Low Fat Pesto Toast
Transform your breakfast or snack routine with this vibrant and healthy Low Fat Pesto Toast! Featuring a creamy, guilt-free pesto made with fresh basil, baby spinach, low-fat Greek yogurt, and a hint of Parmesan, this recipe packs tons of flavor into every bite. Whole grain bread provides a hearty base, while a sprinkling of juicy cherry tomatoes adds a burst of freshness and color. Perfect for busy mornings or a quick midday pick-me-up, this quick 15-minute recipe delivers all the satisfying flavors of classic pesto toast with a lighter, low-fat twist. Try this nutritious, simple, and flavorful toast today—your taste buds and waistline will thank you!
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Ingredients
- 2 slices Whole grain bread
- 1 cup Fresh basil leaves
- 0.5 cup Baby spinach leaves
- 1 large Garlic clove
- 2 tablespoons Low-fat Greek yogurt
- 1 tablespoon Pine nuts
- 1 teaspoon Lemon juice
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 0.125 teaspoon Black pepper
- 2 tablespoons Grated Parmesan cheese
- 4 halved Cherry tomatoes
- 0 Olive oil spray
Directions
Step 1
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) or set your toaster oven to the toast setting.
Step 2
Place the whole grain bread slices on a baking sheet. Lightly spray each slice with olive oil spray.
Step 3
Toast the bread in the oven for about 5 minutes or until golden brown. Keep an eye on it to prevent burning.
Step 4
In a food processor or blender, combine fresh basil leaves, baby spinach leaves, garlic, low-fat Greek yogurt, pine nuts, lemon juice, salt, black pepper, and Parmesan cheese.
Step 5
Blend the mixture until smooth, scraping down the sides as necessary.
Step 6
Once the bread is toasted, remove it from the oven and let it cool for a minute.
Step 7
Spread a generous layer of the low-fat pesto on each slice of toast.
Step 8
Top the pesto with halved cherry tomatoes, pressing them slightly into the pesto.
Step 9
Serve immediately and enjoy your delicious and nutritious low-fat pesto toast!
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (176.5g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 317.9 |
| Total Fat 12.7g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 3.4g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 4.1g | |
| Cholesterol 13.6mg | 0% |
| Sodium 1015.8mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 36.0g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 6.7g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 8.6g | |
| Protein 17.5g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 10.8IU | 0% |
| Calcium 250.6mg | 0% |
| Iron 3.3mg | 0% |
| Potassium 460.1mg | 0% |
Source of Calories