Japanese Oyakodon-Style Egg & Spinach Snack Bowls (No Rice)
Oyakodon-inspired savory egg bowls using spinach instead of rice. Sweet-salty sauce, soft egg, and quick assembly.

Total
42 min
Prep
20 min
Cook
22 min
Serves
4
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Recipe serves 4
Ingredients
- 8 large Eggs
- 10 oz Spinach
- 1 cup Chicken broth
- 3 tbsp Soy sauce
- 2 tbsp Mirin (or substitute low-sugar rice vinegar + a pinch sweetener)
- 1 tsp Sugar substitute (optional, to keep low-carb)(optional)
- 1 clove Garlic (minced)(optional)
- 1 tsp Ginger (grated)(optional)
- 3 stalks Green onion (sliced)(optional)
- 1 tbsp Neutral oil
Instructions
- 1
Whisk eggs lightly with a pinch of salt; set aside.
- 2
In a saucepan, combine chicken broth, soy sauce, mirin, and optional sweetener. Add garlic/ginger if using. Bring to a simmer.
- 3
Add spinach and cook 1–2 minutes until wilted.
- 4
Reduce heat to low. Pour in whisked eggs in a thin stream, stirring gently to distribute.
- 5
Cover and cook 2–3 minutes until eggs are just set but still tender.
- 6
Uncover; sprinkle green onion. Spoon into 4 bowls and serve immediately.
Nutrition per serving
Calories
260
13% of a 2,000 kcal day
| Protein | 18 g |
| Carbohydrate | 7 g |
| Fat | 19 g |
| Fiber | 2 g |
| Sugar | 3 g |
| Sodium | 980 mg |
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