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Recipe by Esther Deutsch

Pistachio French Toast with Banana Salsa

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Medium Medium
4 Servings
Allergens

An elegant french toast recipe with sophisticated flavor. Pistachio crusted bread is battered, fried, and served with a fresh and zesty banana salsa.

 

For another variation, try this simple french toast recipe by Chaya Piatt.

Ingredients

Pistachio Syrup

  • 1 cup pistachios

  • 1 cup water

  • 1 cup sugar

  • 1/4 vanilla bean

French Toast

Banana Salsa

  • banana, diced

  • juice of Meyer lemon

  • teaspoon sugar

  • leaves fresh mint, julienned

  • 1/2 chocolate bar, zested

Directions

Prepare Pistachio Syrup

1.

Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Spread pistachios on a baking sheet and toast for 10 minutes.

2.

Meanwhile, in a saucepan over high heat, combine water, sugar, and vanilla bean. Bring to a boil. Add pistachios to syrup, reduce heat to low, and cook for one hour, stirring occasionally.

3.

Allow syrup to cool. Puree and set aside.

For the French Toast

1.

Whisk together eggs, sugar, and vanilla extract to form a batter.

2.

Spread a tablespoon of paste over each slice of bread and top with an additional piece of bread. Dip sandwich in batter until soaked through.

3.

Heat oil in a skillet or griddle over medium heat. Add pieces of bread and cook on both sides until golden brown. Remove and allow to drain on paper towels. 

For Banana Salsa

1.

Combine the first four ingredients. Sprinkle bananas with chocolate zest and serve with pistachio French toast.

Pistachio French Toast with Banana Salsa

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