Purple Pesto Tomato Toast Recipe

pine nuts

🥗Healthier: walnuts

💰Cheaper: sunflower seeds

Walnuts are lower in calories and provide a similar texture.

parmesan cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: grated pecorino

Nutritional yeast is dairy-free and adds a cheesy flavor.

Toast sourdough bread until golden brown.

In a food processor, combine purple basil, pine nuts, parmesan cheese, garlic, and olive oil.

Blend until smooth, scraping down the sides as needed.

Season pesto with salt and black pepper to taste.

Spread a generous layer of purple pesto on each slice of toasted bread.

Halve cherry tomatoes and arrange on top of the pesto.

Drizzle with balsamic glaze for added flavor.

Serve immediately as a vibrant appetizer or snack.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

Spice Level:

Allergens