TURKEY MEAT SPRING ROLLS

This is a flavorful dish that came to mind when I was thinking of a late-night dinner idea. We had spring roll papers sitting in our pantry for a while, so I made a lighter version of an egg roll mixed with the flavors of a regular spring roll. If you do try this recipe, I strongly recommend that you use coconut aminos instead of soy sauce. It adds a sweeter flavor than regular soy sauce, while still being perfectly salty.

TURKEY MEAT SPRING ROLLS

SERVINGS: 10 ROLLS
PREP TIME: 20 MINUTES
COOKING TIME: 15 MINUTES
TOTAL TIME: 35 MINUTES

INGREDIENTS

• 1 lb of ground turkey meat

• About 1 tablespoon of oil of choice

• 2 large carrots (shredded)

• 1 teaspoon of fresh ginger (shredded)

• 2 cloves of garlic (shredded)

• 3 cups of cabbage (shredded)

• 2 cups of mushrooms (minced)

• 3 eggs (scrambled)

• 1 teaspoon of cumin

• 1 teaspoon of paprika

• 1 teaspoon of chili powder

• 2 tablespoons of coconut aminos

• 1 teaspoon of sriracha (or more if preferred)

• 1 teaspoon of salt (plus extra to season)

• 2 tablespoons of olive oil

• 10 spring roll skins

• A plate of water

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Prepare the Meat

   Heat a pan to medium heat. Once hot, add 1 tablespoon of olive oil and ground turkey. As the ground turkey cooks, add the shredded garlic, ginger, and a pinch of salt. Cook until fully cooked (about 10-15 minutes).

2. Sauté the Mushrooms

   In a separate pan, heat over medium heat and, once hot, add about 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Add the minced mushrooms and sauté until fully cooked (about 5-8 minutes).

3. Make the Filling

   In a large bowl, mix the following: cooked ground turkey, shredded carrots, shredded cabbage, sautéed mushrooms, scrambled eggs, coconut aminos, sriracha, a teaspoon of salt, cumin, paprika, and chili powder.

4. Assemble the Rolls

   Wet both sides of your spring roll papers one at a time, each time putting filling in the middle and rolling it closed while folding in the outer edges (like making a burrito). Immediately after assembling each roll, brush it with your chosen oil. It is important that you do this one at a time so the spring rolls don’t become sticky.

5. Serve and Enjoy!

   Serve for dinner, lunch, or as a party dish. You can make a simple dipping sauce by mixing coconut aminos and sriracha to add extra flavor.