Hard-Boiled Egg Whites with Avocado

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Servings:
4

The protein in egg whites and unsaturated fat in avocados provide long-lasting energy.

Ingredients

  • 8 large eggs

  • 2 avocados, preferably Hass

  • ¼ teaspoon coarse salt

  • Freshly ground pepper

  • 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil

Directions

  1. Cover eggs with cold water in a large saucepan; bring to a boil. Remove pan from heat. Let eggs stand, covered, 8 minutes; transfer with a slotted spoon to an ice-water bath, and let cool. Peel eggs. Separate yolks from whites (reserve yolks for another use).Tear whites into 1-inch pieces; divide among four bowls.

  2. Halve and pit the avocados. Using a spoon, scrape out pieces; divide among bowls with egg whites. Divide salt among servings, and season with pepper. Drizzle each serving with 3/4 teaspoon oil.

Cook's Notes

If you keep hard-boiled eggs in the refrigerator, you can make this breakfast at a moment's notice.

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