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A plate of vegetable egg foo young garnished with green onions.

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.
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  • In a large bowl, whisk the eggs and soy sauce together. Add the softened vegetables and half of the green onions. Stir to combine.
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  • 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.
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  • 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.
    Saucepan with broth and cornstarch for Vegetable Egg Foo Young.
  • Serve the egg foo young pancakes topped with the thickened sauce and sprinkle with the remaining green onions.
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Nutrition Info:

Calories: 163kcal (8%) Carbohydrates: 9g (3%) Protein: 10g (20%) Fat: 10g (15%) Saturated Fat: 3g (19%) Sodium: 483mg (21%) Fiber: 2g (8%) Sugar: 4g (4%)

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Nutrition information are estimates only and may vary based on the specific brands, ingredients, and portion sizes you use. This data is provided for informational purposes only.