Chive and Egg Stir-fry

Chive and Egg Stir-fry is a vibrant and flavorful Chinese breakfast dish, combining fresh chives with fluffy scrambled eggs for a nutritious start to your day. This quick and easy recipe highlights the simplicity of ingredients while packing a protein punch.

Chive and Egg Stir-fry
15 minutes
Difficulty: Easy
Chinese
250 kcal

Ingredients

  • Fresh chives - 100 grams
  • Large eggs - 4
  • Soy sauce - 1 tablespoon
  • Sesame oil - 1 teaspoon
  • Vegetable oil - 1 tablespoon
  • Salt - 1/4 teaspoon
  • White pepper - 1/4 teaspoon

Steps

  1. Rinse the fresh chives under cold water, then chop them finely.
  2. In a bowl, beat the eggs with soy sauce, salt, and white pepper until well combined.
  3. Heat the vegetable oil in a non-stick skillet over medium heat.
  4. Add the chopped chives to the skillet and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
  5. Pour the beaten eggs over the chives, swirling the pan to distribute them evenly.
  6. Allow the eggs to sit for a few seconds before gently stirring to scramble them.
  7. Cook for about 3-4 minutes, or until the eggs are just set but still soft.
  8. Drizzle the sesame oil over the eggs, give a final stir, and remove from heat.
  9. Serve immediately with steamed rice or toasted bread.

Nutrition

  • Calories: 250
  • Protein: 18 g
  • Carbs: 3 g
  • Fiber: 1 g
  • Sugar: 1 g
  • Sodium: 600 mg
  • Cholesterol: 370 mg
  • Total Fat: 18 g
  • Saturated Fat: 3 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
  • Water: 0.2 L

Health Benefits

  • High in protein, supporting muscle growth and repair.
  • Rich in vitamins A and K from chives, promoting overall health.

Tags

ChineseHigh ProteinBreakfast