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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.

Chinese-Style Spinach Egg Stir (Low-Carb Breakfast)

Total

31 min

Prep

15 min

Cook

16 min

Serves

4

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Servings

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. 1

    Wilt spinach in a hot wok or skillet until just tender; remove and squeeze out excess moisture. Chop.

  2. 2

    Whisk eggs with white pepper.

  3. 3

    Mix sauce: in a bowl combine soy sauce, broth, rice vinegar (if using), and cornstarch (if using) until smooth.

  4. 4

    Heat 1 tbsp oil over medium-high. Pour in eggs and scramble until just set; remove to a plate.

  5. 5

    Add remaining 1 tbsp oil. Stir-fry garlic and ginger 30-45 seconds.

  6. 6

    Add spinach back to the pan and toss 1 minute. Pour in sauce and cook until glossy, 30-60 seconds.

  7. 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

Protein26 g
Carbohydrate10 g
Fat27 g
Fiber3 g
Sugar2 g
Sodium980 mg

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