Pesto Eggs
Pesto Eggs are a delightful twist on your traditional breakfast, combining creamy scrambled eggs with vibrant pesto for an unforgettable morning dish. This easy recipe transforms simple ingredients into a restaurant-quality meal that’s perfect for lazy Sundays or impressing guests. Each bite bursts with flavor and color, making it as pleasing to the eye as it is to the palate.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: Serves 2
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large eggs
- 2 tbsp pesto (homemade or store-bought)
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients and whisk the eggs in a bowl until frothy. Season with salt and pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a nonstick skillet over medium heat until shimmering.
- Pour in the whisked eggs and let them sit undisturbed for about 30 seconds.
- Gently stir in pesto and cherry tomatoes, cooking for another minute until everything is soft but still vibrant.
- Sprinkle grated Parmesan over the top just before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 250g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 370mg
Keywords: Customize your Pesto Eggs by adding spinach or crumbled feta. Experiment with different types of pesto, such as sun-dried tomato or arugula pesto.