Express Pesto Eggs Toast (Printable Version)
Eggs cooked in pesto, served atop crisp toast with herbs and cheese—quick, vibrant, and packed with flavor.
# What You'll Need:
→ Main
01 - 2 tablespoons basil pesto
02 - 2 large eggs
03 - 2 slices rustic bread, toasted
→ Optional Toppings
04 - Grated Parmesan cheese
05 - Red pepper flakes
06 - Fresh basil leaves
# Directions:
01 - Warm the basil pesto in a non-stick skillet over medium heat until it begins to sizzle and releases its aroma.
02 - Crack the eggs directly into the sizzling pesto. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes, until the whites are set but yolks remain runny, or to your preferred level of doneness.
03 - While eggs cook, toast the bread slices in a toaster until golden brown.
04 - Transfer each pesto-cooked egg onto a toasted bread slice, spooning any remaining pesto from the skillet onto the eggs.
05 - Garnish with grated Parmesan, red pepper flakes, or fresh basil leaves as desired. Serve immediately.
# Additional Tips::
01 -
- Ready in only ten minutes so perfect for busy mornings
- Requires just three main ingredients that you likely have on hand
- Packed with fresh herb flavor from classic basil pesto
- Elevates plain eggs to something café worthy at home
- Great way to use up leftover pesto in the jar
02 -
- High protein and vegetarian friendly breakfast choice
- Perfect for using up leftover pesto from other meals
- Optionally dairy free when you choose the right pesto brands
03 -
- Always warm the pesto before adding eggs so the flavor blossoms
- For ultra crispy edges cook the eggs on slightly lower heat a minute longer
- Start with really fresh eggs for the prettiest yolks