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Substituting Egg Whites for Whole Eggs


Substituting Egg Whites for Whole Eggs

Eggs may have a bad reputation for their fat and cholesterol content, but they can be included as part of an overall healthy balanced diet. Whole eggs are the major source of cholesterol in most people's diets. If you are concerned about consuming too much cholesterol and fat from eggs, below are alternatives to whole eggs that are much lower in fat and cholesterol content.

In most egg-based recipes, you can substitute 1 or 2 egg whites for a whole egg. If a recipe calls for 2 eggs, you can replace the 2 whole eggs by 1 whole egg and 2 egg whites, for example in meat loaf, hamburgers, pancakes, quick breads, muffins or salad dressing.

Where a recipe calls for 2 egg yolks, use 1 whole egg instead, if you wish. For scrambled eggs, you can use 1 whole egg and any number of whites.

EGG SUBSTITUTE RECIPE

This natural egg substitute can be used to replace 2 or 3 eggs in most recipes.

Ingredients:
3 egg whites
1/4 cup skim milk
1 tablespoon skim milk powder
1 teaspoon olive or vegetable oil
Pinch of turmeric

Directions:
1. Beat egg whites lightly with a fork.
2. Stir in milk, milk powder, oil and turmeric, beating until well blended.
3. Use as needed.

Makes about 6 tablespoons (90 mL.)


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