Healthy Whole Wheat French Toast with Refreshing Bell Pepper Salad
Healthy Whole Wheat French Toast with Refreshing Bell Pepper Salad
Recommended Diet Meal! Make Nutritious Whole Wheat French Toast & Bell Pepper Salad
Instead of the usual sweet and high-calorie French toast, try making a healthy version with nutty and wholesome whole wheat bread! We’ve cut whole wheat bread into bite-sized pieces, soaked them thoroughly in a mixture of low-fat milk and eggs, and lightly pan-fried them. To make it a complete and nutritious meal, we’ve paired it with a refreshing bell pepper salad, utilizing bell peppers known for their diverse health benefits depending on their color. Luna is back today with another diet-friendly meal! Shall we get started on making some delicious French toast?
French Toast Ingredients- 1 slice whole wheat bread
- 1 fresh egg
- 3 Tbsp low-fat milk
- 1 Tbsp olive oil
Refreshing Bell Pepper Salad- 1/2 red bell pepper
- 1/2 yellow bell pepper
- 1 Tbsp soy sauce
- 1 Tbsp oligosaccharide
- 1 Tbsp vinegar
- 1 Tbsp toasted sesame seeds
- 1/2 red bell pepper
- 1/2 yellow bell pepper
- 1 Tbsp soy sauce
- 1 Tbsp oligosaccharide
- 1 Tbsp vinegar
- 1 Tbsp toasted sesame seeds
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
First, wash the red and yellow bell peppers for the salad thoroughly under running water, pat them dry, and then julienne them into long, thin strips. Cutting them slightly thicker will help retain their crisp texture.
Step 2
Let’s make a simple yet delicious soy sauce dressing for the bell pepper salad! In a small bowl, combine 1 Tbsp soy sauce, 1 Tbsp oligosaccharide, 1 Tbsp of tangy vinegar, and 1 Tbsp of nutty toasted sesame seeds. Stir well with a spoon until everything is nicely blended. You’ll have a perfectly balanced sweet, sour, and savory dressing.
Step 3
Now, let’s prepare the egg mixture, the heart of our French toast. Crack 1 fresh egg into a clean bowl. Add 3 Tbsp of low-fat milk. Whisk vigorously with a fork or whisk until the egg yolk and white are well combined. If you don’t have low-fat milk, unsweetened soy milk or almond milk work wonderfully as substitutes, so feel free to use what you have on hand.
Step 4
It’s important to cut the bread into easy-to-eat portions. Take your slice of whole wheat bread and use clean kitchen scissors to cut it into bite-sized pieces, about 2-3 cm square. These pieces are perfect for snacks or as a light meal.
Step 5
Now, dip the bite-sized whole wheat bread pieces into the prepared egg mixture. Gently turn them over to ensure both sides are well coated. Let them soak for about 1-2 minutes, allowing the egg mixture to fully penetrate the bread. Be careful not to over-soak, as the bread can become too soggy. The key is to get the inside moist while keeping the structure intact.
Step 6
Heat a non-stick skillet over medium-low heat and add 1 Tbsp of olive oil. Carefully place the soaked bread pieces onto the skillet. Cook for about 2-3 minutes per side, flipping them gently, until they turn a beautiful golden brown. This process should take around 4-6 minutes in total, resulting in French toast that is crispy on the outside and tender on the inside.
Step 7
Finally, drizzle the prepared soy sauce dressing evenly over the julienned bell peppers. Serve this alongside your delicious French toast for a balanced, nutritious, and flavorful meal that satisfies both your taste buds and your health goals. Enjoy your meal!
