Chinese Tomato and Egg Stir-fry

Chinese Tomato and Egg Stir-fry recipe videos

Chinese Tomato and Egg Stir-fry is a beloved home-style dish from China, featuring a simple yet flavorful combination of scrambled eggs and tomatoes stir-fried together. It typically includes eggs, tomatoes, and basic seasonings like salt, sugar, and sometimes scallions, making it a quick and comforting meal. This dish is a staple in everyday Chinese cooking, often served with steamed rice.

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🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

It is a balanced dish providing a good source of protein from the eggs and vitamins like vitamin C and lycopene from the tomatoes, with a moderate calorie count of around 200-300 per serving depending on oil and sugar used. It is not particularly high in carbs or fat, making it a light yet nutritious option.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	220 kcal
Protein	12 g
Carbs	14 g
Fat	13 g
Fiber	2.5 g
Sugar	7 g
Sodium	450 mg
Vitamin C	15 mg
Vitamin A	250 µg RAE
Vitamin K	8 µg
Potassium	350 mg
Calcium	70 mg
Iron	2 mg
Selenium	15 µg
Phosphorus	160 mg

Per 1 cup (240 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

Culturally, this dish is often one of the first recipes taught to beginners in Chinese cooking due to its simplicity and widespread popularity across regions. Nutritionally, the combination of eggs and tomatoes enhances the absorption of lycopene, an antioxidant, making it both delicious and healthful.