Avocado Pesto Burrata Toast
Indulge in the creamy goodness of Avocado Pesto Burrata Toast, where fresh avocados meet rich burrata and vibrant pesto atop toasted sourdough. This dish is not only a feast for the eyes but also a quick and easy option for brunch or dinner that guarantees to impress. Perfectly seasoned with cherry tomatoes and a drizzle of olive oil, each bite is a harmonious blend of flavors that will leave you craving more.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Brunch
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ripe avocados
- 8 oz fresh burrata cheese
- 1 cup pesto sauce (homemade or store-bought)
- 4 slices sourdough bread
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Slice the sourdough bread thickly and arrange it on a baking sheet. Toast until golden brown for about 10 minutes.
- In a food processor, blend ripe avocados with pesto sauce until smooth. Add lemon juice if desired.
- Remove the toasted bread from the oven and let cool slightly. Add generous dollops of burrata cheese on top.
- Spread the avocado pesto evenly over each slice, ensuring full coverage.
- Garnish with halved cherry tomatoes and season with salt and pepper.
- Drizzle extra virgin olive oil over everything before serving warm.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (130g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 310mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: For added flavor, consider swapping basil with arugula in your pesto. Feel free to add a sprinkle of red pepper flakes for an extra kick.