Easy to try delicious egg white dishes

First Published Dec 18, 2020, 2:42 PM IST

Eggs are one of the most versatile ingredients to experiment with. Cooking with egg whites promises a great deal of fun.

<p>Eggs are one of the most versatile ingredients to experiment with. They are the star of many breakfast dishes and also play a supporting role in some of our most loved desserts. But sometimes a whole egg just won't do.<br />
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Eggs are one of the most versatile ingredients to experiment with. They are the star of many breakfast dishes and also play a supporting role in some of our most loved desserts. But sometimes a whole egg just won't do.

<p>All keen bakers would know that an interesting characteristic of eggs is that you can use egg whites and the yolks in very different ways in many recipes. While egg whites add a light and fluffy texture to delicate desserts like macaroons and meringues, egg yolks are often used as a binding agent.</p>

All keen bakers would know that an interesting characteristic of eggs is that you can use egg whites and the yolks in very different ways in many recipes. While egg whites add a light and fluffy texture to delicate desserts like macaroons and meringues, egg yolks are often used as a binding agent.

<p>Both egg whites and yolks are also very different nutritionally. Egg whites are the main source of protein in an egg while the yolks are large made up of cholesterol, fat soluble vitamins and minerals. Egg whites contain no carbs and are virtually fat free.</p>

Both egg whites and yolks are also very different nutritionally. Egg whites are the main source of protein in an egg while the yolks are large made up of cholesterol, fat soluble vitamins and minerals. Egg whites contain no carbs and are virtually fat free.

<p>Here are 6 of our best egg white recipes that will fit into every meal of the day.</p>

Here are 6 of our best egg white recipes that will fit into every meal of the day.

<p><strong>Chicken Omelette with Sauteed Mushrooms: </strong>Add egg whites to your breakfast menu with this protein packed recipe. This omelette is stuffed with delicious sautéed chicken and mushrooms.</p>

Chicken Omelette with Sauteed Mushrooms: Add egg whites to your breakfast menu with this protein packed recipe. This omelette is stuffed with delicious sautéed chicken and mushrooms.

<p><strong>Kiwi Pavlova:</strong> Pavlova is a meringue based dessert named after a Russian ballerina Anna Pavlova. A perfect pavlova is light and airy and the trick to get this texture is to beat the egg whites with great precision till they form soft white peaks.<br />
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Kiwi Pavlova: Pavlova is a meringue based dessert named after a Russian ballerina Anna Pavlova. A perfect pavlova is light and airy and the trick to get this texture is to beat the egg whites with great precision till they form soft white peaks.

<p><strong>Drunken Snow White Meringue: </strong>With a crisp shell and a chewy centre, this cloud-like dessert is absolutely addictive. Throw in some mangoes for a sweet experience.<br />
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Drunken Snow White Meringue: With a crisp shell and a chewy centre, this cloud-like dessert is absolutely addictive. Throw in some mangoes for a sweet experience.

<p><strong>Baked Vegetable Casserole:</strong> Baked vegetables are always a delight to eat. Add egg whites for an extra dose of health and some butter for a smile.</p>

Baked Vegetable Casserole: Baked vegetables are always a delight to eat. Add egg whites for an extra dose of health and some butter for a smile.

<p><strong>Hot Cointreau Souffle: </strong>A delicate hot soufflé with a boozy twist. A soufflé is actually a sweetened, baked egg dessert that originated in France back in the eighteenth century.</p>

Hot Cointreau Souffle: A delicate hot soufflé with a boozy twist. A soufflé is actually a sweetened, baked egg dessert that originated in France back in the eighteenth century.

<p><strong>Broccoli Souffle:</strong> A perfect recipe to sneak in some green veggies in your kid's meal. They will never know that it is stuffed with broccoli and egg whites.<br />
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Broccoli Souffle: A perfect recipe to sneak in some green veggies in your kid's meal. They will never know that it is stuffed with broccoli and egg whites.

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