Avocado Pesto Sourdough Toast (Print View)

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

# What You’ll 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 or walnuts
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

# Directions:

01 - Brush both sides of the 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 extra-virgin olive oil. Blend until smooth and creamy. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
03 - Spread a generous layer of avocado pesto over each toasted sourdough slice, distributing evenly to the edges.
04 - Top each slice with halved cherry tomatoes and a handful of fresh microgreens, arranging artfully.
05 - Sprinkle with flaky sea salt and freshly ground black pepper. Serve immediately while bread is still warm and crisp.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It comes together in under 20 minutes, which means you can actually make it on a weekday without stress.
  • The avocado pesto is silky and bright without feeling heavy, so you won't feel sluggish after eating.
  • Every bite has a different texture—creamy, crunchy, peppery—that keeps things interesting.
02 -
  • Don't make the pesto too far in advance—the basil will darken and the avocado will brown, so assemble this just before you want to eat it.
  • If your avocado is slightly under-ripe, it'll still blend into the pesto beautifully, and the lemon juice will help with that too.
03 -
  • If your avocado is perfectly ripe but you're worried about browning, add the lemon juice immediately after you cut it open and toss it around—it's not just flavor, it's insurance.
  • Keep your microgreens in their container with the plastic dome until the last second; they'll stay fresher and crispier that way.
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