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Pesto Eggs Recipe

Pesto Eggs Recipe
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Pesto Eggs is a delicious and simple breakfast recipe featuring eggs cooked in flavorful pesto, served on toasted bread with optional toppings. This savory dish is perfect for starting your day with a burst of Mediterranean flavors.

Ingredients

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Main Ingredients:

  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons pesto (store-bought or homemade)
  • pinch of salt
  • pinch of black pepper

To Serve:

  • 1 slice sourdough or crusty bread (toasted)
  • optional toppings: crumbled feta, sliced avocado, chili flakes, fresh basil

Instructions

  1. Heat the Skillet: Heat a nonstick skillet over medium heat and add the pesto, spreading it into a thin layer to coat the bottom of the pan. Let it warm and sizzle for 30 seconds to release the oils.
  2. Cook the Eggs: Crack the eggs directly into the pesto, keeping the yolks intact if making sunny side up. Season with a pinch of salt and pepper. Cook for 2–3 minutes until the whites are set but yolks remain runny, or cover the skillet to steam and cook the tops slightly.
  3. Toast the Bread: While the eggs cook, toast the bread. Once eggs are done, slide them onto the toast.
  4. Add Toppings and Serve: Top with crumbled feta, avocado slices, chili flakes, or fresh basil if desired. Serve immediately.

Notes

  • For scrambled pesto eggs, whisk the eggs first and pour over the sizzling pesto, stirring gently until just set.
  • Use red pepper pesto or sun-dried tomato pesto for a twist.

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