Aloha and welcome to
first post on The Salty Tomato. I am a sailor in the U.S. Navy, a tomato
aficionado and an avid home cook. I hope you enjoy this chronicle of vegan,
vegetarian and occasional carnivore recipes. Find out more about my background
in the “About Me” tab.
~LC
Tomato Benedict
Tomato Benedict
It was a sleepy morning
at the river cabin. I shuffled upstairs to the kitchen and as I filled my
coffee cup, I watched my father-in-law make his breakfast. He was sprinkling
balsamic vinegar on a toasted English muffin. He spread mayonnaise into the
nooks and crannies and then topped it off with a thick slice of red summer
tomato on each half. He asked if I wanted the same for breakfast and I said yes
in a heartbeat. I had just discovered my new favorite breakfast. I often
accompany this with avocado on toast if I have one around.
The creamy mayonnaise is
a distant nod to hollandaise sauce
and is why I call this open-faced sandwich Tomato Benedict. The dish is easily turned vegan by switching traditional mayonnaise with eggless mayo. I also like to top it with fresh basil if it’s on hand. Homegrown or farmers market tomatoes are ideal as they are the highlight of this toasty tangy breakfast sandwich.
and is why I call this open-faced sandwich Tomato Benedict. The dish is easily turned vegan by switching traditional mayonnaise with eggless mayo. I also like to top it with fresh basil if it’s on hand. Homegrown or farmers market tomatoes are ideal as they are the highlight of this toasty tangy breakfast sandwich.
~LC
Tomato Benedict
1 English muffin or 2
pieces of your favorite toast
½ teaspoon balsamic
vinegar
1 tablespoon mayonnaise
or veganaise
2-4 slices of a large
tomato, heirloom or beefsteak are best
Salt and pepper
2 basil leaves
1 serving
Split and toast English
muffin or bread until golden brown around the edges. Sprinkle balsamic vinegar
on English muffin halves or toast. Spread mayonnaise evenly between halves and
top each with tomato slices. Salt and pepper tomatoes to taste and garnish with
basil.
Yummy! These look great Lauren. Great job.
ReplyDeleteI love those tomatoes and avocados!!! mahalo joany & david
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