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Egg Foo Young

plate of Eggs Foo Young
Makes: 2 Servings

Make these egg patties with chicken or beef and top them off with a homemade sauce for an easy Chinese dinner. Serve with brown rice and a salad for a complete and delicious meal.

Ingredients

  • 2 eggs
  • 1 cup bean sprouts
  • 1/2 cup cooked chicken, diced (can also use beef)
  • 1/3 tablespoon dried minced onion
  • 1 cup fresh or canned mushrooms
  • 2 teaspoons cooking oil (or oil of your choice)
  • Sauce Ingredients:
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 2 teaspoons low-sodium soy sauce
  • 2 teaspoons cornstarch

Directions

  1. Wash hands with soap and water.
  2. Beat eggs with electric mixer (or by hand) until very thick and light, about 5 minutes.
  3. Fold in bean sprouts, chicken or beef, mushrooms, and onion.
  4. Heat oil in frying pan over moderate heat.
  5. Pour egg mixture by half cupsful into the pan. Brown on one side; turn and brown the other side. Keep warm while preparing the sauce.
  6. Mix sauce ingredients in small saucepan until smooth.
  7. Cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until thickened.
  8. Serve sauce over patties.

Notes

Use only clean eggs with no cracks in shells.

Learn more about:

Source:

Thrifty Recipes: Main Dishes
University of Maine Cooperative Extension

Nutrition Information

Serving Size: 1/2 of recipe
Nutrients Amount
Total Calories 216
Total Fat 11 g
Saturated Fat 3 g
Cholesterol 239 mg
Sodium 610 mg
Carbohydrates 10 g
Dietary Fiber 3 g
Total Sugars 4 g
Added Sugars included 0 g
Protein 20 g
Vitamin D 1 mcg
Calcium 46 mg
Iron 2 mg
Potassium 384 mg

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Nutrients Amount
Total Calories 216
Total Fat 11 g
Saturated Fat 3 g
Monounsaturated Fat 4 g
Polyunsaturated Fat 3 g
Linoleic Acid 3 g
α-Linolenic Acid 0.2 g
Omega 3 - EPA 0 g
Omega 3 - DHA 0 g
Cholesterol 239 mg
Carbohydrates 10 g
Dietary Fiber 3 g
Total Sugars 4 g
Added Sugars included 0 g
Protein 20 g
Minerals
Calcium 46 mg
Potassium 384 mg
Sodium 610 mg
Copper 0 mg
Iron 2 mg
Magnesium 41 mg
Phosphorus 257 mg
Selenium 30 mg
Zinc 2 mg
Vitamins
Vitamin A 94 mcg
Vitamin B6 0.4 mg
Vitamin B12 0.6 mcg
Vitamin C 6 mg
Vitamin D 1 mcg
Vitamin E 2 mg
Vitamin K 20 mcg
Folate 78 mcg
Thiamin 0.2 mg
Riboflavin 0.4 mg
Niacin 5 mg
Choline 218 mg

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MyPlate Food Groups

Protein Foods 2 ounces
Vegetables 1 cups
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