Orange French Toastbreads, breakfast, diabetic, low-fat 2 large egg whites, lightly beaten 2/3 cup skim milk 1 tablespoon grated orange rind 1 tablespoon unsalted margarine 8 thin slices whole wheat bread In a shallow bowl or pie pan, whisk the egg whites, milk, and orange rind just until blended. Melt 1/4 of the margarine in a heavy 12-inch nonstick skillet over medium heat. Preheat the oven to 200 degrees F. Quickly dip bread slices in the egg mixture, turning to coat both sides well. Place in the skillet and cook about 3 minutes or until brown; turn and cook the other side about 3 minutes. Prepare the remaining bread slices in the same way, adding more margarine as needed. Keep the cooked slices warm by placing them on a platter in the oven. Serves 4. VARIATIONS: Maple French Toast - substitute 1 Tablespoon maple EXTRACT for the grated orange rind. Spiced French Toast - substitute 1 teaspoon each ground cinnamon, nutmeg, and vanilla extract for the grated orange rind. Nutritional information per serving: calories - 161, protein - 8 gm., total fat - 4 gm., saturated fat ~ 1 gm., carbohydrates - 25 gm., cholesterol - 2 mg., fiber - 3 gm., added sugar - 0, sodium - 289 mg. FROM: Great Recipes for Good Health by Reader's Digest copyright 1988 |
