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Easy Pesto Eggs Recipe

Scrumptious Easy Pesto Eggs Recipe for a Quick Breakfast Treat

Enjoy this Easy Pesto Eggs Recipe for a quick and delicious breakfast that combines vibrant pesto and creamy goat cheese.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 2 servings
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Eggs
  • 1 cup Pesto Feel free to use store-bought or homemade.
  • 2 large Eggs Use fresh eggs for the best taste.
  • 1 teaspoon Kosher Salt Adjust according to taste.
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Black Pepper Adjust based on spiciness preference.
  • 1 teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes Add for extra spice.
For the Base
  • 2 slices Sourdough Bread Substitute with gluten-free bread if needed.
  • 2 ounces Goat Cheese Substitute with mashed avocado for dairy-free.

Equipment

  • Non-stick frying pan

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat a medium-sized non-stick frying pan over medium heat for about 2 minutes.
  2. Spread a thin layer of pesto across the bottom of the pan.
  3. Gently crack two fresh eggs into the center of the pesto.
  4. Season eggs with kosher salt, ground black pepper, and red pepper flakes.
  5. Cook eggs for 4 to 5 minutes until the whites are firm and yolks are slightly runny.
  6. Toast two slices of sourdough bread until golden brown, then spread goat cheese on each slice.
  7. Remove eggs from the pan and let them rest on top of the prepared toast.
  8. Serve immediately, optionally drizzling extra pesto or adding more red pepper flakes.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 14gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 370mgSodium: 540mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 800IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Fresh eggs and quality pesto greatly enhance the flavor. Serve immediately for best texture.

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