Vegan Pesto Toast
Brighten up your breakfast or snack time with this irresistible Vegan Pesto Toast recipe—an easy, plant-based delight that’s bursting with fresh flavors. Made with a creamy, herbaceous pesto featuring fragrant basil, pine nuts, and a touch of zesty lemon juice, this dairy-free twist on a classic is both wholesome and indulgent. Paired with crispy whole grain or sourdough toast and sweet, juicy cherry tomatoes, every bite strikes the perfect balance of crunch and creaminess. Ready in just 15 minutes, this quick recipe is perfect for busy mornings or a light lunch, offering a vibrant way to enjoy vegan comfort food. Plus, its customizable toppings make it a versatile favorite for any time of the day!
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Ingredients
- 2 cups Fresh basil leaves
- 0.5 cup Pine nuts
- 0.25 cup Nutritional yeast
- 2 Garlic cloves
- 0.5 cup Extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
- 4 Whole grain or sourdough bread slices
- 1 cup Cherry tomatoes
Directions
Step 1
Begin by preparing the pesto. In a food processor, combine the basil leaves, pine nuts, nutritional yeast, and garlic cloves.
Step 2
Pulse the ingredients a few times until they are coarsely chopped.
Step 3
With the processor running on a low speed, gradually add the olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper. Continue to blend until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
Step 4
Taste the pesto and adjust the seasoning with more salt, pepper, or lemon juice, if necessary.
Step 5
Slice and toast the bread in a toaster or on a skillet over medium-high heat until golden and crisp.
Step 6
While the bread is toasting, rinse, and halve the cherry tomatoes.
Step 7
Once the bread is toasted, spread a generous layer of pesto on each slice.
Step 8
Top the pesto with halved cherry tomatoes, arranging them attractively over the toast.
Step 9
Optionally, sprinkle additional chopped basil or a pinch of red pepper flakes for extra heat.
Step 10
Serve immediately while the toast is warm and the pesto is fresh.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (563.1g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 1976.5 |
| Total Fat 171.9g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 20.6g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 23.0g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 1878.5mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 94.0g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 16.8g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 15.1g | |
| Protein 30.8g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 294.3mg | 0% |
| Iron 10.9mg | 0% |
| Potassium 1306.1mg | 0% |
Source of Calories