Ingredients for Toasted Pesto Rounds
- 2 cups packed fresh basil leaves
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cloves minced garlic
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 8 slices French bread
- 1/4 cup sliced cherry tomatoes
- Green Onion
- freshly ground black pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon thinly sliced red onion
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How to Make Toasted Pesto Rounds
- Preheat your broiler to high.
- In a medium bowl, combine 2 cups packed fresh basil leaves, 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese, 2 cloves minced garlic, and 1/4 cup mayonnaise. Mix well to form a pesto.
- Arrange 8 slices of your favorite bread (baguette or ciabatta work well) in a single layer on a nonstick baking sheet.
- Broil for 30-40 seconds, watching carefully, until the bread is lightly toasted on one side.
- Flip the bread slices and spread each evenly with the basil pesto mixture.
- Broil for another 1-2 minutes, or until the pesto is lightly browned and the bread is crispy.
- Top each round evenly with 1/4 cup sliced cherry tomatoes and 1 tablespoon thinly sliced red onion. Season with freshly ground black pepper to taste.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
18 g
Sugar
1g
Fat
4g
Carbs
11g
