Description
Pesto eggs on toast emerge as a breakfast revelation, blending Italian-inspired zest with classic morning comfort. Creamy pesto-kissed eggs nestle atop crisp sourdough, promising a delightful start you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 large eggs
- 2 slices bread (sourdough or preferred type)
- 2 cups fresh basil
- ½ cup finely grated Parmesan cheese
Nuts and Cheese:
- ¼ cup pine nuts
- 2 tablespoons creamy Macedonian feta or other spreadable cheese
Seasonings and Liquids:
- 2 cloves roughly chopped garlic
- 1 lemon, zested and juiced
- ¼ cup olive oil
- ½ teaspoon sea salt
Instructions
- Create a vibrant basil pesto by blending fresh basil leaves, toasted pine nuts, minced garlic, grated Parmesan cheese, lemon zest, salt, and half of the lemon juice in a food processor until ingredients form a cohesive mixture.
- Gradually stream extra virgin olive oil (59 milliliters / 2 fluid ounces) into the processor while pulsing to achieve a smooth, glossy sauce consistency.
- Warm a non-stick skillet over medium-high heat, spreading of freshly prepared pesto across the pan’s surface to create a flavorful cooking base.
- Gently crack each egg directly onto the pesto-coated pan, ensuring even distribution and seasoning with a pinch of kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper.
- While eggs are cooking, toast artisan bread slices until golden brown and crisp around the edges.
- Carefully spread a generous layer of creamy feta cheese across the warm toast, creating a rich and tangy foundation.
- Cook eggs for approximately 4-5 minutes, allowing the whites to set completely while maintaining a luxuriously runny egg yolk.
- Transfer the perfectly cooked pesto-infused eggs onto the feta-topped toast.
- Finish the dish by garnishing with additional grated Parmesan cheese (28 grams / ) and a sprinkle of red pepper flakes for an extra flavor dimension.
Notes
- Elevate your breakfast game with this innovative twist on classic eggs, turning ordinary morning meals into a gourmet experience.
- Homemade pesto creates a flavorful base that replaces traditional cooking oil, infusing each egg with aromatic herbs and nutty undertones.
- Feta cheese adds creamy richness that complements the bright, zesty pesto and provides a luxurious texture to the crispy toast.
- Cooking eggs directly in pesto ensures maximum flavor absorption and creates a stunning presentation with vibrant green-tinged edges.
- Chili pepper flakes offer a subtle heat that cuts through the richness, making each bite dynamic and exciting.
- Fresh Parmesan cheese sprinkled on top brings a salty, umami finish that ties all the ingredients together beautifully.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 445 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 420 mg
- Fat: 35 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 24 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 16 g
- Cholesterol: 372 mg