Goat’s Cheese & Tenderstem Broccoli Walnut Pesto Toast
A delightful toast featuring creamy goat’s cheese, vibrant Tenderstem broccoli, and rich walnut pesto, ideal for brunch or a relaxing dinner.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 2-4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 slices of bread
- 100g goat’s cheese
- 200g Tenderstem broccoli
- 50g walnuts
- 50g fresh basil
- 2 cloves garlic
- 50g Parmesan cheese
- 60ml olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F).
- Bring a pot of salted water to a boil, then blanch the Tenderstem broccoli for 2-3 minutes until tender yet vibrant green. Drain and cool under cold running water.
- In a food processor, combine walnuts, fresh basil, garlic, Parmesan, and olive oil. Blend until smooth. Season with salt and pepper.
- Toast the slices of bread until golden and crispy.
- Spread a generous layer of walnut pesto over each piece of toasted bread. Crumble goat’s cheese on top, and layer the blanched Tenderstem broccoli over the cheese.
- Place the assembled toast on a baking sheet and bake for 5-7 minutes until the cheese warms through.
- Serve warm and enjoy!
Notes
For a kick of spice, add chili flakes to the pesto. Use gluten-free bread for a gluten-free option.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 30mg