Need help: How to make hard boiled egg whites more interesting

TitaniumTexan · August 2016

Hello, MFP brain trust! I eat LOTS of hard boiled egg whites for snacks (the taste and texture of the yolk once it has been hard boiled makes me gag, which is funny since the yolk is my favorite part of eggs cooked in other ways), but recently I've been struggling because my doctor wants me to reduce my sodium intake and my two favorite ways to eat them are with sea salt sprinkled on top or with soy sauce on top, and neither of those options (not even the lower sodium version of soy sauce) will cut it any more. I tried Mrs. Dash, which I usually like, but hated how gritty the seasoning felt against the texture of the egg white. I tried filling them with hummus -- still no. I tried sriracha -- WAY too spicy for me, even with just one drop. I tried them plain and almost fell asleep from boredom. I know there must be other ways of pimping my HBEs out there...any tried and true ideas from fellow HBE snackers? Thanks in advance!

Alatariel75 · August 2016

Mustard? I love them with mustard.

ouryve · August 2016

Don't overcook the eggs then the yolk is much nicer. They only need about 7 minutes then you get a yolk that's still bright and buttery and not chalky. They don't keep as long like that, but it's worth the sacrifice.

MissSusieQ · August 2016

sprinkle of curry powder? paprika?

c2111 · August 2016

Pickled eggs vinegar pickling spice pop them all in big jar.

LazSommer · August 2016

salt

Joanna2012B · August 2016

MissSusieQ wrote: »

sprinkle of curry powder? paprika?

Paprika for sure....even better Smoked Paprika!!!

lemurcat12 · August 2016

Deviled. Here's a recipe for a take on them with greek yogurt instead of mayo/mustard: http://www.thekitchn.com/recipe-smoky-deviled-eggs-with-greek-yogurt-recipes-from-the-kitchn-112819

I'd ignore the need to cook things to add and play around with the basic concept of yogurt+yolk, which you might find makes the yolk more to your liking and would add some extra protein. Skip the salt, use the paprika, or try other herbs like dill in the filling.

teetertatertango · August 2016

Chopped up with mayo and pepper. I would say pickles but pickling adds a lot of sodium, which you said you are trying to avoid.

With mashed avocado and lemon.

Chopped up and mixed with tuna or salmon and avocado or mayo.

Topped with a bit of pimento cheese if that isn't too much sodium.

I would also try cooking the eggs less and see if you can find a way to enjoy the yolks. Less cooked they are much better (to me anyway). Would taking out the yolk and deviling it make the taste/texture more appealing?

TitaniumTexan · August 2016

These are some great ideas, thank you so much! I'm particularly excited about the mustard and curry powder options. So glad I posted this question this morning!

RodaRose · August 2016

Egg white bites:

http://www.bodybuilding.com/fun/ask-the-muscle-cook-healthy-protein-snacks.html

Need help: How to make hard boiled egg whites more interesting

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