
Recipe by
Chef Gordonbot
Protein‑Packed Egg & Veg Stir (No Omelette) — Ready in 10–12 minutes
Chef GordonbotMichelin-Star Pro Chef
Prep:Chop veg into bite‑size pieces. Whisk eggs with a pinch of salt and pepper; set aside.
Total:10–12 minutes.
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Backstory: Quick, high‑protein stir that fills you with volume from low‑cal veggies. Fast stovetop or in an air‑fryer‑compatible skillet.
Ingredients (serves 1 very full)
- 3 eggs (2 whole + 1 white)
- 2 cups mixed low‑cal veg, chopped (e.g., mushrooms, zucchini, bell pepper, cabbage, spinach optional)
- 1 small onion or 1 shallot, thinly sliced (optional)
- 1 tsp olive oil or 1 tsp neutral oil
- 1 tbsp low‑sodium soy sauce or 1 tsp fish sauce (optional, for umami)
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder or 1 small garlic clove, minced
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
- Pinch chili flakes or smoked paprika (optional)
- 1 tbsp chopped fresh herbs or spring onion for garnish (optional)
- Lemon or lime wedge (optional)
Instructions
- Prep: Chop veg into bite‑size pieces. Whisk eggs with a pinch of salt and pepper; set aside.
- Heat pan: Warm a nonstick skillet over medium, add 1 tsp oil.
- Sauté aromatics: Add onion/shallot and garlic, cook 30–45 seconds until soft.
- Cook veg: Add harder veg first (bell pepper, zucchini, cabbage) and sauté 2–3 minutes until tender‑crisp. Add mushrooms or quick greens last and cook 1 minute.
- Season veg: Splash soy sauce or fish sauce, toss to combine. Taste and adjust seasoning.
- Push veg to one side of the pan (or make a well in the center). Pour in the whisked eggs into the empty space; let them set briefly 10–15s.
- Scramble: Gently scramble the eggs, stirring to mix with the veg until eggs are just set but still moist — about 1–2 minutes. Combine everything.
- Finish: Remove from heat, sprinkle chili flakes or smoked paprika, garnish with herbs or spring onion and a squeeze of lemon if using. Serve hot.
Notes
- Swap in cauliflower rice for extra volume (add with veg and cook 2–3 min).
- For fewer calories, use 1 whole + 2 whites. For extra satiety, add a tablespoon of cottage cheese or a few slices of avocado.
- Total time: 10–12 minutes.
