Simple Mushroom and Egg Harmony

Transforming your daily meals into a source of balance and vitality doesn't have to be complicated. This simple one-pan recipe, blending locally sourced mushrooms, eggs, and fresh greens, is a comforting and nutritious way to start your day or end your evening. In the spirit of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), it’s designed to gently nourish your body and awaken its natural energy.

Mushrooms, Greens, and Eggs Recipe

This recipe is simple, customizable, and perfect for incorporating local Slovenian ingredients like fresh forest mushrooms and green leaves such as Swiss chard or kale.

Serves: 2 | Prep: 5 min | Cook: 12–15 min

Ingredients:

• 250g mushrooms (button mushrooms, wild mushrooms, or a mix), sliced

• 1 clove garlic, crushed

• 1 tbsp olive oil or lard 

• 80-100g kale or Swiss chard, roughly chopped

• 2-4 eggs (two per serving for dinner, one for a lighter meal)

• Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste

• Bread, rice, or polenta for serving

Instructions:

1. Sauté Aromatics: Heat the olive oil in a large, non-stick frying pan over a low heat. Gently fry the crushed garlic for about 1 minute—just until fragrant, not brown.

2. Cook Mushrooms: Add the sliced mushrooms to the pan. Cook until they soften and release their moisture, stirring occasionally.

3. Wilt Greens: Add the chopped kale or Swiss chard to the pan. If your pan is full, add half the greens, stir until they wilt down, then add the rest. Season everything with salt and pepper.

4. Add Eggs: Make a well or two in the vegetable mixture. Crack the eggs directly into the pan.

5. Cover and Finish: Cook the eggs gently for 2–3 minutes. Then, cover the pan with a lid for a further 2–3 minutes (or until the eggs are cooked to your liking—runny yolks take less time).

6. Serve: Enjoy immediately. For a complete and nourishing meal, serve with a slice of bread, rice, or polenta.

Balance in the Bowl

This simple pan dish combines nourishing and cleansing energies:

• Eggs & mushrooms provide gentle Yin nourishment and build materials in the body, like blood and muscles

• Greens & garlic help move Qi and prevent stagnation

• Lard & grains provide grounding warmth and steady energy

Together, these elements create a simple pan dish that is perfect for recovering from stress or fatigue, supporting digestion, and offering a comforting, easy-to-digest meal. By combining diverse, local, and seasonal ingredients in one dish, you can create meals that naturally restore balance, nourish your energy, and support overall vitality — especially when enjoyed mindfully and with gratitude.  [Read more: TCM Dietary Advice]