Vegetarian Scrambled Eggs with Bitter Melon
Brighten up your breakfast or lunch routine with this delicious and nutrient-packed Vegetarian Scrambled Eggs with Bitter Melon recipe! Perfect for a quick meal, this dish combines fluffy, well-seasoned eggs with the unique and slightly bitter flavor of tender stir-fried bitter melon. Enhanced with aromatic ingredients like garlic and onion, plus a savory splash of soy sauce, this flavorful combination is both wholesome and satisfying. The bitterness of the melon is mellowed by a simple salting process, making it approachable and enjoyable for all tastes. Topped with fresh green onions, this recipe is a great way to incorporate healthy, fresh vegetables into your diet while exploring new textures and flavors. Ready in under 30 minutes, this easy scrambled egg dish is ideal for a vegetarian-friendly meal packed with protein and vibrant flavors.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 medium-sized bitter melon
- 4 large eggs
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 small onion
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 0.5 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 2 stalks green onions
Instructions
Wash the bitter melon thoroughly under running water. Slice the bitter melon in half lengthwise and use a spoon to scoop out the seeds and white pith. Slice the flesh thinly into half-moon shapes.
Sprinkle the sliced bitter melon with a little salt and let it sit for about 10 minutes to reduce the bitterness. After 10 minutes, rinse the bitter melon slices under water and pat dry with paper towels.
Crack the eggs into a bowl, add soy sauce, ground black pepper, and a pinch of salt. Whisk together until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
Finely chop the onion and garlic cloves. Slice the green onions into thin rounds for garnish.
Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a non-stick skillet or frying pan over medium heat.
Add the chopped onions and sauté for about 2 minutes until they become translucent.
Stir in the garlic and cook for another 1 minute until fragrant.
Add the prepared bitter melon slices to the skillet and stir-fry for about 4-5 minutes until they are tender but still slightly crisp.
Reduce the heat to low and pour the egg mixture over the cooked bitter melon. Gently stir with a spatula to scramble the eggs, cooking until they are set but still moist, about 2-3 minutes.
Remove the skillet from the heat and transfer the scrambled eggs with bitter melon to a serving plate.
Garnish with sliced green onions and serve warm. Adjust seasoning with more salt and pepper to taste, if needed.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
676 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 51.2 g | 66% | |
| Saturated Fat | 11.6 g | 58% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3.9 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 747 mg | 249% | |
| Sodium | 2228 mg | 97% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 24.0 g | 9% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 5.5 g | 20% | |
| Total Sugars | 9.4 g | ||
| Protein | 30.3 g | 61% | |
| Vitamin D | 4.1 mcg | 20% | |
| Calcium | 191 mg | 15% | |
| Iron | 5.6 mg | 31% | |
| Potassium | 1069 mg | 23% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
