Herbed Poached Egg Whites on Wheat

Herbed Poached Egg Whites on Wheat

These herbed-poached egg whites on wheat are an ideal low-calorie, high-protein breakfast.

Poaching egg whites yield light, fluffy white clouds that are perfect atop a single slice of whole-grain toast.

A bit of freshly chopped tarragon takes your egg whites from basic to savory.

Make these Herb Poached Eggs for a savory breakfast featuring fluffy poached egg whites, freshly chopped tarragon, and a single slice of whole grain toast.
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Herbed Poached Egg Whites on Wheat

Make these herb-poached egg whites for a savory breakfast featuring fluffy poached egg whites, freshly chopped tarragon, and a single slice of whole-grain toast.

Course Breakfast
Keyword egg whites
Prep Time 9 mins
Cook Time 10 mins
Total Time 19 mins
Servings 1 serving
Calories 164 kcal
Author BODi

Ingredients

  • 2 cups hot water
  • 1 tsp. vinegar
  • 4 large egg whites
  • 1 slice low-sodium sprouted whole-grain bread, toasted
  • 1 Tbsp. finely chopped fresh tarragon

Instructions

  1. Bring water to boil in medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Add vinegar; reduce heat to maintain a gentle boil. 

  2. Place egg whites into a small bowl. Hold bowl close to the water’s surface and slip the egg whites into the water; cook for about 3 to 4 minutes, or until whites are completely set. Gently lift egg whites out of water.

  3. Place egg whites on toast; sprinkle with tarragon. 

Recipe Notes

The Nutrition Facts box below provides estimated nutritional information for this recipe.

Nutrition Facts
Herbed Poached Egg Whites on Wheat
Amount Per Serving (1 Serving)
Calories 164 Calories from Fat 9
% Daily Value*
Fat 1g2%
Sodium 236mg10%
Carbohydrates 1g0%
Fiber 3g13%
Sugar 1g1%
Protein 19g38%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Container Equivalents
1 Yellow
½ Red

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