Egg and Spinach Stir-Fry
Egg and Spinach Stir-Fry is a vibrant and nutritious dish that combines tender spinach with fluffy scrambled eggs, creating a quick and satisfying brunch option. This low-carb recipe is perfect for a healthy start to your day, packed with protein and essential vitamins.

15 minutes
Difficulty: Easy
Chinese
250 kcal
Ingredients
- Fresh spinach - 200 grams
- Large eggs - 4
- Garlic - 2 cloves, minced
- Ginger - 1 teaspoon, minced
- Soy sauce - 1 tablespoon
- Sesame oil - 1 tablespoon
- Olive oil - 1 tablespoon
- Salt - to taste
- Black pepper - to taste
- Green onions - 2, chopped (for garnish)
Steps
- Heat the olive oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium heat.
- Add minced garlic and ginger to the skillet, sautéing for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add the fresh spinach to the skillet, stirring until wilted, approximately 2-3 minutes.
- In a bowl, whisk the eggs with soy sauce, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
- Push the spinach to one side of the skillet and pour the egg mixture into the other side.
- Allow the eggs to cook for about 1-2 minutes, then gently scramble them, mixing with the spinach.
- Drizzle sesame oil over the stir-fry and stir to combine thoroughly.
- Remove from heat and transfer to plates, garnishing with chopped green onions.
Nutrition
- Calories: 250
- Protein: 20 g
- Carbs: 5 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Cholesterol: 370 mg
- Total Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Water: 0.1 L
Health Benefits
- High in protein, supporting muscle health and repair.
- Rich in iron and vitamins A and C from spinach, promoting overall well-being.
Tags
ChineseLow CarbBrunch