Japanese Tamagoyaki-Style Rolled Omelet with Spinach (Low-Carb)
A technique-forward, tamagoyaki-inspired rolled omelet with spinach folded in—sliceable, golden, and perfect for a low-carb breakfast.

Total
50 min
Prep
30 min
Cook
20 min
Serves
4
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Recipe serves 4
Ingredients
- 8 large Eggs
- 6 oz Spinach
- 1 tbsp Soy sauce (or tamari)
- 1 tsp Rice vinegar
- 1 tsp Sugar substitute (or honey)
- 2 tsp Neutral oil
- pinch Salt(optional)
- pinch Black pepper(optional)
Instructions
- 1
Wilt spinach: sauté spinach in a dry skillet or with a tiny splash of oil until wilted; cool and squeeze dry. Chop finely.
- 2
Whisk egg base: whisk eggs with soy sauce, rice vinegar, sugar substitute, salt, and pepper.
- 3
Heat pan: use a rectangular nonstick tamagoyaki pan if available; otherwise a nonstick skillet. Set heat to medium-low.
- 4
Roll 1st layer: lightly oil the pan. Pour a thin layer of egg mixture and let set at the edges. Roll it up using a spatula. Push to one side.
- 5
Add spinach: spread a thin line of chopped spinach along the rolled omelet edge, then pour another thin layer of egg mixture to seal. Roll again.
- 6
Repeat layers: continue adding thin layers and rolling until all egg mixture is used. Keep heat low to avoid browning too fast.
- 7
Rest and slice: remove to a plate, let rest 5 minutes, then slice into 8–12 pieces. Serve warm.
Nutrition per serving
Calories
330
17% of a 2,000 kcal day
| Protein | 20 g |
| Carbohydrate | 8 g |
| Fat | 24 g |
| Fiber | 3 g |
| Sugar | 2 g |
| Sodium | 520 mg |
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