Savory Stuffed French Toast — A vegetarian savory french toast recipe made with sourdough bread, red pepper hummus, feta cheese, and sautéed spinach drizzled with a balsamic syrup. A meal fit for breakfast, brunch, or dinner!
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Happy Mother’s Day!
That’s right, we’re giving A Little Somethin’ Sunday a break this week to give a shoutout to all the mamas out there near and far, especially to my sister in law. A brand new mama to my first nephew! I am beyond excited to be an auntie. 😀
You know what else I’m excited for?
HUMMUS DAY!
That’s right folks. You heard it here first. Today is not only a day to celebrate mom, but the pièce de résistance of hummus week. It’s hummus day, betches. Break out the fine silverware for this one.
I clearly remember having french toast as a kid far more than pancakes or waffles. I don’t think they were ever stuffed with hummus or drizzled with balsamic, but it was a breakfast staple in the Cooper home.
Nowadays, I am much more of a savory breakfast kinda gal, and am no stranger to turning sweet ones to the dark side. ( cheddar herb overnight oats anyone?) Since it’s Mother’s Day AND hummus day, why the hell not make a brunch dish fit for both occasions?! I’m all about efficiency anyways.
I have to say, out of all the hummus-filled recipes this week, this one takes the loaf. It’s a solid dish on it’s own, but it’s that balsamic drizz that takes this one to the top of get-in-my-mouth mountain. And let me tell you, the view is breath-taking.
Money-Saving Tips for this Savory French Toast Recipe:
- Buy in bulk. Purchasing bigger sizes of hummus or blocks of cheese can be more cost-effective (if you will use leftovers) than smaller sizes.
- Use store brands. Utilizing store brands for basic items like spices, vinegar, and oil can be less expensive than name brand without sacrificing flavor or quality.
- Buy day old. Bread that is a little stale makes for great french toast. Purchase day old bread to both save money & make a better brunch.
more brunch recipes:
Ham & Cheese Savory Bread Pudding
Slow Cooker Pesto Veggie Frittata
Vegetarian Breakfast Shepherd’s Pie
Savory Stuffed French Toast
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 10
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
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A vegetarian savory french toast recipe made with sourdough bread, red pepper hummus, feta cheese, and sautéed spinach. A meal fit for breakfast, brunch, or dinner!
Ingredients
- 4 slices sourdough bread
- 1/2 teaspoon olive oil
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 2 cups fresh baby spinach
- 1/4 cup Sabra roasted red pepper hummus
- 2 tablespoons feta cheese
- 1/4 cup sliced roasted red peppers
- 2 eggs
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 cup balsamic vinegar
- 2 teaspoons maple syrup
- 1 1/2 tablespoons corn starch
- 1 1/2 tablespoons water
Instructions
- Heat a skillet over medium heat.
- Add oil, and cook garlic for 30 seconds.
- Add spinach and cook for 3-4 minutes, or until wilted.
- Remove from heat, and set aside.
- Spread hummus evenly on two slices of bread.
- Top with feta cheese, red pepper strips, and sautéed spinach.
- Top with remaining slices of bread, and press firmly to hold together.
- Heat skillet over medium-high heat, and spray with non-stick spray.
- In a shallow bowl, whisk together eggs and pepper.
- Dip both sides of each sandwich in egg mixture, and add to heated skillet.
- Cook on each side for 1-2 minutes, or until golden brown.
- Cut each in half and serve on plates.
- In a small bowl, whisk together cornstarch and water. Set aside.
- In a small saucepan, add balsamic vinegar and maple syrup.
- Cook over medium-low heat until mixture starts to bubble.
- Reduce heat to low, and add cornstarch mixture, stirring constantly until mixture thickens.
- Drizzle balsamic over prepared french toast before serving.
Notes
- Make sure to really press the sandwiches together before dipping in the egg. It will help it hold together, and easier to flip.
- I thickened the balsamic syrup with cornstarch instead of cooking it down. This is not only faster, but also uses a lot less balsamic vinegar than if you reduced it.
- Use any of the over 12 Sabra hummus flavors to make this dish your own. The roasted red pepper flavor just happens to be my favorite.
- Category: breakfast, brunch
- Method: stovetop
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Keywords: breakfast, brunch, french toast, hummus, savory, vegetarian
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French toast, pancakes, or waffles?
I have been craving ALL THE HUMMUS lately, so this looks so so so so so so so good!!!!!
This looks so good and would be great for lunch or dinner!
this is such a fantastically interesting flavor combo! I love warm hummus and I bet this is delish!
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My minds been blown! Savoury french toast?! So genius
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LOVE LOVE savory brunch recipes because then you can eat them for dinner! This looks delicious!
Oh my gosh! These look amazing! And all those flavors!! Wowza!
This looks amazing!!! I never even thought about doing a savoury french toast, especially incorporating hummus! YUM!!!
This savory french toast is such a delicious idea! Definitely a must-make!
I have tried all sorts of savory versions of traditionally sweet dishes, but never once have I thought to make french toast savory. Such a great idea!
This is so unique and clever – can’t wait to try it!!
This stuffed toast looks incredibly delicious! I am loving the savory twist on this french toast. Sounds amazing and I can’t wait to make 🙂
This would be yummy for a weekend brunch!
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Savoury……..genius!!!
Oh my goodness! How creative. This looks DELICIOUS!
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I love the surprise of swapping sweet for savoury or vice versa!
How divine! I am usually a sweet French toast gal but you may have me converted here!