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Toasts with cheese, egg and basil

2 servings

10 minutes

Toast with cheese, egg, and basil is an exquisite combination of simple ingredients that creates a harmony of flavors and textures. Rye bread gives the toast density and richness, while butter adds tenderness. Hard-boiled quail eggs add a rich taste complemented by aromatic basil and spicy notes of nutmeg, sumac, and chili pepper. The lightness of curly lettuce refreshes the dish, while grated Parmesan adds a special character. This breakfast or light snack is perfect for lovers of classic European flavors. Historically, such combinations emerged in the medieval kitchens of France and Italy where bread and cheese formed the basis of the diet. Today this recipe is a find for gourmets who want to enjoy the richness of flavors in every bite.

Toasts with cheese, egg and basil
Energy value per serving
Calories
962.3kcal
Proteins
14.1grams
Fats
92.7grams
Carbohydrates
18.2grams
Ingredients
2servings
Butter
10 
pc
Frisee lettuce
0.5 
bunch
Green basil
1 
sprig
Chili powder
 
to taste
Salt
 
to taste
Sumac
 
to taste
Cooking steps
  • Step 1

    1

    Boil quail eggs hard.

    Required ingredients:
    1. Quail egg: 6 pieces
  • Step 2

    2

    Toast the slices of rye bread in the toaster.

    Required ingredients:
    1. Rye bread: 4 pieces
  • Step 3

    3

    Slightly salt each slice.

    Required ingredients:
    1. Salt:  to taste
  • Step 4

    4

    Place 2-3 pieces of butter on top.

    Required ingredients:
    1. Butter: 10 pieces
  • Step 5

    5

    Season with sumac.

    Required ingredients:
    1. Sumac:  to taste
  • Step 6

    6

    Add chili.

    Required ingredients:
    1. Chili powder:  to taste
  • Step 7

    7

    Tear the lettuce leaves by hand and place them on the sandwiches.

    Required ingredients:
    1. Frisee lettuce: 0.5 bunch
  • Step 8

    8

    Then add 1 teaspoon of grated cheese.

    Required ingredients:
    1. Grated Parmesan cheese: 4 teaspoons
  • Step 9

    9

    Slice the quail eggs and place them on top.

    Required ingredients:
    1. Quail egg: 6 pieces
  • Step 10

    10

    Add basil, season with nutmeg, and serve.

    Required ingredients:
    1. Green basil: 1 sprig
    2. Ground nutmeg:  pinch