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Egg Foo Young

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.

  • 2 Servings
  • Less than $3.00

Ingredients

  • 2 eggs
  • 1 cup bean sprouts
  • 1/2 cup chicken, cooked and diced (or beef)
  • 1/3 tablespoon dried minced onion
  • 1 cup mushrooms, stems and pieces
  • 2 teaspoons cooking oil

Steps

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.

Ingredients

Serving Size: 1/2 of recipe

NutrientsAmount
Total Calories197
Total Fat10 g
Saturated Fat2 g
Monounsaturated Fat4 g
Polyunsaturated Fat3 g
Linoleic Acid3 g
α-Linolenic Acid0.3 g
Omega 3 - EPA1 mg
Omega 3 - DHA28 mg
Cholesterol196 mg
Carbohydrates8 g
Dietary Fiber1 g
Total Sugars3 g
Added Sugars included0 g
Protein19 g
Minerals
Calcium41 mg
Potassium408 mg
Sodium452 mg
Copper257 mcg
Iron2 mg
Magnesium34 mg
Phosphorus236 mg
Selenium28 mcg
Zinc1 mg
Vitamins
Vitamin A74 mcg RAE
Vitamin B60.5 mg
Vitamin B120.5 mg
Vitamin C8 mg
Vitamin D1 mcg
Vitamin E1 mg
Vitamin K22 mcg
Folate65 mcg DFE
Thiamin0.1 mg
Riboflavin0.5 mg
Niacin5 mg
Choline171 mg

Source:

  • Thrifty Recipes: Main Dishes
  • University of Maine Cooperative Extension