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Bruschetta with Herb Pesto
A great snack or appetizer using your favorite herbs! You can even use the leftover pesto to top many of your other favorite savory dishes.
Prep Time
15
mins
Total Time
15
mins
Course:
Appetizer, Side Dish, Snack
Cuisine:
Italian Inspired
Keyword:
Bruschetta with Herb Pesto, bruschetta with pesto, Homemade pesto
Equipment
blender OR food processor
Ingredients
2
cups
herbs (basil, parsley, cilantro, chives, green onions)**
2
cloves
garlic
about 2 teaspoons minced
1/4
cup
walnuts
1/2
cup
olive oil
1/2
cup
grated parmesan cheese
1/4
teaspoon
salt
1
baguette
2
med-large
tomatoes
diced
salt/pepper
Instructions
In a food processor or blender add herbs, walnuts, garlic, olive oil, parmesan cheese and salt. Process/blend until combined and creamy.
Slice baguette into 1/2 inch slices. Toast in a toaster oven or toaster until golden brown.
Top each baguette slice with 1-2 tablespoons of herb pesto, 1 tablespoons of diced tomatoes and sprinkle the top with salt and pepper.
Notes
*Try using a combination of herbs ( I used 1 cup basil, 1 cup parsley)
** Other Nut/seed options: cashews, pecans, pine nuts, hemp seeds