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Cabbage Onion Scrambled Eggs

Cabbage and onion sautéed sweet, then folded with eggs—a budget-friendly everyday stir-fry.

Total 17 min Skillet Easy 2 servings
Skillet Budget-friendly meals10-minute meals
Cabbage Onion Scrambled Eggs

Cook onion until translucent before cabbage; finish with softly scrambled eggs.

Steps

How to make it

Prep 8 min · Cook 9 min

  1. Shred 200 g cabbage; slice ½ onion into thin strips; mince 1 garlic clove; beat 2 eggs with 1 tsp water and a pinch of salt.
  2. Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a skillet over medium heat; sauté garlic 30 seconds until fragrant.
  3. Add onion and cook 2 minutes until slightly translucent; add cabbage and stir-fry over high heat 2 minutes until slightly softened but still crisp.
  4. Push vegetables to one side; pour in eggs; when edges set, gently push into soft curds over about 1 minute.
  5. Fold everything together; drizzle 1 tsp soy sauce and taste; eggs should coat the vegetables with a moist finish.

Tips & storage

Make it easier

  • Use high heat early so cabbage does not water out; lower heat to set the eggs.
  • Drain vegetables well before cooking; excess water steams them and softens the texture.

Refrigerate up to 1 day; reheat with a splash of water.

Substitutions

Swap cabbage for broccoli stem slices.

Optional add-ins

+Diced ham+Shredded cheese+Chopped scallions

FAQ

Must the onion be soft?

Partially softened onion tastes sweeter.

Skip soy sauce?

Use a little extra salt and white pepper instead.

What should I do if the vegetables release water?

Drain them well and cook in batches so the pan stays hot instead of turning the vegetables soft and watery.