4.5 from 6 votes
Vegetable Egg Foo Young
Savor this scrumptious veggie-stuffed omelet inspired by authentic Chinese cuisine.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 163 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Chinese
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil plus more if needed
- 1 cup bean sprouts
- 1/2 cup finely chopped red bell pepper
- 1/2 cup finely chopped green bell pepper
- 1/4 cup diced yellow onion
- 1/4 cup shredded carrots
- 6 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon low-sodium soy sauce
- 1/4 cup thinly sliced green onions
- 1 cup vegetable broth
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons water
- kosher salt and white pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat 1 tablespoon of the oil over medium heat in a large skillet. Add the bean sprouts, bell peppers, yellow onion, and carrots. Cook until the vegetables are softened.
- In a large bowl, whisk the eggs and soy sauce together. Add the softened vegetables and half of the green onions. Stir to combine.
- In the same skillet, add 1 more tablespoon of oil if needed to coat the pan. Pour 1/4 of the egg mixture into the skillet, forming a pancake shape. Cook for 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through. Repeat with remaining mixture, making 4 pancakes.
- In a small saucepan, whisk together vegetable broth and cornstarch dissolved in 2 tablespoons of water. Bring to a simmer over medium heat, stirring constantly until the sauce thickens. Add salt and pepper to taste if desired. Remove from heat.
- Serve the egg foo young pancakes topped with the thickened sauce and sprinkle with the remaining green onions.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
163kcal
(8%)
Carbohydrates
9g
(3%)
Protein
10g
(20%)
Fat
10g
(15%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
3g
Monounsaturated Fat
3g
Trans Fat
0.05g
Cholesterol
246mg
(82%)
Sodium
483mg
(20%)
Potassium
273mg
(8%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Vitamin A
2538IU
(51%)
Vitamin C
45mg
(50%)
Calcium
54mg
(5%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 163
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 163kcal | 8% |
| Carbohydrates | 9g | 3% |
| Protein | 10g | 20% |
| Fat | 10g | 15% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Trans Fat | 0.05g | 3% |
| Cholesterol | 246mg | 82% |
| Sodium | 483mg | 20% |
| Potassium | 273mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 2538IU | 51% |
| Vitamin C | 45mg | 50% |
| Calcium | 54mg | 5% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.