Dairy-Free Pesto Toast
Elevate your breakfast or lunch with this vibrant and wholesome Dairy-Free Pesto Toast recipe that's both plant-based and flavor-packed. Crafted with fresh basil, creamy avocado, and juicy cherry tomatoes, this recipe features a luscious homemade pesto made without cheese—thanks to nutritional yeast for that delightful umami twist. Perfect for vegan and dairy-free diets, the recipe combines quick preparation with bold flavors, offering a delightful crunch from toasted hearty bread. Ready in just 20 minutes, this versatile dish is ideal for brunch gatherings or a quick weekday meal. Keyword-rich and delicious, Dairy-Free Pesto Toast is a nutritious choice that’s sure to impress!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups Fresh basil leaves
- 0.25 cups Pine nuts
- 2 Garlic cloves
- 0.25 cups Nutritional yeast
- 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
- 0.5 cups Extra-virgin olive oil
- 0.5 teaspoons Salt
- 0.25 teaspoons Black pepper
- 4 Slices of your choice of hearty bread
- 0.5 cups Cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 Avocado, sliced
Instructions
Begin by preheating your oven's broiler or a toaster to toast the bread slices.
In a food processor, combine the fresh basil leaves, pine nuts, garlic cloves, and nutritional yeast.
Pulse the mixture until it starts to come together, then add in the lemon juice.
With the processor running, slowly stream in the olive oil until the pesto is smooth and well combined.
Season the pesto with salt and black pepper to taste.
Toast the bread slices under the broiler or in a toaster until golden brown, around 3-5 minutes depending on your equipment.
Spread a generous amount of the dairy-free pesto over each piece of toasted bread.
Top the pesto toast with the halved cherry tomatoes and sliced avocado.
Serve immediately for the best texture and flavor.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1976 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 170.6 g | 219% | |
| Saturated Fat | 22.5 g | 112% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 11.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1884 mg | 82% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 99.4 g | 36% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 22.8 g | 81% | |
| Total Sugars | 12.3 g | ||
| Protein | 28.5 g | 57% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 296 mg | 23% | |
| Iron | 10.8 mg | 60% | |
| Potassium | 1556 mg | 33% | |
*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.
