Pesto Avocado Toast With Fresh Tomatoes

How to Make Pesto Avocado Toast

Friends, it might sound simple, but this avocado toast truly is next level deliciousness! It involves: First, let’s talk about the bread. We love a hearty, artisan sourdough, or for a gluten-free and vegan option, New Cascadia Farmhouse Sandwich Bread is the way to go. And we like toasting it twice for extra crispiness (anyone else?). When it comes to scoring the perfect avocados, we recommend buying them when they’re nearly ripe and preferably at the peak of the season (spring and summer). They should be soft to the touch, but don’t squeeze too hard, or you’ll get brown spots near the skin. We find it’s best to let avocados ripen at room temperature for a day or two and then transfer them to the fridge where they’ll stay fresh for another few days. Next up: the pesto. Inspired by our Easy Vegan Pesto, this slightly modified, nut-free version keeps just the essentials but is somehow even better. We tested putting the pesto both directly on the bread and on top of the avocado. Because it can make the bread soggy, we prefer having the layer of avocado between the bread and the pesto (avocado to the rescue)! We finish it off with tomato for a fresh, tangy, natural sweetness that is pure magic with the richness of the avocado. A pinch of sea salt draws out even more flavor from the tomato. And a pinch of red pepper flakes adds a gentle heat that sends this avocado toast into “want to eat it every day” land. You really must give this one a try, friends! We hope you LOVE this avocado toast! It’s:CrunchyZestyHerbyCreamyQuick & easy& SO perfect for summer! Make the pesto at the beginning of the week to enjoy effortless and flavorful avocado toast all week long! It’s perfect for breakfast, a snack, or lunch alongside a fresh green salad and/or soup (Romesco Soup with Smashed Chickpeas or Creamy Asparagus and Pea Soup are our recommendations).