Avocado Pesto Sourdough Toast (Printable version)

Creamy avocado pesto topped with cherry tomatoes and microgreens on toasted sourdough bread.

# What you need:

→ Sourdough Toast

01 - 2 large slices sourdough bread
02 - 1 tablespoon olive oil

→ Avocado Pesto

03 - 1 ripe avocado
04 - 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves
05 - 2 tablespoons pine nuts
06 - 1 small garlic clove
07 - 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
08 - 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
09 - 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
10 - Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

→ Toppings

11 - 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
12 - 1/2 cup microgreens such as radish, arugula, or sunflower
13 - Flaky sea salt to finish
14 - Freshly ground black pepper to finish

# How to Make It:

01 - Brush both sides of sourdough slices with olive oil and toast in a skillet or toaster until golden and crisp.
02 - Combine avocado, basil, pine nuts, garlic, Parmesan, lemon juice, and olive oil in a food processor. Blend until smooth and season with salt and pepper to taste.
03 - Apply a generous layer of avocado pesto over each toasted sourdough slice.
04 - Top each slice with halved cherry tomatoes and a handful of fresh microgreens.
05 - Season with flaky sea salt and freshly ground black pepper, then serve immediately.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Quick and easy - ready in just 20 minutes
  • Perfect balance of creamy, crunchy, and fresh textures
  • Nutrient-dense breakfast that will keep you energized all morning
  • Versatile recipe that can be customized to your preferences
  • Restaurant-worthy presentation with minimal effort
02 -
  • Toast the pine nuts before blending for a deeper, nuttier flavor
  • Reserve some whole basil leaves for garnish to add visual appeal
  • Rub a cut garlic clove over the toasted bread for an extra layer of flavor
  • If avocados aren't perfectly ripe, add a tablespoon of Greek yogurt to the pesto for creaminess
  • For meal prep, store the pesto separately with plastic wrap pressed directly onto its surface to prevent browning
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