Japanese Tamagoyaki-Style Spinach Egg Rolls (Low-Carb Snack)
Rolled, layered omelet bites with spinach inside—sweet-savory style using low-carb seasoning.

Total
50 min
Prep
30 min
Cook
20 min
Serves
4
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Recipe serves 4
Ingredients
- 10 large Eggs
- 4 cups Spinach
- 2 tbsp Soy sauce
- 1 tbsp Mirin (or substitute: equal parts rice vinegar + a pinch of sweetener)(optional)
- 1 tsp Sugar substitute (optional, for low-carb)(optional)
- 1 tsp Rice vinegar(optional)
- 1 tbsp Neutral oil (avocado/canola)
- 1/8 tsp Salt(optional)
- 1/8 tsp Black pepper(optional)
Instructions
- 1
Blanch spinach 45 seconds, squeeze very dry, and chop finely.
- 2
Whisk eggs with soy sauce, mirin (or substitute), and optional sugar substitute. Add salt and black pepper if desired.
- 3
Heat a rectangular nonstick pan (or skillet) over medium-low and lightly oil.
- 4
Pour a thin layer of egg mixture; when mostly set, add a thin line of spinach along one edge and roll tightly.
- 5
Push the roll to one side, add a little more egg, and roll again to build layers. Repeat until all egg is used.
- 6
Cook until the outside is lightly browned and the roll is fully set.
- 7
Cool 5 minutes, then slice into bite-size rounds.
Nutrition per serving
Calories
240
12% of a 2,000 kcal day
| Protein | 17 g |
| Carbohydrate | 6 g |
| Fat | 17 g |
| Fiber | 2 g |
| Sugar | 2 g |
| Sodium | 610 mg |
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