Recipe: Orange French Toast

Title: Orange French Toast
Categories: Breads, Breakfast, Low-fat, Diabetic
Yield: 4 servings

2 lg Egg whites, lightly beaten 1 tb Unsalted margarine
2/3 c Skim milk 8 Thin slices whole wheat
1 tb Grated orange rind -bread

In a shallow bowl or pie pan, whisk the egg whites, milk, and orange
rind just until blended.
Melt 1/4 of the margarine in a heavy 12-inch nonstick skillet over
medium heat. Preheat the oven to 200 degrees F.
Quickly dip bread slices in the egg mixture, turning to coat both sides
well. Place in the skillet and cook about 3 minutes or until brown; turn
and cook the other side about 3 minutes.
Prepare the remaining bread slices in the same way, adding more
margarine as needed. Keep the cooked slices warm by placing them on a
platter in the oven. Serves 4.

VARIATIONS: Maple French Toast - substitute 1 Tablespoon maple EXTRACT
for the grated orange rind.
Spiced French Toast - substitute 1 teaspoon each ground
cinnamon, nutmeg, and vanilla extract for the grated orange rind.

Nutritional information per serving: calories - 161, protein - 8 gm.,
total fat - 4 gm., saturated fat ~ 1 gm., carbohydrates - 25 gm.,
cholesterol - 2 mg., fiber - 3 gm., added sugar - 0, sodium - 289 mg.

FROM: Great Recipes for Good Health by Reader's Digest copyright 1988