Thai Basil-Style Spinach Egg Skillet Bites (Garlic-Lime)
A bold garlic-lime egg scramble with spinach, finished with a basil-like aroma (using dried basil/oregano) for a Thai-inspired snack.

Total
34 min
Prep
18 min
Cook
16 min
Serves
4
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Recipe serves 4
Ingredients
- 9 large Eggs
- 6 cups Spinach
- 4 cloves Garlic (minced)
- 2 tbsp Lime juice
- 1 tbsp Fish sauce(optional)
- 1 tbsp Soy sauce(optional)
- 1 tsp Dried basil (or oregano)(optional)
- 1 tsp Chili flakes(optional)
- 1 tbsp Olive oil(optional)
- 1/4 tsp Salt(optional)
- 1/4 tsp Black pepper(optional)
Instructions
- 1
Whisk eggs with salt and pepper. Set aside.
- 2
In a small bowl, combine lime juice, fish sauce (if using), and soy sauce (if using). Set aside.
- 3
Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add garlic and chili flakes; stir 30–45 seconds until fragrant.
- 4
Add spinach and stir-fry until just wilted and most moisture cooks off, 2–3 minutes.
- 5
Push spinach to the side and pour in eggs. Scramble gently, pulling curds through the spinach.
- 6
When eggs are nearly set, pour in the lime-sauce mixture and toss quickly to coat.
- 7
Sprinkle dried basil (or oregano) and cook 30–60 seconds more until aromatic.
- 8
Serve immediately as warm snack portions.
Nutrition per serving
Calories
250
13% of a 2,000 kcal day
| Protein | 17 g |
| Carbohydrate | 6 g |
| Fat | 19 g |
| Fiber | 2 g |
| Sugar | 2 g |
| Sodium | 780 mg |
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