Heart-Healthy Pesto Toast
Elevate your breakfast or snack game with this vibrant and flavorful Heart-Healthy Pesto Toast! Crafted with nutrient-packed ingredients like fresh basil, baby spinach, walnuts, and olive oil, the homemade pesto delivers a creamy, dairy-free twist thanks to nutritional yeast. Topped with luscious mashed avocado, juicy cherry tomatoes, and a touch of red pepper flakes, this toast is loaded with heart-friendly fats and antioxidants. Built on a foundation of crispy whole grain bread, it's a quick and wholesome recipe ready in just 20 minutes, perfect for busy mornings or a light lunch. Bursting with plant-based goodness, this pesto toast combines flavor, nutrition, and simplicity in every bite!
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Ingredients
- 4 slices Whole grain bread
- 2 cups Fresh basil leaves
- 1 cup Baby spinach
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
- 1 1/4 cup Walnuts
- 1 clove Garlic
- 2 tablespoons Nutritional yeast
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 1 large Avocado
- 8 pieces Cherry tomatoes
- 0.5 teaspoon Red pepper flakes
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
Directions
Step 1
Toast the whole grain bread slices in a toaster or oven until they are golden brown and crisp.
Step 2
In a food processor, combine basil leaves, baby spinach, olive oil, lemon juice, walnuts, garlic, nutritional yeast, and salt.
Step 3
Blend the mixture until smooth, scraping down the sides as necessary.
Step 4
Slice the avocado in half, remove the pit, and scoop the flesh into a bowl. Mash it slightly with a fork.
Step 5
Spread a generous amount of the heart-healthy pesto onto each slice of toasted bread.
Step 6
Layer the mashed avocado on top of the pesto.
Step 7
Cut the cherry tomatoes in half and distribute them evenly on each toast.
Step 8
Sprinkle red pepper flakes and black pepper on top for added flavor.
Step 9
Serve immediately while the toast is still warm and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | 693.7 grams (693.7g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 1780 |
| Total Fat 141.70g | 182% |
| Saturated Fat 17.10g | 86% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 65.20g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 2888mg | 126% |
| Total Carbohydrate 101.40g | 37% |
| Dietary Fiber 36.80g | 131% |
| Total Sugars 16.40g | |
| Protein 48.40g | 97% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 375mg | 29% |
| Iron 12mg | 64% |
| Potassium 2491mg | 53% |
Source of Calories