Tomato Sandwiches

Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup mayonnaise or whipped cream cheese

• 1 large onion, thinly sliced

• 6-8 small arugula leaves, washed & patted dry

• 2 large eggs, lightly beaten with 1 tablespoon water

• 1/2 teaspoon salt

• 1/2 cup bread crumbs, unflavored, toasted

• 3 tablespoons unsalted butter

• 2 tablespoons olive oil

Directions:

1. Slice each tomato to obtain 1/2-inch thick slices from the widest portion of the tomato, making sure to avoid the core.
2. Spread 1 heaping tablespoon of mayonnaise on one half of the tomato slices.
3. Top each with an onion slice, arugula leaf and a second slice of tomato.
4. Dip each sandwich into the beaten egg mixture and then the bread crumbs.
5. Gently shake off any excess bread crumbs.
6. Set sandwiches aside.
7. In a large heavy sauté pan, warm the butter and olive oil over medium heat.
8. Slip each sandwich into the pan and fry until golden brown, about 3 minutes on each side.
9. Remove and serve immediately.