Asian Oven Omelet

Name: Asian Oven Omelet
Prep time: 35 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 6 servings.
Ingredients: 2 packages (3 ounces each) ramen noodles; 1/2 cup thinly sliced celery; 2 teaspoons canola oil; 1 package (8 ounces) sliced fresh mushrooms; 4 tablespoons green onions, thinly sliced, divided; 2 tablespoons minced fresh gingerroot; 3 eggs; 6 egg whites; 1 teaspoon sesame oil; 1/2 teaspoon sugar; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 2 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce

A great sour of low-cost protein, eggs are an ideal way to liven up any meal on a budget. If you enjoy egg foo yong, you're sure to like this recipe from Edna Hoffman of Hebron, Indiana.

Ingredients

2 packages (3 ounces each) ramen noodles
1/2 cup thinly sliced celery
2 teaspoons canola oil
1 package (8 ounces) sliced fresh mushrooms
4 tablespoons green onions, thinly sliced, divided
2 tablespoons minced fresh gingerroot
3 eggs
6 egg whites
1 teaspoon sesame oil
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce

Directions

Discard seasoning packet from ramen noodles or save for another use. Cook noodles according to package directions. Drain and rinse in cold water; transfer to a bowl and set aside.
Meanwhile, in a large nonstick ovenproof skillet over medium heat, cook celery in canola oil for 1 minute. Stir in the mushrooms, 2 tablespoons green onions and ginger; cook and stir for 7 minutes or until mushrooms are lightly browned. Stir into noodles.
Whisk the eggs, egg whites, sesame oil, sugar and salt. Stir into noodle mixture; spread into an even layer in the skillet. Cook on medium for 2 minutes.
Bake, uncovered at 350° for 10-12 minutes or until set. Cut into wedges. Sprinkle with remaining green onions. Drizzle with soy sauce.

Nutrition Facts

1 slice: 221 calories, 10g fat (4g saturated fat), 160mg cholesterol, 597mg sodium, 21g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 1g fiber), 11g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1-1/2 starch, 1 lean meat, 1 fat.

Originally published as Oriental Oven Omelet in Light & Tasty October/November 2004

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Pixie1974

Oct 5, 2010

An absolutely wonderful dish, with amazing smells. I wouldn't normally comment on the scent of a dish but this has such a wonderful nutty scent that I didn't expect with only a teaspoon of sesame oil. I did have to add 7 minutes to the oven time other than that it is perfection.