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Pesto Toast

June's recipe for Pesto (or your favorite store-bought pesto) tops rustic sliced bread toasted in the June Oven in this quick and easy appetizer or snack. This recipe was designed for rustic "artisan" bread. If you're using sliced sandwich bread, follow directions to adjust the toasting preferences when prompted--sandwich bread requires a lighter toast preference setting to prevent overcooking.

Prep Time — 5 min
Cook Time — 6 min
Servings — 4
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Ingredients

½ bread loaf

¾ cup pesto

2 tablespoons grated Parmesan

2 teaspoons lemon zest

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Slice the bread

Use a knife to cut the bread crosswise into 4 slices, each about ¾” thick. Select and confirm preferences using the button below. Recommended settings for artisan bread are prepopulated--adjust preferences to a lighter setting if you are using sliced sandwich bread.

½ bread loaf

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Toast the bread

Place the bread slices directly on the middle shelf of the June Oven. Toast the bread 5-6 minutes, until it is crisp and light gold. June will notify you when the toast is ready. If desired, follow instructions on your June Oven to continue cooking.

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Add the pesto

Carefully remove the toasted bread from the June Oven. Divide the pesto equally between the toast slices. Spread the pesto evenly over each toast.

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¾ cup pesto

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Finish the toast

Sprinkle the Parmesan and lemon zest evenly over the toast and serve immediately.

2 tablespoons grated Parmesan

2 teaspoons lemon zest

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