This savory French toast is made with whole grain bread soaked in a mixture of almond milk and chickpea flour and topped with crispy smoky tempeh and creamy avocado for a filling and flavorful dish.
Course Appetizer, Breakfast, Main Course
Diet Vegan, Vegetarian
Servings 4Toasts
Author Fork Folly
Ingredients
4slicesslices of breadwhole grain
1cupalmond milkunsweetened
2tbspchickpea flour
1tsppaprikasmoked
2tbspolive oil
113gtempehdiced
1wholeavocadodiced
salt, pepper, other toppings to taste
Instructions
In a large bowl, whisk together the almond milk, chickpea flour, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper.
Dip each slice of bread in the mixture, allowing it to soak for 1-2 minutes on each side.
In a large pan, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat.
Add the tempeh to the pan and cook for 3-4 minutes, or until it is crispy and browned.
Remove the tempeh from the pan and set aside.
Add the soaked bread to the pan and cook for 3-4 minutes on each side, or until it is crispy and golden brown.
Serve the French toast hot, topped with the crispy tempeh and diced avocado. Garnish with hot sauce and fresh herbs if desired.