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HCG Diet Phase 2 Egg Salad Lettuce Wraps

This HCG-friendly egg salad swap replaces heavy mayo with tangy mustard and lemon juice for a bright, satisfying lunch. Wrapped in crisp romaine leaves, it provides a crunch that satisfies cravings while staying within Phase 2 guidelines.

HCG Diet Egg Salad Wrap
Prep
10 min
Cook
10 min
Serves
1
Level
Easy
Per serving
115 kcal

Method

  1. Peel the hard-boiled eggs and separate the whites from the yolks for three of the eggs, discarding those three yolks to maintain HCG compliance.

  2. Chop the one remaining whole egg and the three egg whites into small, uniform cubes and place them in a small mixing bowl.

  3. Stir in the Dijon mustard and fresh lemon juice until the eggs are well coated and the mixture reaches a creamy consistency.

  4. Fold in the chopped green onions and sprinkle with paprika, salt, and pepper to season.

  5. Lay the Romaine lettuce leaves flat on a plate and divide the egg salad evenly into the center of each leaf.

  6. Fold or roll the lettuce leaves around the filling and serve immediately while the greens are crisp.

Notes

Steaming your eggs for 12 minutes makes them much easier to peel than boiling.

Add a dash of hot sauce if your specific HCG protocol allows it for extra heat.

Ensure the eggs are completely cold before mixing with mustard to keep the lettuce from wilting.

Use Butter lettuce or Bibb lettuce for a softer, more flexible wrap texture.

Questions

Is this recipe strictly HCG Phase 2 compliant?
Yes, this recipe follows the standard protocol of using 1 whole egg and 3 egg whites to replace a 100g protein portion.
Can I use fat-free mayonnaise instead?
Most HCG protocols forbid even fat-free mayonnaise due to sugar and preservatives; mustard is the safer, approved alternative.
How long does the egg salad stay fresh?
You can store the egg salad in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days, but do not assemble the wraps until you are ready to eat.
Can I add other vegetables?
According to HCG rules, you should only mix vegetables that are on the approved list. Celery is a great addition for extra crunch if allowed on your specific plan.

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