Chinese-Style Pumpkin Omelet

Chinese-Style Pumpkin Omelet

a delish loaded omelet

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Reviewed by Arturs Arnicans
Prep Time: 5m
Cook Time: 10m
Total Time: 15m
Servings: 4
Difficulty: Easy
4.9 (17 Reviews)
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Ingredients

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Nutritional Information

155
calories
10,8g
fat
10,7g
carbohydrates
5,8g
protein
123mg
cholesterol
343mg
sodium
Chinese-Style Pumpkin Omelet

Recipe Description

Put a Chinese spin on brunch with this hearty Chinese-Style Pumpkin Omelet! This easy recipe is perfect for the weekends when you have time for kitchen experiments and want to serve up some more exciting food options for brunch or lunch. Besides, it is loaded up with fresh, healthy ingredients and simple to throw together.

This pumpkin omelet is so easy to make! Here’s how: Start by whisking together the omelet base. Then add chives and pumpkin cut into long pieces. Next, heat some oil in a non-stick pan and add the egg mixture. Cover with a lid and cook for 5 minutes. Using a plate, flip the omelet, then slide back to the pan to cook the other side uncovered for 4-5 minutes more. Serve garnished with toasted sesame seeds and soy sauce for dipping. So pretty and so easy. Enjoy!  

To make the Chinese-Style Pumpkin Omelet, you will need the following ingredients:

Ingredients for Chinese-Style Pumpkin Omelet

Steps to make

  1. 1

    Whisk eggs

    2 min
    Step 1 - Chinese-Style Pumpkin Omelet

    In a large bowl, whisk 3 eggs. Whisk in ½ teaspoon salt, ½ teaspoon ground black pepper, and 1 tablespoon cooking wine.

  2. 2

    Add pumpkin and chives

    2 min
    Step 2 - Chinese-Style Pumpkin Omelet

    Add in 2 cups cut pumpkin and cut chives and mix well.

  3. 3

    Cook

    5 min
    Step 3 - Chinese-Style Pumpkin OmeletStep 3 - Chinese-Style Pumpkin Omelet

    In a 10-inch non-stick pan over medium-low heat, heat 2 tablespoons oil and swirl the pan to coat. Add the egg mixture and spread evenly using a spatula. Cover with a lid and cook for 5 minutes.

  4. 4

    Flip and continue cooking

    5 min
    Step 4 - Chinese-Style Pumpkin Omelet

    Using a plate, flip the omelet, then slide back to the pan to cook the other side uncovered for 4-5 minutes more.

  5. 5

    Serve

    Step 5 - Chinese-Style Pumpkin Omelet

    Garnish the omelet with 1 teaspoon toasted sesame seeds and serve with soy sauce for dipping!

This Chinese-Style Pumpkin Omelet is simple to whip up and made with fresh, healthy ingredients. Let us know if you give it a try, and please tag #cookmerecipes online to share your favorite recipes with us.

About the author

Bethany Lim

Bethany is very passionate about maintaining a healthy lifestyle and clean diet. She’s trying to cut meat out of her diet as much as possible and focuses on cooking vegetarian food and fish. Bethany gets a kick from finding ways to add new twists to classic dishes. What’s more, thanks to her Asian roots, she’s great at combining different cuisines to come up with something extraordinary. Bethany’s recipes will inspire you to add new colors and flavors to your everyday meals.

Recipe Reviews

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4.9 out of 5 (17 reviews)
Ivan
March 26, 2025
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Superb and simple, I loved it!

Zoe Anderson
November 15, 2024
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This omelet was so easy and delicious for brunch.

Nancy Thompson
September 16, 2024
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So simple, loved it!

Jessica
September 8, 2024
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Superb! I made this omelet for brunch last Sunday. It was so easy to prepare and packed with flavor. My husband loved it, and it was a hit with our kids too. We’ll definitely be adding this to our regular breakfast rotation!

Viola
February 7, 2024
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Superb weekend treat.

Katherine
January 24, 2024
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Delicious! My kids loved it at brunch today. So easy to make!

Ursula Thompson
October 21, 2023
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I am absolutely in love with this Chinese-Style Pumpkin Omelet! It was so easy to make, and the flavors were amazing. I made it for my husband and I on a Saturday morning, and it felt like we were dining at a fancy restaurant. I will definitely make this again!

Benny87
October 9, 2023
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Superb taste, easy peasy!

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