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Nigerian Egg Sauce Recipe (Perfect for Rice, Yam, or Bread)

A quick, colorful Nigerian-style vegetable egg stir-fry made with fresh carrots, green beans, tomatoes, and peppers, seasoned with ginger, garlic, and curry powder. Ready in under 20 minutes, it's a simple, protein-packed dish perfect for breakfast, lunch, or a light dinner.
Course Breakfast, Quick Recipes, Sauce, Side Dish
Cuisine Global, Nigerian
Keyword carrot and green beans eggs, easy Nigerian egg sauce, easy vegetable eggs recipe, egg and vegetable sauce, healthy egg breakfast, mixed vegetable eggs, Nigerian style scrambled eggs, protein breakfast recipe, quick egg stir fry recipe, vegetable egg stir fry
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings 6 people
Calories 240kcal
Cost $3

Equipment

  • 1 Pan. for cooking the sauce

Ingredients

  • 4 whole fresh eggs The protein base of the dish — whisk until smooth for a fluffier texture.
  • 2 whole big tomatoes Adds juiciness and balances the spices with a light acidity.
  • 1 whole medium onion Adds a sweet, savory base flavor once sautéed until translucent.
  • 10 whole fresh peppers Adds mild heat and freshness — adjust to taste.
  • 1 whole handful of fresh green beans Adds texture and a fresh, crisp bite.
  • 3 whole carrot sticks Adds natural sweetness and a slight crunch.
  • 2 cloves garlic Adds depth and a fragrant kick alongside the ginger.
  • 1 whole Small knob of fresh ginger Brings a warm, slightly spicy aroma to the sauce.
  • ½ cup vegetable oil Helps sauté the aromatics and vegetables; can reduce slightly for a lighter dish.
  • 1 whole stock cube Boosts the savory, umami depth of the sauce.
  • 1 teaspoon salt Enhances and balances all the flavors.
  • 1 teaspoon curry powder. Gives the dish its signature Nigerian-style color and flavor.

Instructions

  • Prep everything: Wash the carrots, green beans, tomatoes, peppers, and eggs. Chop the carrots and green beans, dice the onion, then crack the 4 eggs into a bowl and whisk until smooth and slightly frothy. Set aside.
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  • Sauté the aromatics: Warm ½ cup of vegetable oil in a pan over medium heat. Add the diced onion and cook until translucent and fragrant. Stir in the grated ginger, garlic, and curry powder, and let it cook for a few seconds until fragrant.
    Whisked eggs being poured into a pan of sautéed onions, pepper, and tomatoes
  • Build the vegetable base: Add the diced pepper, carrots, and tomatoes, then season with the salt and crumbled stock cube. Stir well to combine, then add the green beans once the base softens.
    Nigerian egg sauce recipe with soft, crumbly eggs in a peppery tomato base
  • Add the eggs and cook: Pour the whisked eggs evenly over the vegetable mixture. Don't stir right away — cover the pan and let the eggs steam over medium heat for about a minute, until they begin to set around the edges. Then stir gently to finish.
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Notes

Prep all your vegetables and whisk the eggs before you start cooking — this dish comes together fast once the oil is hot.
Don't stir the eggs immediately after pouring them in; let them steam and set slightly first for a fluffier texture.
Feel free to swap in whatever vegetables you have on hand, like sweet corn or cabbage.
Serve on its own or alongside bread, rice, or roasted plantain.