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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.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Course Breakfast, Brunch, Snack
Cuisine Italian
Servings 4
Calories 300 kcal

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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