Description
Delicious pesto eggs cooked to perfection with vibrant basil pesto, creamy yolks, and crispy toast for a flavorful, easy breakfast!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tablespoons basil pesto
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- Optional toppings:
- Crumbled feta or goat cheese
- Sliced avocado
- Cherry tomatoes, halved
- Toasted bread or baguette slices
Instructions
- Heat the Pesto:
In a non-stick skillet over medium heat, add the basil pesto, spreading it evenly across the pan. - Cook the Eggs:
Once the pesto begins to sizzle, crack the eggs directly into the skillet.
Cook the eggs to your preferred doneness:- For sunny-side up: Cook without flipping until the whites are set and the yolks remain runny.
- For over-easy or over-hard: Gently flip the eggs and cook to desired firmness.
- Season and Serve:
Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
Transfer the eggs to a plate and garnish with optional toppings such as crumbled feta or goat cheese, sliced avocado, and cherry tomato halves.
Serve immediately, accompanied by toasted bread or baguette slices if desired.
- Prep Time: 2 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Pan-frying
- Cuisine: Mediterranean