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Puffy Orange Omelets
Puffy Orange Omelet
YIELD Makes 6 servings
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INGREDIENTS
| 5 | eggs, separated |
| 2 | tablespoons all-purpose flour |
| 1 | tablespoon grated orange peel |
| 4 | tablespoons sugar, divided |
| 3/4 | cup orange juice |
| 2 | tablespoons butter or margarine |
| 2 | tablespoons brown sugar |
PREPARATION:
- Preheat oven to 375°F. Whisk together egg yolks, flour and orange peel in large bowl until well blended.
- Combine egg whites and 2 tablespoons sugar in medium bowl. Beat egg white mixture at high speed of electric mixer 3 to 5 minutes or until stiff, but not dry, peaks form. Fold into egg yolk mixture. Set aside.
- Combine orange juice, butter and brown sugar in small saucepan. Cook and stir over medium heat 3 to 5 minutes or until butter melts and sauce is heated through.
- Grease 6 (5-ounce) soufflé dishes or custard cups; lightly sprinkle with remaining 2 tablespoons sugar, shaking out excess. Place 1 tablespoon orange sauce in bottom of each soufflé dish, reserving remaining sauce. Spoon egg mixture equally into dishes.
- Place soufflé dishes in shallow baking pan. Bake 15 to 20 minutes or until tops are golden brown. Serve immediately with reserved warm orange sauce.
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NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION:
| Serving Size: | 1 omelet |
| Sodium | 88 mg |
| Protein | 6 g |
| Fiber | <1 g |
| Carbohydrate | 18 g |
| Cholesterol | 186 mg |
| Saturated Fat | 4 g |
| Total Fat | 8 g |
| Calories from Fat | 43 % |
| Calories | 168 |
DIETARY EXCHANGE:
| Fat | 1 |
| Meat | 1 |
| Fruit | 1 |
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