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Egg White Tacos Guest Post
Light and protein-packed egg white tacos that make a quick, healthy meal.
Prep Time
15
minutes
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Cook Time
20
minutes
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Total Time
35
minutes
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Servings:
4
servings
Ingredients
egg whites
use enough for 4 servings (about 8–10 egg whites)
salt
to taste
pepper
to taste
cooking oil or nonstick spray
for skillet
tortillas
4 small or 8 mini, warmed
optional fillings
such as salsa, avocado, cheese, cilantro, or hot sauce
Instructions
Crack and separate eggs, reserving only the egg whites in a mixing bowl; discard or reserve yolks for another use.
Whisk the egg whites until slightly frothy and season with salt and pepper to taste.
Heat a nonstick skillet over medium heat and add a little oil or spray to coat the pan.
Pour a portion of the egg whites into the skillet to make thin omelets sized for your tortillas, cook until set, about 1–2 minutes per side.
Warm the tortillas in a dry skillet or microwave briefly, then fill each with an egg white omelet and your choice of optional fillings.
Fold the tortillas into tacos and serve immediately.
Equipment
nonstick skillet
Spatula
Mixing Bowl
whisk or fork
Measuring cups and spoons
Tongs
Notes
Use fresh egg whites for best texture.
Make mini omelets to fit small tortillas easily.
Season fillings separately to taste.
Fillings listed are optional and based on preference.