Olive Pesto & Burrata Toast

Ingredients:

For the Olive Pesto (Note: This recipe yields more pesto than needed for a single toast):

1 cup fresh basil leaves

1 cup pitted green olives

2 tbsp toasted walnuts

1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese

2-3 garlic cloves

Salt, to taste

¼ cup olive oil

For the Toast:

1 slice of sourdough bread

1-2 tbsp olive pesto

1 ball of Burrata cheese

Fresh parsley, chopped for garnish

1 tbsp chili oil (or olive oil if you prefer it less spicy)

A pinch each of salt and chili flakes

Instructions:

Make the Pesto:

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

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.

Prepare the Toast:

1. Lightly toast the sourdough bread slice.

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

3. Place the Burrata cheese atop the pesto.

4. Season with a pinch of salt and chili flakes.

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

6. Garnish with freshly chopped parsley.

Serve immediately and enjoy!