Tuesday, February 28, 2012

Savory French Toast with Spinach


Ingredients
  • 4 large eggs
  • 2 tablespoons milk
  • 1 cup parmesan, grated
  • small amount of sea salt (the cheese is salty)
  • cracked black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons butter, divided
  • 4 slices French Bread, 1-inch thick
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • 8 ounces fresh baby spinach leaves, slightly chopped 
Directions 
In a large bowl whisk eggs, milk, cheese (reserve 4 teaspoons for topping), sea salt and pepper until blended. Dip both sides of bread into egg mixture letting it soak for at least 5 minutes.
Melt 1 tablespoon butter in a large non-stick frying pan over medium heat, add bread to hot pan; cook for 2–3 minutes each side or until golden. Remove from pan to paper towels and keep warm.
Add remaining 1 tablespoon butter to the pan with the minced garlic, cook for 1 minute. Add fresh spinach, cook an additional 1 minute more or just until wilted. 
Arrange savory French toast on individual plates, top with spinach and the reserved grated Parmesan cheese. Serve with refreshing oranges slices.