Homemade Egg Substitute Recipe
🕒 Prep Time: 5 minutes
🕒 Total Time: 5 minutes
🥄 Servings: 4 (1/4 cup each)
📦 Yield: 1 cup
Description:
If you’re a frequent user of egg substitutes, you’ll love this homemade alternative to store-bought brands. Plus, it freezes beautifully, making it convenient for meal prep.
Recipe Category:
Low Cholesterol
Keywords:
- Less than 15 Minutes
- Easy
Ingredients:
| Quantity | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| 6 | Silken tofu |
| 1/4 | Nutritional yeast |
| 1 | Lemon juice |
| 6 | Tumeric |
Instructions:
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Combine Ingredients:
In a mixing bowl, combine all the ingredients: silken tofu, nutritional yeast, lemon juice, and turmeric. Whisk them together until smooth and well incorporated. -
Store:
Transfer the mixture into a glass container or jar, ensuring it’s airtight. This homemade egg substitute can be stored in the refrigerator for up to one week. Additionally, it freezes exceptionally well, so feel free to make larger batches and store them for future use. -
Prepare Scrambled Eggs:
When you’re ready to use the substitute, simply heat a nonstick frying pan over low heat. Pour the desired amount of the substitute into the pan and cook slowly, stirring gently, until it reaches the desired consistency. This homemade substitute works wonderfully for making scrambled eggs.
Nutritional Information (Per Serving):
- Calories: 83
- Fat Content: 3.5g
- Saturated Fat Content: 0.5g
- Cholesterol Content: 1.5mg
- Sodium Content: 122.3mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 4.3g
- Fiber Content: 0g
- Sugar Content: 4.2g
- Protein Content: 8.1g
Notes:
- One serving of this homemade egg substitute is equivalent to 1/4 cup, which is approximately equivalent to one egg.
- Experiment with different seasonings and spices to customize the flavor of your egg substitute to suit your preferences.
- Enjoy the convenience and health benefits of this homemade alternative in various egg-based dishes.
