How to Make Savory French Toast with Red Pepper Coulis - A Step-by-Step Guide

French toast is a classic breakfast dish that has been enjoyed for centuries. Typically made with sweet ingredients such as eggs, milk, and sugar, it is then coated in bread and fried to a golden, fluffy perfection. However, for those who prefer savory flavors in the morning, this Savory French Toast with Red Pepper Coulis recipe is a game-changer.

This unique twist on the traditional French toast dish takes it to a whole new level of deliciousness. By adding savory ingredients like h...

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Ingredients

  • ⅓ cup vegetable broth
  • 3 tablespoons salted butter
  • 1 medium roasted red pepper, chopped
  • salt and ground black pepper to taste
  • 2 large eggs
  • 3 tablespoons milk
  • 3 (1 inch thick) slices French bread
  • 1 teaspoon salted butter, or as needed
  • 2 ounces crumbled goat cheese
  • ⅓ cup quartered grape tomatoes
  • 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh parsley
  • 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh basil

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 20 mins
  • Additional Time: 5 mins
  • Total Time: 45 mins
  • Servings: 2
  • Yield: 2 servings

  • Combine broth and butter for coulis in a saucepan over medium heat. Add red pepper and season with salt and pepper; simmer for 10 minutes. Remove from the heat and allow to cool slightly, about 5 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, whisk eggs and milk together in a large bowl. Add bread slices and soak until all liquids are uniformly absorbed.
  • Pour cooled broth mixture into a food processor. Puree until coulis is smooth.
  • Melt 1 teaspoon butter on a griddle over medium heat. Pan-fry French toast slices until golden brown, 2 to 3 minutes per side. Cut each piece into triangles and divide evenly among 2 plates.
  • Sprinkle with goat cheese, tomatoes, parsley, and basil. Drizzle with coulis. Serve immediately with remaining coulis on the side.
  • Nutrition

    599 cal.

    • Total Fat: 35g
    • Saturated Fat: 20g
    • Cholesterol: 261mg
    • Sodium: 1094mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 49g
    • Dietary Fiber: 3g
    • Total Sugars: 6g
    • Protein: 23g
    • Vitamin C: 33mg
    • Calcium: 191mg
    • Iron: 5mg
    • Potassium: 317mg