Ingredients
| large EGG whites |
2
|
| large EGG yolks |
2
|
| whole wheat bread |
2 slices
|
| salt |
pinch
|
| food coloring (optional) |
3 drops
|
Directions
- PREHEAT oven to 450°F. LINE large baking sheet with parchment paper.
- SEPARATE egg whites and yolks. PLACE egg whites in large bowl and yolks in small bowl.
- SEASON egg whites with salt. Using electric mixer, BEAT egg whites until stiff peaks form.
- SPOON egg whites into 2 mounds on prepared baking sheet. ADD a small dent in center of mound with back of a spoon. BAKE for about 3 minutes or until slightly golden.
- PLACE egg yolk gently in center of each egg white cloud. SEASON with salt. BAKE for about 3 minutes or until yolks are just set.
- TOAST bread, PLACE on plates, and SET cloud eggs on top of toast. SERVE immediately.
Insider Tips
- For an unusual presentation, serve over thinly cut strips of cooked asparagus.
- For a colorful cloud, fold in fresh herbs and spices to the egg whites after whipping.
- For an “Avant Garde” effect, drip dark food coloring on egg yolks after baking.
- This recipe is an excellent source of protein and choline and a good source of calcium, vitamin A, folate, and iron.