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Ingredients

  • 4 egg whites
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
  • 1 1/3 cups sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon grated lemon zest

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 275 degrees F (135 degrees C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a large clean glass or metal bowl, whip the egg whites with salt and cream of tartar until they can hold a soft peak. Gradually sprinkle in the sugar while continuing to whip to stiff peaks. Fold in the lemon zest. Drop by heaping spoonfuls onto the prepared baking sheets.
  3. Bake for 35 minutes in the preheated oven, or until they peel off of the sheet without resistance. Cool on wire racks, then store in an airtight container at room temperature.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

184 kcal 9% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 20.8g 42% DV
Total Fat 0.1g
Carbs 23.2g 8% DV
Fiber 1.2g 4% DV
Sugar 1.4g 3% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 10024.8mg 100% DV
Potassium 4470mg 95% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin C 9.1mg 10% DV
Calcium 29.5mg 2% DV
Iron 1.2mg 7% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

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