Low Sodium Pesto Toast
Transform your mornings with Low Sodium Pesto Toast—a heart-healthy, flavor-packed take on a classic favorite. This recipe features a vibrant, homemade pesto made without added salt, blending fresh basil, roasted pine nuts, and almonds with zesty lemon juice and creamy olive oil. Perfectly toasted whole grain bread serves as the base, layered with the pesto, buttery avocado slices, and juicy cherry tomatoes for a satisfying bite in every mouthful. Ready in just 20 minutes, this nutrient-rich, low-sodium breakfast or snack is a wholesome way to start your day and a great option for those aiming to reduce their salt intake while keeping the flavor alive. Use keywords like "low sodium," "healthy breakfast" or "pesto toast recipes" to elevate your menu and delight your taste buds!
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Ingredients
- 2 cups fresh basil leaves
- 0.25 cups pine nuts
- 2 garlic cloves
- 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 0.25 cups unsalted almonds
- 0.25 cups extra-virgin olive oil
- 0.25 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper
- 4 slices whole grain bread
- 0.5 cups cherry tomatoes
- 1 avocado
Directions
Step 1
In a dry skillet, toast the pine nuts over medium heat for about 3-4 minutes, stirring often, until they begin to turn golden brown. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
Step 2
In a food processor or blender, combine the basil leaves, toasted pine nuts, garlic cloves, lemon juice, and unsalted almonds. Pulse until finely chopped.
Step 3
While the processor is running, slowly add the olive oil through the feed tube until the mixture is smooth and creamy. Scrape down the sides as needed.
Step 4
Add the black pepper to the pesto and pulse a few times to combine. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.
Step 5
Slice the cherry tomatoes in half and set aside.
Step 6
Peel and pit the avocado, then slice it thinly.
Step 7
Toast the slices of whole grain bread to your desired level of crispiness.
Step 8
Spread a generous tablespoon of low sodium pesto on each slice of toasted bread.
Step 9
Top with slices of avocado and cherry tomatoes.
Step 10
Serve immediately and enjoy your flavorful low sodium pesto toast.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (526.3g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 1522.4 |
| Total Fat 124.4g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 15.3g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 16.6g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 487.6mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 85.1g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 26.5g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 13.8g | |
| Protein 32.6g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 300.8mg | 0% |
| Iron 8.6mg | 0% |
| Potassium 1786.6mg | 0% |
Source of Calories