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Healthy Ground Venison Egg Rolls: Delicious & Lean Meal

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Discover a new favorite way to enjoy a classic with these Healthy Ground Venison Egg Rolls. Packed with lean protein and vibrant vegetables, they offer a guilt-free culinary adventure.

Ingredients

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  • 1 lb ground venison
  • Egg roll wrappers
  • 1 cup shredded cabbage
  • 1 cup shredded carrots
  • 1/2 cup finely diced mushrooms
  • 1/2 cup finely diced bell peppers (any color)
  • 1/2 cup drained water chestnuts
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil or avocado oil
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
  • 2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce (or tamari or coconut aminos)
  • 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon honey or maple syrup
  • Red pepper flakes (to taste)
  • Water or egg wash (beaten egg with a tablespoon of water) for sealing

Instructions

  1. Prepare Vegetables: If not using pre-shredded, finely shred your cabbage and carrots. Mince your garlic and ginger. Dice any other vegetables you're using (mushrooms, bell peppers, water chestnuts).
  2. Set Up Your Station: Have your egg roll wrappers ready, along with a small bowl of water or an egg wash for sealing. Lay out a clean surface for rolling.
  3. Brown the Venison: In a large skillet or wok, heat a tablespoon of olive oil or avocado oil over medium-high heat. Add the ground venison, breaking it up with a spoon. Cook until it's fully browned and no longer pink, about 5-7 minutes.
  4. Sauté Aromatics: Add the minced garlic and grated ginger to the skillet with the venison. Sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
  5. Add Vegetables: Stir in your shredded cabbage and carrots, mushrooms, and bell peppers. Cook for 5-7 minutes until the vegetables are tender-crisp.
  6. Season the Filling: Remove the skillet from the heat. Stir in the soy sauce, toasted sesame oil, rice vinegar, honey or maple syrup, and red pepper flakes. Add the drained water chestnuts and mix thoroughly.
  7. Cool the Filling: Transfer the hot filling to a plate or shallow bowl and spread it out. Allow it to cool completely.
  8. Position the Wrapper: Lay an egg roll wrapper on your clean surface with one corner pointing towards you.
  9. Add Filling: Spoon about 2-3 tablespoons of the cooled filling onto the bottom third of the wrapper.
  10. Fold and Roll: Fold the bottom corner up and over the filling, tucking it in snugly. Fold in the left and right corners towards the center. Starting from the bottom, roll the wrapper tightly upwards, sealing with water or egg wash.
  11. Repeat: Continue this process with the remaining wrappers and filling.
  12. For Baking: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Lightly brush or spray the assembled egg rolls with oil. Arrange them in a single layer on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Bake for 15-20 minutes, flipping halfway through.
  13. For Air Frying: Preheat your air fryer to 375°F (190°C). Lightly brush or spray the egg rolls with oil. Place them in a single layer in the air fryer basket. Air fry for 8-12 minutes, flipping halfway through.

Nutrition

Keywords: Don't overfill the wrappers to avoid tearing. Always allow the filling to cool completely before rolling. Experiment with different vegetables for added flavor and texture.

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