Best Basil Zucchini Toast Recipes

Zucchini Bread French Toast with Basil Maple Syrup image

Provided by Geoffrey Zakarian

Time 20m

Yield 6 pieces

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 cups maple syrup
1/2 cup fresh basil leaves
1 1/2 cups heavy cream
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
6 eggs
1 loaf zucchini bread, cut into 6 slices
4 tablespoons butter
Confectioners' sugar, for serving

Steps:

For the basil maple syrup: In a saucepan, bring the maple syrup and basil leaves to a simmer. Set aside to steep for 5 minutes, and then strain out the basil leaves.
For the French toast: Whisk together the cream, granulated sugar, vanilla extract and eggs in a bowl and pour into a shallow baking dish. Add the zucchini bread slices and allow to sit for 30 seconds on each side.
Heat the butter in a large pan or griddle until it begins to froth. Add the zucchini bread slices and cook until browned and caramelized, 2 to 3 minutes per side.
Divide the French toast among plates and top with confectioners' sugar. Serve with the warm basil maple syrup.

Basil Zucchini Toast image

Provided by Julie Bs Hive

Categories Vegetable

Time 1h

Yield 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

8 slices white bread
1/4 cup butter, melted
4 eggs
2 cups milk
1 small onion, finely chopped
1 zucchini, grated
1 cup grated cheddar cheese (I use Monterrey Jack)
1 cup fresh breadcrumb
1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh basil
salt and pepper
1 pinch paprika
2 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese
4 basil leaves, to garnish

Steps:

Preheat the oven to 375°.
Remove the crusts from the bread and press the slices into the cups of a muffin pan. Brush well with melted butter.
Beat the eggs well in a medium mixing bowl. Stir in the milk. Add the onion, zucchini, cheese, breadcrumbs basil, and salt and pepper to taste. Mix well.
Carefully spoon the egg mixture into the bread cases. Sprinkle with the paprika and Parmesan cheese. Place the pan in the oven and bake for about 45 minutes OR until set and golden. Keep a close eye on it.
Turn off the oven, but leave the toasts to cool for 10 minutes before transferring them to a serving platter. Garnish each with a fresh basil leaf before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 283.6, Fat 16.7, SaturatedFat 9.3, Cholesterol 145.5, Sodium 399.3, Carbohydrate 21.1, Fiber 1.4, Sugar 2.5, Protein 12.4