Hello, I’m Jenny! Today, I’m excited to share a unique and flavorful recipe: Pumpkin Seed Pesto on Avocado Toast. This dish combines the creamy texture of avocado with the nutty, rich taste of pumpkin seed pesto, creating a delightful and nutritious breakfast or snack. It’s not only delicious but also packed with healthy fats and nutrients.
I love enjoying this toast in the morning with a cup of coffee. It’s a refreshing and energizing start to my day. The pumpkin seed pesto adds a gourmet twist to the classic avocado toast, making it a family favorite in our household.
Number of servings: 4
Prep time: 10 minutes
Cooking time: 0 minutes
Total time: 10 minutes
Cuisine: Vegan
Ingredients
- 4 slices of whole grain bread
- 2 ripe avocados
- 1 cup raw pumpkin seeds
- 2 cups fresh basil leaves
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic
- 2 tablespoons nutritional yeast
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- Cherry tomatoes for garnish (optional)
Equipment/Utensils
- Blender or food processor
- Knife
- Cutting board
- Toaster
Preparation Steps
- Prepare the Pumpkin Seed Pesto:
- In a blender or food processor, combine 1 cup raw pumpkin seeds, 2 cups fresh basil leaves, 2 cloves garlic, 1/2 cup olive oil, 2 tablespoons nutritional yeast, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper.
- Blend until smooth, scraping down the sides as needed.
- Toast the Bread:
- Toast 4 slices of whole grain bread to your desired level of crispiness.
- Prepare the Avocado:
- While the bread is toasting, cut 2 ripe avocados in half, remove the pits, and scoop the flesh into a bowl.
- Mash the avocado with a fork until smooth and creamy.
- Assemble the Toast:
- Spread a generous layer of mashed avocado on each slice of toasted bread.
- Top each slice with a spoonful of pumpkin seed pesto.
- Garnish and Serve:
- If desired, garnish with cherry tomatoes.
- Serve immediately and enjoy!
Nutritional Information (per serving)
- Calories: 450
- Total Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 11g
- Protein: 9g
Vitamins and Minerals (per serving)
- Vitamin A: 15% of the Daily Value (DV)
- Vitamin C: 20% of the DV
- Calcium: 6% of the DV
- Iron: 15% of the DV
- Magnesium: 25% of the DV
This Pumpkin Seed Pesto on Avocado Toast is a delicious and nutritious way to elevate your breakfast or snack time. The combination of creamy avocado and savory pumpkin seed pesto is sure to delight your taste buds. Give it a try and enjoy a gourmet twist on your favorite avocado toast!
Pumpkin Seed Pesto on Avocado Toast
Ingredients
- 4 slices of whole grain bread
- 2 ripe avocados
- 1 cup raw pumpkin seeds
- 2 cups fresh basil leaves
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic
- 2 tablespoons nutritional yeast
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- Cherry tomatoes for garnish optional
Instructions
Prepare the Pumpkin Seed Pesto:
- In a blender or food processor, combine 1 cup raw pumpkin seeds, 2 cups fresh basil leaves, 2 cloves garlic, 1/2 cup olive oil, 2 tablespoons nutritional yeast, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper.
- Blend until smooth, scraping down the sides as needed.
Toast the Bread:
- Toast 4 slices of whole grain bread to your desired level of crispiness.
Prepare the Avocado:
- While the bread is toasting, cut 2 ripe avocados in half, remove the pits, and scoop the flesh into a bowl.
- Mash the avocado with a fork until smooth and creamy.
Assemble the Toast:
- Spread a generous layer of mashed avocado on each slice of toasted bread.
- Top each slice with a spoonful of pumpkin seed pesto.
Garnish and Serve:
- If desired, garnish with cherry tomatoes.
- Serve immediately and enjoy!
Notes
Nutritional Information (per serving)
- Calories: 450
- Total Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 11g
- Protein: 9g
Vitamins and Minerals (per serving)
- Vitamin A: 15% of the Daily Value (DV)
- Vitamin C: 20% of the DV
- Calcium: 6% of the DV
- Iron: 15% of the DV
- Magnesium: 25% of the DV
