Pesto Eggs
A delightful and innovative breakfast dish combining perfectly cooked eggs topped with aromatic pesto.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 1 serving 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 eggs
- 2 tablespoons pesto
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Olive oil
- Parmesan cheese (optional)
- Fresh basil (for garnish)
Instructions
- Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat; drizzle in some olive oil.
- Crack the eggs directly into the skillet.
- Cook the eggs to your desired doneness—scrambled, sunny-side-up, or flipped over.
- Spoon the warm pesto on top once the eggs are cooked.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve immediately, garnished with grated Parmesan cheese and fresh basil if desired.
Notes
For variations, consider using different cheeses or making your own pesto to personalize the flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 370mg
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