Description
Pesto Fried Eggs are a deliciously vibrant breakfast, combining perfectly fried eggs with aromatic pesto on crusty bread. Quick and easy, this dish is sure to elevate your morning routine!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tablespoons pesto sauce (fresh or store-bought)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh basil leaves for garnish
- 2 slices crusty bread
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a non-stick skillet over medium heat.
- Crack the eggs into the pan, cooking until the whites are set and yolks are runny (about 3-4 minutes).
- Add dollops of pesto on top of the eggs just before they finish cooking.
- Season with salt and pepper, then garnish with fresh basil.
- Serve on toasted crusty bread.
Notes
- Feel free to experiment with different herbs like cilantro or arugula in your pesto.
- For a tangy twist, consider using feta cheese instead of parmesan.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 330
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 380mg
- Fat: 27g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 22g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 370mg