Avocado Pesto Sourdough Toast (Print View)

Creamy avocado pesto spread on toasted sourdough, topped with cherry tomatoes and fresh microgreens.

# 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 or walnuts
06 - 1 small garlic clove
07 - 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
08 - 2 tablespoons 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

# Method:

01 - Brush both sides of sourdough slices with olive oil. Toast in a skillet or toaster until golden and crisp, approximately 3-4 minutes.
02 - In a food processor, combine avocado, basil, pine nuts, garlic, Parmesan, lemon juice, and olive oil. Blend until smooth consistency. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
03 - Spread a generous layer of avocado pesto evenly over each toasted sourdough slice.
04 - Top each slice with halved cherry tomatoes and a handful of fresh microgreens.
05 - Finish with flaky sea salt and freshly ground black pepper. Serve immediately.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It comes together in 20 minutes, which means you can make something genuinely nourishing on even rushed mornings.
  • The avocado pesto is rich enough to feel luxurious but light enough that you won't need a nap afterward.
  • It's surprisingly filling despite being vegetarian, thanks to the healthy fats and fiber that keep you satisfied.
02 -
  • Don't make the pesto too far ahead or the avocado will oxidize and turn an unappetizing brown no matter how much lemon you used.
  • If your sourdough is dense and heavy, it won't hold up to the wet toppings; look for a loaf with an open crumb structure.
03 -
  • If you're meal prepping, toast the bread the night before and store it in an airtight container; the crust stays crisp and you can assemble in seconds.
  • For a protein boost without weighing things down, crack a soft-poached egg on top instead of the microgreens, or do both if you're feeling generous.
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