Herbed Egg White Scramble
Soft, silky scrambled egg whites with chives, parsley and dill, cooked slowly in a little olive oil. Two servings in 11 minutes.
Storing and Planning Ahead
Best eaten at once. Keeps in the fridge for up to 2 days and is best reheated gently in short microwave bursts.
Making Herbed Egg White Scramble
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Whisk the egg whites with the pepper in a large bowl until no thick strands remain.
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Warm the oil in a non-stick frying pan over low heat for 1 minute.
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Pour in the egg whites. Stir slowly with a spatula for 4 to 5 minutes, pulling the edges to the middle, until soft curds form and the eggs are still glossy.
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Take the pan off the heat and fold in the chives, parsley and dill. Serve straight away.
Worth Knowing
- Use a non-stick pan; egg whites without yolk stick badly to stainless steel.
- If the curds start to look dry, pull the pan off the heat at once; they will keep cooking.
- Chop the herbs just before they go in, so they keep their colour.
Behind the Recipe
Keep the heat low. That is most of this recipe, and the part people skip. Egg whites go from silky to squeaky in seconds over a high flame, and they release water as they toughen.
Whisk the whites well so that no thick strands survive, then pour them into warm oil and stir slowly with a spatula, pulling the edges to the middle. Take the pan off the heat while there is still a little shine on the eggs. Stop early. The heat in the pan finishes them, which gives soft, wet curds that hold together.
Herbs do the seasoning. Chives bring a mild onion note, parsley adds freshness and dill gives a sweet, grassy lift, and all three go in at the end so that they stay bright. Black pepper is the only other flavour. With no salt in the pan, the herbs have to be fresh, so use them generously.
Good Alongside
A slice of white toast · Sliced cucumber · A bowl of fresh berries
Quick Answers
How long does Herbed Egg White Scramble take to make?
About 11 minutes in total — 5 minutes of preparation and 6 minutes of cooking. The recipe serves 2.
What are the key tips for making Herbed Egg White Scramble?
Use a non-stick pan; egg whites without yolk stick badly to stainless steel. If the curds start to look dry, pull the pan off the heat at once; they will keep cooking. Chop the herbs just before they go in, so they keep their colour.
What should I serve with Herbed Egg White Scramble?
A slice of white toast; Sliced cucumber; A bowl of fresh berries.
How should Herbed Egg White Scramble be stored?
Best eaten at once. Keeps in the fridge for up to 2 days and is best reheated gently in short microwave bursts.
Is Herbed Egg White Scramble suitable for a special diet?
This recipe is vegetarian, dairy-free, gluten-free, kidney-friendly, low-carb, keto and no added sugar. Those labels are checked against the ingredient list, so a dish is only marked when nothing in it contradicts the claim.
How many calories are in Herbed Egg White Scramble?
About 141 kcal per serving, with 22 g protein, 2 g carbohydrate and 5 g fat. The figures are calculated from the ingredient list and are an estimate.
Nutrition per Serving
Per serving, calculated from the ingredient list. Treat these as an estimate — brands and cuts vary.
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