Ingredients
For the Savory French Toast
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4-6 slices of bread (1/2 loaf), preferably thick-cut
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1 cup chickpea flour
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1 cup almond or soy milk (+ 3 tbsp for lighter batter)
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1 tbsp olive oil
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1/2 tbsp salt
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1/2 tbsp pepper
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Black salt (kala namak), optional
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1 tbsp turmeric
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1 tbsp paprika
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Handful of cherry tomatoes
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Fresh parsley, chopped
For the Avocado–Beetroot Sauce
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1 ripe avocado
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1 tbsp beetroot powder
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Salt & pepper
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Optional: 1 tbsp lemon juice
Instructions
Savory Vegan French Toast
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In a bowl, whisk together the chickpea flour, olive oil, salt, pepper, black salt (if using), turmeric, and paprika.
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Slowly add the plant milk and whisk until the batter is smooth and lump-free.
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Cut your bread into thick slices and dip each one into the batter, coating all sides.
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Heat 2–3 tbsp olive oil in a pan over medium heat.
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Fry the coated slices for 2–3 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and crispy.
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Slice the cherry tomatoes and chop the parsley for topping.
Avocado–Beetroot Sauce
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Mash the avocado in a small bowl.
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Add beetroot powder, salt, and pepper.
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Mix until smooth.
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Optional: add lemon juice for brightness.
Serve warm with the avocado sauce and top with cherry tomatoes and parsley.