Caprese Toast

This open-faced caprese toast brings together luscious homemade vegan ricotta, zesty pesto, juicy cherry tomatoes, and a tangy drizzle of balsamic glaze—all layered atop toasted baguette slices. Often overlooked as an appetizer, this vegan caprese toast is perfect for a healthy, grab-and-go breakfast with abundant plant protein and fresh, seasonal produce. Crazy easy preparation and a colourful visual appeal make it one of the best summer snacks you can enjoy without heating up your kitchen.

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Prep Time 15

Total Time 15

Course Appetizer, Snack

Servings servings

Calories 416.5 kcal

Ingredients

Vegan Ricotta

1 block of tofu
½ cup of cashews
Juice of 2 lemons
1 tbsp olive oil
1 clove garlic
1 tsp of salt
½ tsp Italian seasonings

For the Toast

6 slices of Baguette
6 tbsp Vegan Pesto
10 Cherry Tomatoes
Fresh Chopped Basil
Balsamic glaze

Instructions

First, make your vegan ricotta by blending all ingredients in a high-speed blender. Adjust salt and lemon to taste.
Place the ricotta in a piping or Ziplock bag and cut off the corner.
Toast your Baguette and spread it with vegan pesto. Pipe or spread the vegan ricotta over the toasted Baguette.
Top with halved cherry tomatoes, fresh basil, and balsamic glaze and enjoy!

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 416.5kcalCarbohydrates: 43.1gProtein: 17.3gFat: 21.4gSaturated Fat: 3.2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3.03gMonounsaturated Fat: 4.93gSodium: 945.2mgPotassium: 231.7mgFiber: 2.4gSugar: 2.4gVitamin A: 8.05IUVitamin C: 9.82mgCalcium: 224.2mgIron: 4.7mg

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