Looking for an easy sweet potato toast recipe that feels fresh, savory, and satisfying? This Cheesy Pesto Sweet Potato Toast combines crispy Roots Farm Fresh Organic Sweet Potato Toasts, mashed avocado, homemade walnut basil pesto, fried eggs, and cheddar cheese for a flavorful breakfast, lunch, or quick dinner.
Made with Roots Farm Fresh Organic Sweet Potato Toasts, this recipe is:
🍠 Made with Organic Sweet Potato Toasts
🥑 Seed Oil Free Option
🍳 High Protein
🌱 Vegetarian Friendly
🔥 Oven Baked
🧀 Cheesy and Savory
⏱ Ready in 20 Minutes
This sweet potato toast recipe is a clean, colorful twist on avocado toast with healthy fats, protein, fresh herbs, and a crispy sweet potato base.
What Is Sweet Potato Toast?
Sweet potato toast is a gluten free toast alternative made from sliced sweet potatoes that are baked, air fried, or toasted until tender and crisp. This version uses Roots Farm Fresh Sweet Potato Toasts for an easy, ready-to-cook base that pairs well with avocado, eggs, pesto, and cheese.
Instead of traditional bread, sweet potato toasts add natural sweetness, complex carbohydrates, and a satisfying texture to breakfast toast recipes.
Recipe Details
⏱ Prep Time: 10 Minutes
🔥 Cook Time: 10 Minutes
⏲ Total Time: 20 Minutes
🍽 Servings: 2 Servings
🥑 Diet: Vegetarian • Gluten Free • Seed Oil Free Option
📍 Cooking Method: Oven Baked + Stovetop
🍠 Product Used: Roots Farm Fresh Organic Sweet Potato Toasts
🍳 Meal Type: Breakfast • Lunch • Quick Dinner • Brunch
Why This Recipe Works
• Sweet potato toasts create a crispy, gluten free base
• Avocado adds creaminess and healthy fats
• Pesto fried eggs bring rich herb flavor and protein
• Cheddar cheese adds a savory, melty finish
• Homemade walnut pesto adds freshness and depth
• Store-bought pesto can be used for a faster option
• Ready in just 20 minutes
Ingredients
Sweet Potato Toasts
• 2 Roots Farm Fresh Sweet Potato Toasts
• 2 eggs
• ½ avocado
• ¼ cup grated cheddar cheese
• Sea salt and black pepper, to taste
Walnut Basil Pesto
• 2 cups fresh basil
• ½ cup extra virgin olive oil
• ⅓ cup grated parmesan cheese
• ¼ cup walnuts
• 3 tablespoons lemon juice
• Pinch of sea salt
Optional Toppings
• Extra pesto
• Cracked black pepper
• Red pepper flakes
• Fresh basil
• Extra cheddar cheese
• Lemon zest
• Hot honey
• Microgreens
Instructions
Step 1: Preheat the Oven
Preheat the oven to 400°F.
Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Step 2: Bake the Sweet Potato Toasts
Lay Roots Farm Fresh Sweet Potato Toasts on the prepared baking sheet.
Bake for 17 to 20 minutes, or until golden and crispy.
Step 3: Make the Walnut Pesto
While the sweet potato toasts cook, add basil, extra virgin olive oil, parmesan, walnuts, lemon juice, and sea salt to a food processor.
Pulse until smooth.
Set aside.
Step 4: Cook the Pesto Eggs
Add 2 tablespoons of pesto to a hot skillet and spread it around with a spoon.
Crack each egg over the pesto sauce.
Sprinkle a pinch of cheddar cheese on top of each egg.
Cover and cook until the eggs reach your desired doneness.
Step 5: Add the Avocado
Mash avocado over each cooked sweet potato toast.
Season with sea salt and black pepper to taste.
Step 6: Assemble the Toasts
Place one pesto fried egg on top of each avocado-covered sweet potato toast.
Sprinkle with the remaining cheddar cheese.
Step 7: Serve and Enjoy
Finish with cracked black pepper and extra fresh pesto.
Serve warm for breakfast, lunch, brunch, or a quick dinner.
Pro Tips
🔥 Bake the sweet potato toasts until golden and crisp for the best texture
🌱 Use store-bought pesto to make this recipe even faster
🥑 Mash the avocado right before serving for the freshest flavor
🍳 Cover the skillet while cooking the eggs so the whites set evenly
🧀 Add cheddar while the eggs are hot so it melts slightly
🍋 Add extra lemon juice to the pesto for a brighter flavor
❄ Store leftover pesto in the refrigerator for up to 5 days
Why We Use Roots Farm Fresh
Roots Farm Fresh Sweet Potato Toasts are crafted differently from traditional frozen potato products.
✔ Seed Oil Free
✔ Cooked in Organic Avocado Oil
✔ Organic
✔ Gluten Free
✔ Made with Clean Ingredients
✔ Convenient and Easy to Prepare
✔ Naturally Sweet and Savory
✔ Crafted for Modern Ingredient-Conscious Families
Roots products make it easy to create healthier comfort food using simple ingredients you can feel good about.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I use sweet potato toast instead of bread?
Yes. Sweet potato toast is a great gluten free alternative to bread and works well with toppings like avocado, eggs, pesto, cheese, nut butter, or hummus.
Are Roots Sweet Potato Toasts gluten free?
Yes. Roots Farm Fresh Sweet Potato Toasts are gluten free, making them an easy option for gluten free toast recipes.
Are Roots Sweet Potato Toasts seed oil free?
Yes. Roots Farm Fresh Sweet Potato Toasts are made without seed oils and cooked in organic avocado oil.
Can I use store-bought pesto for this recipe?
Yes. Store-bought pesto works well and makes this recipe even quicker. Homemade pesto adds a fresher flavor, but either option can be used.
Can I make this sweet potato toast dairy free?
Yes. Use dairy free pesto and dairy free cheddar, or omit the cheese entirely.
What can I use instead of walnuts in pesto?
Pine nuts, almonds, cashews, pistachios, or pumpkin seeds can be used instead of walnuts in homemade pesto.
Can I make the pesto ahead of time?
Yes. Store leftover pesto in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
What should I serve with sweet potato toast?
Serve sweet potato toast with fruit, a side salad, roasted vegetables, breakfast sausage, bacon, or a smoothie for a more complete meal.
Nutrition Highlights
🍠 Sweet potato toasts add complex carbohydrates and natural sweetness
🥑 Avocado adds healthy fats and creaminess
🍳 Eggs provide protein and make the toast more filling
🌱 Basil pesto adds fresh herb flavor and healthy fats
🧀 Cheddar and parmesan bring savory richness
🥑 Seed oil free option when prepared with seed oil free pesto ingredients
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