Low Fat Pesto Toast
Elevate your breakfast or snack game with this delightful Low Fat Pesto Toast, a flavorful twist on the classic pesto recipe. This guilt-free dish combines nutrient-rich whole grain bread with a creamy, low-fat pesto made from fresh basil, baby spinach, Greek yogurt, and a hint of Parmesan for a lighter yet indulgent spread. Topped with vibrant cherry tomatoes and baked until golden perfection, this recipe is both wholesome and satisfying, packed with protein, fiber, and bold Mediterranean flavors. Ready in just 15 minutes, it’s perfect for busy mornings or a quick afternoon pick-me-up. Whether served solo or paired with a salad, this low-fat pesto toast is a deliciously simple way to enjoy gourmet flavor at home!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 slices Whole grain bread
- 1 cup Fresh basil leaves
- 0.5 cup Baby spinach leaves
- 1 large Garlic clove
- 2 tablespoons Low-fat Greek yogurt
- 1 tablespoon Pine nuts
- 1 teaspoon Lemon juice
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 0.125 teaspoon Black pepper
- 2 tablespoons Grated Parmesan cheese
- 4 halved Cherry tomatoes
- Olive oil spray
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) or set your toaster oven to the toast setting.
Place the whole grain bread slices on a baking sheet. Lightly spray each slice with olive oil spray.
Toast the bread in the oven for about 5 minutes or until golden brown. Keep an eye on it to prevent burning.
In a food processor or blender, combine fresh basil leaves, baby spinach leaves, garlic, low-fat Greek yogurt, pine nuts, lemon juice, salt, black pepper, and Parmesan cheese.
Blend the mixture until smooth, scraping down the sides as necessary.
Once the bread is toasted, remove it from the oven and let it cool for a minute.
Spread a generous layer of the low-fat pesto on each slice of toast.
Top the pesto with halved cherry tomatoes, pressing them slightly into the pesto.
Serve immediately and enjoy your delicious and nutritious low-fat pesto toast!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
318 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 12.7 g | 16% | |
| Saturated Fat | 3.4 g | 17% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 14 mg | 5% | |
| Sodium | 1016 mg | 44% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 36.0 g | 13% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.7 g | 24% | |
| Total Sugars | 8.6 g | ||
| Protein | 17.5 g | 35% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.3 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 251 mg | 19% | |
| Iron | 3.3 mg | 18% | |
| Potassium | 460 mg | 10% | |
*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.
