Simple Korean-Chinese Spinach & Egg Stir-Fry

Simple Korean-Chinese Spinach & Egg Stir-Fry

A quick and easy fusion stir-fry combining spinach, green bell pepper, carrot, and egg with Korean and Chinese flavors. This beginner-friendly recipe uses simple stir-frying and mixing techniques to create a nutritious and tasty dish perfect for a light meal.

25 min
Easy
2 servings

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Taste Profile

Sweet3/10
Salty4/10
Sour2/10
Umami5/10
Spicy1/10

🥄 Texture

Soft, creamy scrambled eggs coat the vegetables while the spinach wilts into a tender bed. Carrot and green bell pepper keep a light crunch for contrast and the melted cheese adds a slightly gooey, cohesive finish.

👃 Aroma

Warm, savory notes of cooked egg and melted mild cheese are most prominent, with fresh green hints from spinach and bell pepper. A subtle tangy-sweet lift from the ketchup-yogurt-mustard sauce and a touch of olive oil nuttiness round out the aroma.

🍷 Pairs Well With

Light green tea (hot or iced) or a crisp, dry white wine like Sauvignon Blanc; nonalcoholic option: sparkling water with a lemon twist.

🥗 Side Dishes

Steamed short-grain rice, kimchi or quick-pickled cucumbers for bright acidity, and a simple clear soup (e.g., miso or a light Korean dongchimi) to balance the meal.

Ingredients(10 items)

  • 12 large eggs
  • 21 cup fresh spinach (roughly chopped)
  • 31/2 medium green bell pepper (thinly sliced)
  • 41 small carrot (julienned or thinly sliced)
  • 51 tablespoon olive oil
  • 61 tablespoon yogurt
  • 71 teaspoon ketchup
  • 81/2 teaspoon mustard
  • 930 grams cheese (grated, preferably mild cheese like mozzarella or cheddar)
  • 10Salt to taste

Nutrition Information(per serving)

220
Calories
13g
Protein
10g
Carbs
14g
Fat

Instructions

  1. 1

    Crack the eggs into a bowl and beat them lightly with a pinch of salt. Set aside.

  2. 2

    Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a non-stick pan over medium heat. Add the green bell pepper and carrot and stir-fry for about 3 minutes until slightly softened.

  3. 3

    Add the chopped spinach to the pan and continue to stir-fry for another 1-2 minutes until the spinach wilts.

  4. 4

    Push the vegetables to one side of the pan. Pour the beaten eggs into the empty side and let them cook gently, stirring occasionally to scramble until just set (about 2 minutes).

  5. 5

    Mix the ketchup, mustard, and yogurt in a small bowl to create a simple fusion sauce.

  6. 6

    Combine the scrambled eggs and vegetables evenly in the pan. Pour the sauce over and stir gently to coat everything well.

  7. 7

    Sprinkle the grated cheese on top, cover the pan with a lid or foil for 1 minute to let the cheese melt slightly, then serve warm.

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