Pesto Avocado on Toast
This pesto avocado on toast is the ultimate avocado on toast. The pine nut pesto adds such a delicious flavour to the creamy mashed avocado. We love to top this with a sprinkle of chilli flakes and a crack of black pepper.
- Prep time
- 5 min
- Cook time
- 15 min
- Yield
- 2 servings
- Difficulty
- MEDIUM
Ingredients
Quantities are shown as originally provided.
- 4 medium slices bread
- 1 large avocado
- 1 clove garlic
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 fl oz water
- 1.8 oz pine nuts
- 1 oz basil
- 1 lemon
- pinch of sea salt
Instructions
- 1
Place the garlic, olive oil, water, pine nuts, basil, lemon juice and a large pinch of salt into a blender or food processor. Blend until the mixture comes together but is still a little chunky.
- 2
Place the avocado flesh into a bowl and mash with a fork.
- 3
Once the mixture has broken down, mix through 1-2 tablespoons of the pesto (or as much as you like best). Spoon any leftover pesto into a sealable container and store in the fridge for up to a week.
- 4
Once ready to serve, toast the bread.
- 5
Spoon the avocado mixture on top of the bread and spread out using a spoon. Top with some black pepper and enjoy.