Paleo Pesto Toast
Elevate your breakfast or snack game with this vibrant and nutritious Paleo Pesto Toast! Perfect for those following a grain-free or paleo diet, this recipe features toasted slices of grain-free bread slathered with a rich, homemade basil pesto made with raw pine nuts, garlic, nutritional yeast, and a hint of fresh lemon. Each slice is then topped with creamy mashed avocado and juicy cherry tomatoes for a delicious blend of flavors and textures. Ready in just 20 minutes, this quick and easy recipe is packed with healthy fats and bold, fresh ingredients. Whether you're meal-prepping or craving a satisfying, wholesome bite, this paleo-friendly toast is a must-try!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 slices grain-free bread
- 1 cup fresh basil leaves
- 0.25 cup raw pine nuts
- 2 garlic cloves
- 0.25 cup nutritional yeast
- 0.5 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 0.5 teaspoon sea salt
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes
- 1 avocado
Instructions
Start by preparing the pesto. In a food processor, combine the fresh basil leaves, raw pine nuts, peeled garlic cloves, nutritional yeast, sea salt, and lemon juice.
Pulse a few times until the mixture starts to combine and break down.
As the processor is running, slowly add the olive oil in a steady stream, processing until the pesto becomes a smooth paste. You may need to scrape down the sides of the bowl a couple of times during processing.
Taste the pesto and adjust seasoning with more salt or more lemon juice if needed. Once done, set aside.
Slice the cherry tomatoes in half and set aside. Halve the avocado, remove the pit, and scoop the flesh into a bowl. Mash the avocado to your preferred consistency.
Toast the grain-free bread slices in a toaster or on a skillet until golden brown.
Once the bread is toasted, spread a generous amount of the freshly made pesto on each slice.
Top each slice with a layer of mashed avocado, followed by a few halved cherry tomatoes.
Serve the Paleo Pesto Toast immediately while the bread is still warm and crisp.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
983 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 87.6 g | 112% | |
| Saturated Fat | 11.8 g | 59% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 751 mg | 33% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 39.3 g | 14% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 14.6 g | 52% | |
| Total Sugars | 5.4 g | ||
| Protein | 19.0 g | 38% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 103 mg | 8% | |
| Iron | 4.7 mg | 26% | |
| Potassium | 1066 mg | 23% | |
*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.
