East African "French" Toast

East Africans love a simple, nutritious breakfast that will get them, and keep them, going. That means save for a few pieces of fruit, some (tomato) jam, or some juice, breakfasts are virtually free of added sugar - unlike continental or American breakfasts. Try this extraordinary savory French toast recipe instead. You'll love it.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 5 mins
• Total Time: 20 mins
• Calories: 235 Calories

Ingredients

• 4 eggs
• ¼ cup milk
• ½ cup chopped onion
• salt and ground black pepper to taste
• 1 pinch garlic powder
• 8 slices bread
• ½ cup chopped tomato
• 2 green chile peppers, sliced
• 2 tablespoons finely chopped cilantro
• 1 teaspoon butter, or to taste

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Whisk eggs and milk together in a large bowl. Season with garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Stir in tomatoes, onion, green chile peppers, and cilantro.

Step 2

Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Dip 4 breads slice briefly in the egg mixture and place in the skillet. Ladle some of the egg mixture over each slice using a spoon. Cook until browned, 3 to 5 minutes. Flip and press down with a spatula; cook until second side is browned, 2 to 3 minutes more. Repeat with remaining slices.