Pesto Tomato Toast

Transform your snack time or quick meal into a gourmet experience with this irresistible Pesto Tomato Toast recipe! Featuring crispy, golden sourdough bread as the base, each slice is slathered with vibrant basil pesto and topped with juicy, olive oil-tossed cherry tomatoes for a burst of fresh, tangy flavor. A sprinkle of Parmesan cheese adds a creamy, salty kick, while a garnish of fragrant basil leaves ties the flavors together beautifully. Ready in just 10 minutes, this easy and elegant recipe is perfect for breakfast, brunch, or even a light dinner. Whether you're hosting a get-together or enjoying a cozy meal solo, this quick and flavorful dish will become your go-to for sophisticated simplicity. Keywords: Pesto Tomato Toast, quick snack recipe, sourdough toast, basil pesto, cherry tomatoes.

Nutriscore Rating: 65/100

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Prep Time:5 mins

Cook Time:5 mins

Total Time:10 mins

Servings: 2

Ingredients

4 slices sourdough bread
4 tablespoons basil pesto
1 cup cherry tomatoes
1 teaspoon olive oil
2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese
4 leaves fresh basil leaves
0.25 teaspoon salt
0.25 teaspoon black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Heat a skillet or grill pan over medium-high heat.

Step 2

Lightly toast the sourdough bread slices in the skillet until golden brown, about 2 minutes on each side. Set aside.

Step 3

In a small bowl, toss the cherry tomatoes with olive oil, salt, and black pepper.

Step 4

Spread 1 tablespoon of basil pesto on each slice of toasted sourdough bread.

Step 5

Top each toast with the seasoned cherry tomatoes, distributing evenly.

Step 6

Sprinkle 1/2 tablespoon of grated Parmesan cheese onto each toast for a creamy, salty kick.

Step 7

Garnish with a fresh basil leaf on top of each toast for an aromatic finish.

Step 8

Serve immediately while warm and enjoy!

Portion size

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(461.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	955.2

Total Fat 45.3g	0%
Saturated Fat 8.8g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.3g
Cholesterol 43.5mg	0%
Sodium 2050.9mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 111.4g	0%
Dietary Fiber 6.1g	0%
Total Sugars 10.8g
Protein 31.4g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 411.7mg	0%
Iron 6.2mg	0%
Potassium 817.9mg	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: 41.6%

Protein: 12.8%

Carbs: 45.5%