Pesto Avocado Toast

Serve up this pesto avocado toast for brunch or breakfast! It can be as simple as using mashed avocado (or your favorite guacamole recipe) and jarred pesto!

It’s amazing the amount of flavor that a little pesto can add! It compliments avocado so well and is the perfect base for so many other toppings ideas! (See those below!)

Why you’ll love this pesto avocado toast

• So simple to make
• Requires just minutes to make
• Can use jarred pesto or homemade pesto
• Fresh flavors in every bite
• Loaded with delicious avocado and pesto flavor

Can you eat pesto on toast?

If you have never eaten pesto on toast, you need to stop what you are doing and get to it. This pesto breakfast idea is loaded with richness.

Fresh pesto out of the jar can pack a punch. You will find adding a slice of tomato on top of your toast, will help mellow out the pesto flavor.

How to Make Pesto Avocado Toast

1. First, toast your bread of choice. You can do this in the toaster, spread with butter and toast/fry in a skillet or however you prefer to toast it.

2. Next, in a small bowl, you’ll be mixing together the mashed avocado and pesto.

3. Mash half of avocado in a small bowl.

4. Add 1 tsp. of pesto (you can use jarred pesto or make a homemade pesto recipe).

5. Mix two ingredients until evenly combined.

6. Spread avocado mixture on to bread.

7. If desired, sprinkle grated parmesan cheese on top and enjoy!

Additional Topping Ideas:

Avocado and pesto are two items that go together perfectly and it is delicious alone. However, here are other ways to change up your avocado toast recipe.

• Add shredded cheese on top – parmesan, mozzarella, etc.
• Eggs are great – scrambled, fried, hard boiled.
• Top with fresh kale, basil or even spinach leaves
• Chia seeds
• Ground flaxseed
• Hot sauce
• Shredded parmesan cheese
• Bacon
• Sausage
• Chorizo
• Sriracha

Is green pesto good for you?

Pesto overall can be pretty healthy. You will find some pesto recipe, contains a lot of oil. Depending on ingredients and how much you use. You will find in moderation pesto is beneficial.