Heart-Healthy Pesto Toast
Transform your breakfast or brunch with this vibrant and delicious Heart-Healthy Pesto Toast! Made with wholesome ingredients like whole grain bread, creamy avocado, and a nutrient-packed basil-spinach pesto, this recipe is a flavorful and nourishing way to start your day. The homemade pesto blends fresh basil, baby spinach, heart-healthy olive oil, and walnuts, creating a smooth, zesty spread complemented by a hint of lemon and a cheesy touch from nutritional yeast. Topped with juicy cherry tomatoes, a sprinkle of red pepper flakes, and the perfect balance of black pepper, this toast is not only beautiful but also brimming with vitamins, healthy fats, and antioxidants. Ready in just 20 minutes, this quick, vegan-friendly recipe is ideal for busy mornings or as a light, satisfying lunch. Enjoy it warm and savor every bite of this guilt-free indulgence!
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Recipe Information
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
Instructions
Toast the whole grain bread slices in a toaster or oven until they are golden brown and crisp.
In a food processor, combine basil leaves, baby spinach, olive oil, lemon juice, walnuts, garlic, nutritional yeast, and salt.
Blend the mixture until smooth, scraping down the sides as necessary.
Slice the avocado in half, remove the pit, and scoop the flesh into a bowl. Mash it slightly with a fork.
Spread a generous amount of the heart-healthy pesto onto each slice of toasted bread.
Layer the mashed avocado on top of the pesto.
Cut the cherry tomatoes in half and distribute them evenly on each toast.
Sprinkle red pepper flakes and black pepper on top for added flavor.
Serve immediately while the toast is still warm and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1780 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 141.7 g | 182% | |
| Saturated Fat | 17.1 g | 86% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 65.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2888 mg | 126% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 101.4 g | 37% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 36.8 g | 131% | |
| Total Sugars | 16.4 g | ||
| Protein | 48.4 g | 97% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 375 mg | 29% | |
| Iron | 11.6 mg | 64% | |
| Potassium | 2491 mg | 53% | |
*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.
