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Main dishesKidney Cooking | Georgia Council on Renal NutritionEgg DishesFruit OmeletIngredients2 cups frozen unsweetened strawberries, thawed1 tablespoon sugar (optional)4 eggs, separated1 tablespoon lemon juice1 tablespoon unsalted butter or margarineYield: 4 servingsServing size: ¼ omeletDirections1. Preheat oven to 375ºF.2. Sprinkle thawed strawberries with sugar; let stand.3. Beat egg whites in a medium bowl until stiff.4. Beat egg yolks and lemon juice in a separate bowl. Fold stiffly beaten egg whites intobeaten yolks until no yellow streaks remain.5. Melt butter in a 10" skillet that is oven-safe. Pour egg mixture into skillet, tilting pan tocoat sides. Cook over low heat 5 minutes.6. When mixture is set on the bottom, cook in oven for 5 additional minutes.7. Lift omelet onto heated plate. Spoon on strawberries. Cut into pie wedges. Serve hot.Nutritional content per serving198 calories 0 grams trans fat 125 milligrams sodium8 grams protein 240 milligrams cholesterol 430 milligrams potassium9 grams total fat 24 grams carbohydrate 141 milligrams phosphorus4 grams saturated fat 7 grams fiber 56 milligrams calciumSuggestions• Other fruits may be substituted: dutch apples, cherries, blueberries, blackberries,or canned peaches.• Spices that may be included: allspice, cinnamon, or nutmeg.— 44 —