Craving Egg Rolls??

I love Chinese food, and have safely had it a few times in the past 7 months. Panda Express has their calorie counts listed and offer mixed veggies instead of rice, so I like going there. But I pass on the egg rolls, because they add too many cals to my lunch.

But I really miss Egg rolls. But they can have 150-200 or more calories a piece!

I recently went to a Korean market in my area and discovered some Soy Wrappers, that were only 15 calories for 2 wrappers. I thought they would be great for making egg rolls, so I gave them a try. I used leftover pork loin, and some packaged cole slaw mix, added some dressings to season, and in less than 10 minutes had some great egg rolls that fit well into my food plan.




The wrappers can tear easily when wet, so work quickly, but very gently. The first one I tried to fold up like an envelope like traditional rolls are, but the wrapper tore a bit, so then I just stuck with just rolling them up and tucking the filling in on the sides.

Here is the full recipe-

2 oz Lean cooked pork. Great for using leftovers. Can also use chicken, beef, or other meat.
Yamamotoyama Sushi Party - Soy Wrappers- 4 wrappers, any flavor. I found these at a Korean market.
2 cups Fresh Express shredded Tri color cole slaw mix (without dressing)
1 TBSP Archer Farms Fat Free Ginger Sesame Dressing
1 TBSP Maple Grove Farms of Vermont - Fat Free Balsamic Vinaigrette Dressing

Finely dice up cooked pork. Great for using leftovers. Can sub Chicken, Beef or any meat.
In a microwave safe bowl, add all ingredients, plus 1 TBSP water. Microwave covered for 3 minutes, stirring after each minute, until cabbage is soft.
You can also stir fry in a skillet. If using oil for stir fry, no need to add water. Add calories for oil.
Split filling into 4, and place each onto one soy wrapper, starting at narrow end, carefully rolling up while compressing filling. Wrappers can tear easily when wet, so handle gently.
Place on metal sheet and broil under oven broiler for one minute or so, until slightly crispy and starting to brown. Turn over and repeat on other side. Watch carefully so that you don't burn them.

Ready to eat! Makes 4 egg rolls, for appetizers to share, or have all four for a great low cal lunch!
You can add additional seasonings if you like your rolls a bit spicier or saltier. I like the mild flavor with the dressings listed, but next batch I might add a little pepper.

Totals for: 1 egg roll for all 4 egg rolls
Calories-......49 ....................196
Carbs-.......... 4 .......................15
Fat-............... 2 ........................ 6
Protein-......... 6 ........................22
Fiber-.............1..........................3
Sugar.............1..........................4

The sugar and 6 carbs, come from the dressings, so you could omit the dressings and just use seasonings and oil or water to eliminate the sugar and those carbs, or use a different dressing that fits your macros.

The wrappers make rolls more like lumpia, so if you want a thicker outside, you can double the sheets. You might also try brushing with egg whites before broiling, for a crispier crust. I might try that next time.

The wrappers are Soy. but gluten free. They come in 5 different flavors and colors. 10 sheets in a package. All are good.
Enjoy! :drinker: