Olive Pesto & Burrata Toast

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ingredients

Olive Pesto

  • 1 cup fresh basil leaves
  • 1 cup pitted green olives
  • 2 tablespoons toasted walnuts
  • 1/3 cup grated parmesan
  • 2-3 garlic cloves
  • Salt, to taste
  • 1/4 cup olive oil

ingredients

For the Toast

  • 1 slice sourdough bread
  • 1-2 tablespoons olive pesto
  • 1 ball burrata cheese
  • Fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish
  • 1 tablespoon chili oil
  • Pinch of salt
  • Pinch of chili flakes

Method

Pesto

  • Step 1

    In a food processor, combine the basil, green olives, toasted walnuts, Parmesan cheese, garlic cloves, and salt.

  • Step 2

    Pulse while gradually adding the olive oil, blending until the mixture forms a smooth paste. If you don't have a food processor, a mortar and pestle will work as well.

Toast

  • Step 1

    Lightly toast the sourdough bread slice.

  • Step 2

    Spread a generous amount of olive pesto over the toasted bread.

  • Step 3

    Place the Burrata cheese atop the pesto.

  • Step 4

    Season with a pinch of salt and chili flakes.

  • Step 5

    Drizzle with chili oil (or olive oil if you opted for a milder version).

  • Step 6

    Garnish with freshly chopped parsley.