10 Plant-Based Pesto Bread Recipes

The combination of pesto and bread is a classic Italian pairing that’s difficult to resist. Pesto is incredibly versatile and is perfect for dipping, spreading, or drizzling over bread. Whether you’re looking for a quick snack or a full meal, pesto and bread is sure to hit the spot!

1. Braided Pesto Bread

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The Braided Pesto Bread by Sirke Reivo has a crispy crust that is a bit chewy allowing the inside to be soft and tender filled with oh so amazing basil pesto! This bread is excellent with a salad or accompanying a tasty soup.

2. 6-Ingredient Twisted Pesto Bread

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This gorgeous 6-Ingredient Twisted Pesto Bread by Parsley Vegan takes some TLC however, it only needs 6 ingredients! You probably already have everything on hand in your pantry so what do you have to lose? Try making this showstopper tonight! Pair with a simple pasta dish with red sauce to dip.

3. Pesto Stuffed Garlic Bread

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This Pesto Stuffed Garlic Bread by Erin Bruns is a quick and easy appetizer for your next party that is easily customizable and sure to impress your guests.

4. Mediterranean Pesto Flatbread

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Flatbread comes in all sorts of varieties but this recipe is an especially tasty iteration of the classic snack. This Mediterranean Pesto Flatbread by Rene Barker uses a pizza-like dough that is smothered in pesto and topped with arugula and cherry tomatoes.

5. Cast-Iron Focaccia with Pesto & Sun-Dried Tomatoes

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No baked goodie on this planet is more comforting and homey than a fresh-out-of-the-oven focaccia bread. In this Cast-Iron Focaccia with Pesto & Sun-Dried Tomatoes recipe by Cameron Keller, discover the delights of baking your very own herbed focaccia – stuffed with jalapeño pesto, sun-dried tomatoes, and olives – in a cast-iron skillet. Not only is it a beautiful and impressive centerpiece for any table, but it’s also packed with vibrant flavors and is amazingly easy to make. With a little bit of gumption and a lot of olive oil, focaccia bliss awaits you.

6. Mac and Cheese Toast With Fresh Basil Pesto 

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Mac and cheese sandwich? Yes! These are like a next level grilled cheese sandwich. Pasta is enveloped in a creamy, dairy-free “cheese” sauce, mixed with spinach (or your favorite greens), and sandwiched between two pieces of toasted bread with fresh basil pesto. This indulgent Mac and Cheese Toast With Fresh Basil Pesto recipe by Lena Pfetzer is the perfect game day munchies.

7. Pesto and Tomato Swirl Loaf

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This Pesto and Tomato Swirl Loaf by Rachel Clarke is a cinch to make, but has great presentation! It’s filled with sweet tomatoes and a flavorful pesto and then baked until soft and fluffy. Enjoy a slice toasted, buttered, dipped in sauce, or just straight from the loaf!

8. Pesto Twist

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This beautiful braided Pesto Twist with fresh cashew-basil pesto by Annessia Maillet & Beth DeCarlo will be a new family staple! Its soft and doughy texture makes it ideal for soaking up lots of tomato sauce, making it the perfect bread for pasta night.

9. Pesto Swirl Loaf

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This pesto loaf by Elsa Brobbey is light and chewy and so good on its own fresh out of the oven. A little bit of nutritional yeast elicits a cheesy tang that works in tandem with the savory flavors of the pesto. This is the type of bread you bake on a rainy dark Sunday while a big pot of soup simmers away. Enjoy it toasted and warm slathered in butter or dipped in olive oil with some za’atar.

10. Spring Vegetable Flatbread Pizza 

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Tasty, tender vegetables and deliciously savory pesto are baked into a crisp thin dough for this satisfying Spring Vegetable Flatbread Pizza by Elsa Brobbey that’s bursting that’s with fresh flavors! A smattering of capers adds a salty, vinegary flavor, which complements the herbaceous pesto, while peppers, onions, and artichokes round up the mix of toppings for a delightful balance of crispy, tender, and savory.

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