There are two types of egg whites’ substitutes – liquid and powered. Liquid egg whites are regular eggs minus the yolk. Take 2 Tbs. of liquid egg whites if a recipe calls for one egg white.

Powdered egg whites can be fat-free. To use, mix with water or both until needed thickness is achieved.

Cooking with egg substitutes are similar to cooking with regular egg whites – add tomatoes, mushrooms, bell peppers, cheese, spices, broth or cream – and cook omelet or use for baking.


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An example of low potassium recipe that can be prepared in 15 minutes and that contains just 178 mg of potassiul while being also low in sodium, is this turkey meatball recipe:

1/2 lb ground white meat turkey

1/2 lb lean ground pork

1/4 cup quick cooking oats, uncooked

1/4 cup egg substitute

1 Tbsp. olive oil

1/2 cup red currant jelly

1/2 tsp Dijon mustard

1/2 cup BBQ Sauce

2 Tbsp. seasoning

Combine turkey, pork, oats, egg, and Tomato Basil Garlic and Extra Spicy until well mixed. Shape into 20 meatballs. Heat oil in a large nonstick frying pan. Cook meatballs over medium heat for 8 to 10 minutes or until well browned on all sides and no longer pink in the center. Combine BBQ sauce, jelly and mustard in a small saucepan. Heat until jelly melts. Serve sauce seperately with meatballs.

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