This Tomato Basil Pesto Toast is a flavorful and fresh dish perfect for breakfast, a snack, or even a light meal. Featuring toasted bread spread with vegan basil pesto and topped with juicy cherry tomato halves and fresh basil leaves, this combination is a delightful way to enjoy classic Italian flavors in a quick and easy dish.
Ingredients
Vegan Basil Pesto:
- 2 cups fresh basil leaves packed
- 1/3 cup pine nuts or walnuts
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1/4 cup nutritional yeast
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- Juice of 1 lemon
- Salt and pepper to taste
Toast:
- 4 slices whole-grain or sourdough bread
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
- Fresh basil leaves for garnish
- Optional: balsamic glaze for drizzling
Instructions
- Make the Vegan Basil Pesto: In a food processor, combine the fresh basil leaves, pine nuts or walnuts, garlic, and nutritional yeast.
- Pulse until the mixture is finely chopped.
- With the processor running, slowly drizzle in the olive oil until the pesto is smooth and well combined.
- Add the lemon juice, salt, and pepper to taste. Pulse a few more times to mix everything together.
- Toast the Bread: Toast the whole-grain or sourdough bread slices until they are golden and crisp.
- Assemble the Toast: Spread a generous layer of the vegan basil pesto on each slice of toasted bread.
- Top with the halved cherry tomatoes, arranging them evenly.
- Garnish and Serve: Garnish with fresh basil leaves.
Notes
Enjoy this delicious and vibrant Tomato Basil Pesto Toast, perfect for any time of day!
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