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Delicious Pesto Eggs Recipe Easy Viral Breakfast Idea to Try Now

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A quick and easy pesto eggs recipe that combines silky eggs with vibrant homemade pesto for a flavorful and comforting breakfast or brunch.

Ingredients

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  • 4 large eggs, preferably organic and free-range (room temperature for best fluffiness)
  • 1 cup packed fresh basil leaves
  • 1/4 cup pine nuts, toasted lightly
  • 2 medium garlic cloves, minced or crushed
  • 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • 1 tablespoon butter or olive oil for cooking the eggs

Instructions

  1. Toast the pine nuts in a dry skillet over medium heat for 2-3 minutes until golden and fragrant, watching carefully to avoid burning.
  2. Transfer toasted pine nuts to a food processor along with fresh basil leaves, minced garlic, grated Parmesan, and a pinch of salt and pepper. Pulse a few times to combine.
  3. With the processor running, slowly drizzle in the olive oil until the mixture becomes a smooth, vibrant pesto. Add lemon juice last and pulse to mix. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Set aside.
  4. Crack the eggs into a mixing bowl and whisk vigorously until uniform and slightly frothy. Season lightly with salt and pepper.
  5. Heat butter or olive oil in a non-stick skillet over medium-low heat. Pour in the eggs and let sit undisturbed for about 30 seconds to set around the edges.
  6. Gently stir the eggs with a silicone spatula, pushing from the edges toward the center and folding slowly. Cook for 2-3 minutes until softly set but still slightly runny.
  7. Remove the pan from heat and spoon the pesto over the eggs. Gently fold or swirl it in to create green streaks without fully mixing.
  8. Serve immediately on warm toasted bread or a plate. Optionally, sprinkle extra Parmesan or fresh basil on top.

Notes

Cook eggs on medium-low heat and remove from heat when slightly runny to keep them creamy. Toast pine nuts carefully to avoid burning. Use a silicone spatula for gentle folding. Add pesto off the heat to preserve its fresh flavor and color. For dairy-free, substitute Parmesan with nutritional yeast and use plant-based oil.

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