Lunch

With these additional tips you can make this egg roll lunchbox in the morning and still have it still tasting just as amazing in the afternoon!

Use the right container
A bento-style hard lunchbox with compartments is going to be your best bet to keep everything neat and separated! This will also prevent flavors from mingling.

Keep it safe to eat
Make sure your rice and eggs stay cool by adding an ice pack inside the lunch bag. This will regulate the temperature and keep the food fresh and safe to eat.

Boost energy
Athletic and active kids need extra calories. Amp up the energy with some no-bake chocolate brownie balls or these easy homemade granola bars with peanut butter.

More Restaurant-Worthy School Lunches

Teens might love trendy lunches, but these homemade versions are healthier and way less expensive without skimping on taste! Think burrito and Mediterranean bowls, yummy chipotle chicken wraps, or even a copycat Starbucks fruit & cheese bento box!

Egg Roll in a Bowl Recipe lunchbox

Servings: 1 person

Prep Time: 5 minutes mins

Total Time: 5 minutes mins

Loaded with crunchy veggies and protein, this egg roll bowl is a super quick and satisfying school lunch!

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Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons sesame oil
• 1 med onions, finely chopped
• 1 pound ground beef, chicken, or pork (or finely chopped chicken)
• ½ teaspoon black pepper
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 ½ teaspoons salt
• 1 tablespoon Sriracha
• 16- ounce bag coleslaw mix
• 1 tablespoon coconut aminos or soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon rice wine vinegar
• 16- ounce bag cauliflower rice or 4 cups riced cauliflower

Instructions

Prepare egg roll mixture

• In a large skillet over medium-high heat, heat the sesame oil.
• Add the onion and sauté until the onions are translucent. Add the meat, black pepper, garlic powder, salt, and Sriracha, cook until the meat is cooked through.
• Add the coleslaw mix, coconut aminos or soy sauce, and rice wine vinegar. Sauté until the cabbage is tender.
• Prepare cauliflower rice or white rice according to package instructions.

To enjoy at home

• Serve the Egg Roll mixture over the cauliflower or white rice.

To pack for school

• Make a base of rice at the bottom of a hard lunch container with compartments and top with the egg roll mixture.
• Keep fruit and edamame in different sections of the bento container.
• Pack any sauces such as soy sauce and Sriracha separately in small dip containers and pack everything in a lunch bag with an ice pack.

Equipment

101 Packed Lunches

Kids Lunch Box

ice pack

Nutrition

Serving: 1 bowl | Calories: 293kcal | Carbohydrates: 16g | Protein: 28g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 0.4g | Cholesterol: 70mg | Sodium: 1174mg | Potassium: 982mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 118IU | Vitamin C: 101mg | Calcium: 90mg | Iron: 4mg