The dish exhibits a golden brown thick slice of warm multi-grain bread, generously topped with lush green peppery arugula pesto. A sprig of fresh arugula and a sprinkle of red chili flakes adds depth and contrast to this ⠀seasonal beauty.

Arugula Pesto Slathered Toast

Name: Arugula Pesto Slathered Toast
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 2
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: fresh arugula, 1 cup wash and drain; garlic cloves, 2 crushed; pine nuts, 1/4 cup lightly toasted; extra-virgin olive oil, 1/3 cup; grated Parmesan cheese, 1/4 cup; multi-grain bread, 4 slices; Sea salt, to taste; Freshly ground black pepper, to taste; Red chili flakes, optional for garnish; arugula leaves, extra for garnish

Category Brunch

Prep 15 minutes

Cook 5 minutes

Style American

Technique Toasting

Diet Friendly Vegetarian

Daily Recipe: May 05, 2024

This recipe is a fresh take on an American classic. It features a vibrant arugula pesto, generously spread across warm multi-grain bread for a heartwarming dish. The tender, buttery and slightly spicy arugula adds a pop of spring green colour and earthy flavor.

Ingredients (for 2)

Fresh arugula - 1 cup - wash and drain
Garlic cloves - 2 - crushed
Pine nuts - 1/4 cup - lightly toasted
Extra-virgin olive oil - 1/3 cup
Grated parmesan cheese - 1/4 cup
Multi-grain bread - 4 slices
Sea salt - to taste
Freshly ground black pepper - to taste
Red chili flakes - optional for garnish
Arugula leaves - extra for garnish

Preparation

Step 1 - 🥬🧄🥜

In a food processor, combine arugula, crushed garlic, and lightly toasted pine nuts. Grind until coarsely ground.
Step 2 - 🌿🛢️🔄

While the food processor is running, slowly pour in olive oil until well combined.
Step 3 - 🥣🧀🧂

Transfer the pesto into a bowl, stir in the grated Parmesan cheese, season with sea salt and black pepper.
Step 4 - 🍞🔥😋

Toast multi-grain bread slices until warm and crispy.
Step 5 - 🍃🥖🖌️

Spread the arugula pesto generously across each slice of the toasted bread.
Step 6 - 🌱🌶️👌

Garnish with fresh arugula leaves and a sprinkle of red chili flakes.

Additional

Feel free to experiment with this recipe by swapping the pine nuts with walnuts or almonds. You can also add juicy, slow roasted tomatoes. This dish pairs well with a creamy soup or a crisp, light salad for a complete meal. Little helpers can assist with washing the arugula and assembling the dish.