High Protein Pesto Toast
Elevate your breakfast or snack time with this High Protein Pesto Toast, a vibrant and nutritious dish that combines wholesome ingredients with incredible flavor. Featuring a hearty base of toasted whole grain bread, this recipe layers creamy mashed avocado, a rich homemade basil pesto, and protein-packed eggs—poached, scrambled, or fried to your liking. The addition of cherry tomatoes brings a burst of freshness, while walnuts in the pesto provide a satisfying crunch. Ready in just 25 minutes, this delicious meal is perfect for busy mornings or a light lunch, delivering a balance of healthy fats, protein, and bold flavors. Whether you're a pesto enthusiast or looking for a healthy toast upgrade, this recipe is sure to become a favorite!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 slices Whole grain bread
- 1 cup Fresh basil leaves
- 0.25 cup Parmesan cheese
- 0.25 cup Walnuts
- 1 clove Garlic clove
- 0.25 cup Olive oil
- 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 1 Avocado
- 2 pieces Eggs
- 4 pieces Cherry tomatoes
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
Begin by preparing the pesto. In a food processor, combine the basil leaves, Parmesan cheese, walnuts, garlic clove, olive oil, lemon juice, and salt. Pulse until smooth and set aside.
Toast the slices of whole grain bread in a toaster or on a grill pan until golden brown.
While the bread is toasting, prepare the eggs. You can either poach, scramble, or fry them depending on your preference. For poaching, bring a pot of water to a gentle simmer, add a splash of vinegar, and gently crack the eggs into the water. Cook for about 3-4 minutes.
Slice the avocado in half, remove the pit, and scoop the flesh into a bowl. Mash it with a fork and season with a pinch of salt and black pepper.
Slice the cherry tomatoes in halves or quarters.
Once the toast is ready, spoon a generous amount of pesto onto each slice. Top with the mashed avocado, followed by the prepared eggs.
Garnish the toasts with sliced cherry tomatoes and freshly ground black pepper to taste. Serve immediately and enjoy your high-protein pesto toast!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1373 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 117.2 g | 150% | |
| Saturated Fat | 21.9 g | 110% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 23.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 394 mg | 131% | |
| Sodium | 1145 mg | 50% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 50.9 g | 19% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 18.3 g | 65% | |
| Total Sugars | 8.2 g | ||
| Protein | 37.9 g | 76% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.1 mcg | 10% | |
| Calcium | 433 mg | 33% | |
| Iron | 6.5 mg | 36% | |
| Potassium | 1400 mg | 30% | |
*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.
