Pan Frito

Ingredients

• ¼ cup olive oil for sautéing
• 3 cloves garlic, crushed with a pinch of salt
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
• 1 loaf Cuban bread sliced into one-inch thick slices (you may substitute French bread)
• lemon juice to taste
• freshly grated Parmesan cheese (optional)

Procedures

1. Slice the bread into one-inch slices.
2. Place the rounds on a cutting board and use a heavy frying pan or bacon press to compress them slightly.
3. Heat the oil in a large sauté pan.
4. Toss in the crushed garlic and parsley and sauté for one minute only, stirring constantly.
5. Add the bread and sauté over medium heat until the bread is browned on both sides.
6. Just before removing the toast from the pan, sprinkle the slices with a little fresh lemon juice.
7. Serve immediately.