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.

Egg and Spinach Stir-Fry
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

  1. Heat the olive oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium heat.
  2. Add minced garlic and ginger to the skillet, sautéing for about 1 minute until fragrant.
  3. Add the fresh spinach to the skillet, stirring until wilted, approximately 2-3 minutes.
  4. In a bowl, whisk the eggs with soy sauce, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
  5. Push the spinach to one side of the skillet and pour the egg mixture into the other side.
  6. Allow the eggs to cook for about 1-2 minutes, then gently scramble them, mixing with the spinach.
  7. Drizzle sesame oil over the stir-fry and stir to combine thoroughly.
  8. 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