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)

Directions

 * 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.