Avocado Pesto Sourdough Toast (Print)

Toasted sourdough with creamy avocado pesto, cherry tomatoes, and crisp microgreens offers fresh, vibrant flavors.

# Components:

→ 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
13 - Flaky sea salt to finish
14 - Freshly ground black pepper to finish

# Directions:

01 - Brush both sides of sourdough slices with olive oil and toast in a skillet or toaster until golden and crisp, approximately 3 to 5 minutes.
02 - Combine avocado, basil, pine nuts, garlic clove, Parmesan cheese, lemon juice, and extra-virgin olive oil in a food processor. Blend until smooth and season with salt and pepper to taste.
03 - Spread a generous layer of avocado pesto evenly over each toasted sourdough slice.
04 - Distribute halved cherry tomatoes and microgreens over the pesto-covered toast.
05 - Garnish with flaky sea salt and freshly ground black pepper. Serve immediately.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It is incredibly easy to prepare, taking only 20 minutes from start to finish.
  • The combination of textures—from the crunchy toast to the silky avocado pesto—is deeply satisfying.
  • It is packed with wholesome ingredients like fresh basil, lemon, and nutrient-dense microgreens.
02 -
  • Serve immediately after assembly to maintain the crispness of the toasted sourdough.
  • Use flaky sea salt for the finishing touch; it provides a better texture and burst of flavor than standard table salt.
  • If you don't have pine nuts, walnuts or almonds are excellent crunchy alternatives for the pesto.
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