Italian-American · Breakfast · Easy
Pesto Eggs
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- 12 min
- Prep
- 5 min
- Serves
- 2
- Calories
- 390
Basil pesto sizzles beneath eggs, seasoning their crisp edges as the whites set. Spoon the bright green pan juices over sturdy toast.
The oil already in pesto becomes the cooking fat for Pesto Eggs, carrying basil and garlic into the undersides of the whites. A gentle heat keeps the herbs fragrant and gives the eggs time to set without scorching the cheese in the pesto.
Use a loose, oil-rich basil pesto and a nonstick skillet. Thick sourdough holds up under the warm topping; toast it before the eggs finish so everything reaches the plate together.
Method
Toast the sourdough for , until the edges are crisp and golden.
Spread the basil pesto in an 8-inch nonstick skillet over medium-low heat. Warm for , just until gently sizzling.
Crack in the eggs and sprinkle with black pepper. Cover and cook for , until the whites and yolks are set, lowering the heat if the pesto darkens.
Slide 2 eggs onto each toast and spoon over the pesto left in the pan.
Forkue tips
- For vegetarian eggs, choose pesto made with vegetarian-rennet cheese; traditional Parmesan pesto may contain animal rennet.
Storing and reheating
Cook just before serving for the best whites and crisp toast. Refrigerate leftover eggs for 1 day and rewarm gently in a covered skillet; toast fresh bread separately.
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Pesto Eggs: FAQ
Why did my pesto turn bitter?
The herbs or garlic scorched. Keep the pan at medium-low heat and add the eggs as soon as the oil starts to sizzle gently.
Can I use red pesto?
Yes. Sun-dried tomato pesto works with the same gentle cooking method. If it is very thick, choose a looser jarred version so the eggs have enough oil underneath.
How do I store and reheat Pesto Eggs?
Cook just before serving for the best whites and crisp toast. Refrigerate leftover eggs for 1 day and rewarm gently in a covered skillet; toast fresh bread separately.
How long does Pesto Eggs take?
About 12 min in total: 5 min prep and 7 min cooking.
What do I need to make Pesto Eggs?
The key ingredients are eggs, basil pesto and sourdough, plus pantry basics.
Any tips for Pesto Eggs?
For vegetarian eggs, choose pesto made with vegetarian-rennet cheese; traditional Parmesan pesto may contain animal rennet.
