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Easy Pesto Eggs

Savory Easy Pesto Eggs for a Quick Breakfast Boost

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Easy Pesto Eggs are a quick, healthy breakfast that combines eggs and pesto for a flavorful morning delight.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 2 servings
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Base
  • 3 tablespoons Pesto store-bought or homemade
  • 2 large Eggs fresh
  • 1 pinch Kosher Salt adjust to taste
  • 1 pinch Ground Black Pepper freshly cracked preferred
  • 1 teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes omit if milder taste preferred
For Serving
  • 2 slices Sourdough Bread or gluten-free bread
  • 2 ounces Goat Cheese or mashed avocado for dairy-free

Equipment

  • Frying Pan
  • toaster

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Heat a medium-sized frying pan over medium heat. Add pesto and warm for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
  2. Carefully crack eggs into the warm pesto. Season with salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes. Cook for 4-5 minutes until whites are opaque.
  3. Toast sourdough bread to desired crispness, then spread goat cheese on top.
  4. Gently slide cooked eggs onto toast, spooning extra pesto on top and serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 12gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 370mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 350mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 800IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 120mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For the best texture, enjoy immediately after cooking. Feel free to customize toppings based on dietary preferences.

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