Fully embracing the custard toast trend, this deliciously golden version gets its sunshine hue from turmeric. Long-heralded for its anti-inflammatory benefits (including decreasing pain, improving muscle recovery & keeping our brains sharp), it also has a direct impact on hormone balance too.
Once our hormones have done their job, they are detoxified through the liver & turmeric improves the efficacy of this process. In cases of PMS, menstrual cramps, menopausal hot flushes & anxiety, therapeutic levels of turmeric (1-2cm fresh root or 1/2-1 tablespoon organic dried per day) are shown to limit, if not solve, these issues.
As a potent antioxidant, turmeric may also prevent damage to our livers long term by scavenging free radicals, which may lead to longevity, a youthful visage & a well maintained musculoskeletal system.
So all-in-all turmeric is pretty fabulous and this custard toast is simply divine!
Preheat your oven to 200ºC.
Whisk your custard ingredients together & soak your bread in it for 3-4 minutes; turn the slices over a few times in it.
Mix together the harissa, lemon juice, parsley, cherry tomatoes & onion to make a salsa & let them infuse.
Shred your greens & slice your spring onions.
Add your soaked bread to a hot dry frying on to seal on each side, then transfer to the oven for 5 minutes.
While that is cooking through, add your greens & spring onions to the hot pan with a splash of water to quickly wilt down.
Serve your slices adorned with your vegetables & sauce!