Pesto Toast

Brighten up your day with Pesto Toast, a quick and flavorful recipe that combines the vibrant taste of homemade basil pesto with fresh, wholesome toppings. Perfect for breakfast, lunch, or a light snack, this dish features golden-toasted bread layered with creamy avocado, juicy cherry tomatoes, and slices of fresh mozzarella, all finished with a drizzle of tangy balsamic glaze. The pesto, made from scratch with aromatic basil, Parmesan, pine nuts, garlic, and lemon juice, delivers a burst of fresh, herbaceous flavor in every bite. Ready in just 20 minutes, this easy yet gourmet recipe is a perfect way to elevate your toast game while packing in nutritious ingredients. Whether you’re hosting brunch or treating yourself, Pesto Toast is a delightful, crowd-pleasing recipe you'll make again and again.

Nutriscore Rating: 59/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:5 mins

Total Time:20 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 cups fresh basil leaves
• 0.5 cups parmesan cheese
• 0.25 cups pine nuts
• 2 large garlic cloves
• 0.5 cups extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 4 pieces bread slices
• 0.5 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1 medium avocado, sliced
• 4 pieces fresh mozzarella, sliced
• 1 tablespoon balsamic glaze

Directions

Step 1

Start by making the pesto: in a food processor, combine fresh basil leaves, grated Parmesan cheese, pine nuts, and garlic cloves. Pulse until finely chopped.

Step 2

With the processor running, gradually add the extra-virgin olive oil in a steady stream until the mixture is smooth and creamy.

Step 3

Stir in lemon juice and season with salt and ground black pepper to taste. Set aside.

Step 4

Toast the bread slices in a toaster or by placing them in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for about 5 minutes or until golden brown.

Step 5

Once the bread slices are toasted, spread a generous amount of pesto over each slice.

Step 6

Top each pesto-covered toast with halved cherry tomatoes, sliced avocado, and fresh mozzarella slices.

Step 7

Drizzle a little balsamic glaze over the top for added flavor.

Step 8

Serve immediately while the toast is crisp and enjoy your vibrant, flavorful pesto toast!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(730.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2438.5

Total Fat 206.6g	0%
Saturated Fat 47.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 11.5g
Cholesterol 132.5mg	0%
Sodium 2781.6mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 99.0g	0%
Dietary Fiber 17.8g	0%
Total Sugars 25.0g
Protein 62.0g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 1281.2mg	0%
Iron 9.4mg	0%
Potassium 1555.7mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 74.3%

Protein: 9.9%

Carbs: 15.8%