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Cabbage, Green Bean and Egg Stir-Fry recipe
A quick, colourful stir-fry with tender cabbage, crisp green beans and soft-scrambled eggs. It is light, savoury and ideal for a fast lunch or simple supper.
20 min · Easy · Asian-inspired Jump to method
Ingredients
- 300g Cabbage
- 200g Green Beans
- 3 Eggs
- 3 Spring Onions
- 1/2 tsp Salt
- 1/4 tsp Black Pepper
- 1 tbsp Cooking Oil
| Nutrition | Per serving |
|---|---|
| Calories | 163 kcal |
| Protein | 9.6 g |
| Carbohydrates | 14.8 g |
| Fat | 8.7 g |
| Saturated fat | 2.1 g |
| Fibre | 5.7 g |
| Sugar | 6.6 g |
| Sodium | 850 mg |
Why this works
A light, vegetable-rich stir-fry with moderate protein, moderate fat and relatively high sodium from added salt.
Fibre and micronutrients. Cabbage and green beans provide fibre, vitamin C and folate, supporting digestive health and normal immune function.
Protein from eggs. Eggs add high-quality protein plus vitamin B12 and choline, which support muscle maintenance and nervous system health.
Sodium concern. Half a teaspoon of salt raises the sodium content significantly, which may be less suitable for people limiting salt intake.
Method
- Slice the cabbage finely and trim the green beans into bite-sized lengths.
- Heat a little plain cooking oil in a wok or large frying pan and stir-fry the green beans for 3 minutes.
- Add the cabbage and spring onions, then cook until the cabbage is just wilted and bright.
- Push the vegetables to one side, pour in the beaten eggs and scramble gently.
- Season with salt and black pepper, toss everything together and serve immediately.
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