Chinese-Style Spinach Egg Stir (Low-Carb Breakfast)
A quick, savory Chinese-inspired egg stir with spinach and a glossy sauce—great for a fast but complex breakfast.

Total
31 min
Prep
15 min
Cook
16 min
Serves
4
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Recipe serves 4
Ingredients
- 8 large Eggs
- 10 Spinach
- 3 tbsp Soy sauce (or tamari)
- 1/2 cup Chicken broth (or water)(optional)
- 1 tbsp Cornstarch(optional)
- 1 tbsp Rice vinegar(optional)
- 2 cloves Garlic
- 1 tsp Ginger
- 2 tbsp Neutral oil
- 1/2 tsp White pepper(optional)
Instructions
- 1
Wilt spinach in a hot wok or skillet until just tender; remove and squeeze out excess moisture. Chop.
- 2
Whisk eggs with white pepper.
- 3
Mix sauce: in a bowl combine soy sauce, broth, rice vinegar (if using), and cornstarch (if using) until smooth.
- 4
Heat 1 tbsp oil over medium-high. Pour in eggs and scramble until just set; remove to a plate.
- 5
Add remaining 1 tbsp oil. Stir-fry garlic and ginger 30-45 seconds.
- 6
Add spinach back to the pan and toss 1 minute. Pour in sauce and cook until glossy, 30-60 seconds.
- 7
Return eggs to the pan and toss gently to coat. Serve immediately.
Nutrition per serving
Calories
390
20% of a 2,000 kcal day
| Protein | 26 g |
| Carbohydrate | 10 g |
| Fat | 27 g |
| Fiber | 3 g |
| Sugar | 2 g |
| Sodium | 980 mg |
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