Whole Grain French Toast with Fresh Papaya(Heart)   Ingredients: • 1 medium papaya • 1/2 cup milk • 1 large egg • 1 Tbsp sugar • 1/2 tsp vanilla extract • Pinch salt • 4 slices whole grain bread (1/2 to 3/4 inch thick) • 1/2 Tbsp unsalted butter, plus additional, if necessary • Maple syrup, for serving, optional Instructions: Peel the papaya and cut it in half lengthwise. Use a spoon to remove the seeds. Slice the papaya into cubes (about 1 cup). In a large shallow bowl whisk together the milk, egg, sugar, vanilla, and salt. Dip each slice of bread into the egg mixture, soaking both sides so that the bread is well coated and has absorbed the custard. Melt the butter in a large pan over medium-high heat. Add the bread and cook, working in batches, if necessary, until golden brown, about 2 minutes per side. Add additional butter to the pan if the bread seems to be sticking. Transfer the French toast to two serving plates and drizzle with maple syrup, if desired. Top with the chopped papaya and serve. Makes 2 servings. Sent by Heart Healthy Chef from El Paso, Texas 2 Angel_Juli         This webset page was assembled on Sunday June 15, 2008 by BuzyS. with graphics from Hemera using one of the many auto-scripters available at  Chat_Central_Gateway  All rights reserved KENDOC 2005