Starting the day with a big boost of protein is an excellent strategy for fueling up. It’s no wonder that egg whites are so popular!
Egg whites are almost entirely protein (6 grams each), super lean (almost no fat) and they can be used to bulk up the protein of everything from smoothies to oat pancakes to post-workout drinks. I have friends who can eat egg whites every morning and never tire of them. I, on the other hand, like to get a little more creative with my egg whites, lest they start to taste too, well, egg-whitey.
Given my husband’s love of egg whites for breakfast, I have developed a few tricks for sprucing them up. My ultimate challenge? Creating a dish that is truly weekend-worthy. My litmus test for this? Would I serve it to brunch guests in my home? In this case, yes. I believe I have hit the egg white jackpot with this spicy breakfast in a bowl.
This recipe uses my No. 1 trick for improving the potentially rubbery texture of egg whites: I add avocado. (Truth to be told, cheese also works beautifully. But since I’m eating egg whites, I like to stick with the healthy fats and fiber in avocado.)