Scrambled Eggs with Chives

Scrambled Eggs with Chives recipe videos

Scrambled Eggs with Chives is a classic, quick-to-make dish where fluffy, tender eggs are stir-fried with fresh, aromatic chives. It is a staple home-style dish found throughout China, celebrated for its simplicity and the perfect harmony of savory eggs and the mild, onion-like flavor of chives.

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🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

This dish is a high-protein, low-carbohydrate option, providing essential nutrients like vitamin K, vitamin C, and selenium. A typical serving of about two eggs with a generous handful of chives contains roughly 180-220 calories.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	220 kcal
Protein	15 g
Carbs	3 g
Fat	16 g
Fiber	1 g
Sugar	1 g
Sodium	380 mg
Vitamin A	450 mcg
Vitamin B12	0.8 mcg
Riboflavin (B2)	0.5 mg
Vitamin D	2.0 mcg
Choline	290 mg
Selenium	30 mcg
Phosphorus	220 mg
Iron	2.0 mg

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

💡 What's interesting

Culturally, it's often considered the ultimate 'comfort food' and a test of a home cook's skill in achieving the perfect egg texture. Nutritionally, the chives add a unique blend of antioxidants and are traditionally believed in Chinese food therapy to help warm the body and aid digestion.