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    Home » Recipes » Breakfast

    Pesto Eggs

    Published: Jun 27, 2021 by Ayeh Manfre 18 Comments

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    Take your standard breakfast eggs to another level with this Pesto Eggs recipe!

    If you love Pesto as much as me, then this is the recipe for you! They will take your standard eggs for breakfast to another level.

    All you need to do is make a beautiful basil pesto which can be done in minutes. I've recently shared my recipe on how to make pesto, so definitely go and check it out.

    For another variation try my sun dried tomato pesto which is equally delicious and so easy to make.

    In this recipe, I cooked fried eggs but you can definitely change to your preferred style if it's scrambled eggs, omelette, or even poached eggs.

    Jump to:
    • Ingredients
    • How to Make Pesto Eggs
    • FAQs
    • More Healthy Recipes
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    Ingredients

    • Pesto is the star that replaces olive oil or butter that will ordinarily be used when cooking eggs
    • Eggs, I used 2 cage free eggs
    • Bread, my favourite is sourdough that is toasted. Sometimes I will make a pesto egg sandwich and sneak in a slice of cheddar cheese (don't tell anyone!)
    • Seasoning, I've used salt, black pepper and added chilli flakes for a little kick

    How to Make Pesto Eggs

    Time needed: 5 minutes.

    1. Heat the pesto on a frypan over medium heat

      The amount per serving is totally optional. I've used 2 tablespoons

    2. Add your eggs

      Once heated, crack in the eggs and cook to your liking

    3. Serve it up

      Add to some toast, as a sandwich or wrap

    FAQs

    Does pesto contain eggs?

    No, no eggs are included. Typically it includes fresh basil, pine nuts, olive oil, garlic, parmigiano reggiano cheese, and sometimes lemon.

    Do pesto and eggs go well together?

    They are a match made in heaven and can be used in so many ways, be scrambled, fried, poached or boiled.

    More Healthy Recipes

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    • Baked Oats
    • Zucchini Corn Fritters
    • Mediterranean Frittata
    • Tiramisu Overnight Oats

    I love seeing your creations and remakes, so be sure to rate the recipe, comment and share your Pesto Eggs photo on Instagram so I can share the love!

    Recipe

    Pesto eggs on a fry pan with a side of toast and extra pesto
    4.62 from 13 votes

    Pesto Eggs

    If you love Pesto as much as me, you have to try Pesto Eggs! They will take your standard eggs for breakfast to another level.
    Prep Time0 mins
    Cook Time5 mins
    Total Time5 mins
    Course: Breakfast
    Cuisine: American
    Keyword: basil, eggs, pesto
    Servings: 1
    Calories: 184kcal
    Author: Ayeh
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    Ingredients

    • 1-2 tablespoon basil pesto
    • 2 eggs
    • Salt and pepper to taste
    • Chili flakes (optional)

    Instructions

    • Add 1 -2 tablespoons of pesto on a fry pan on medium heat. You won’t need to add any oil or butter as there’s enough oil in the pesto.
    • Crack in the eggs and cook eggs to your liking, whether that’s scrambled, fried or sunny side up.
    • Season with salt and pepper and some chili flakes (optional)
    • Serve with toasted bread and enjoy! 

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    Nutrition

    Calories: 184kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 329mg | Sodium: 306mg | Potassium: 123mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 807IU | Calcium: 74mg | Iron: 2mg

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    1. Claudia D

      May 09, 2021 at 3:01 pm

      Genius idea! Beautifully done

      Reply
      • Ayeh

        May 10, 2021 at 8:59 pm

        So yummy arent they 🙂

        Reply
    2. Anu

      June 02, 2021 at 8:22 pm

      5 stars
      Tried this. Really yummy!

      Reply
      • Ayeh

        June 07, 2021 at 1:32 pm

        So happy you loved it too Anu 🙂

        Reply
    3. Catalina

      June 04, 2021 at 11:28 am

      5 stars
      This recipe has changed my way of having breakfast for ever. I’m obsessed with Pesto Eggs! Especialy with homemade pesto
      Thank you Ayeh for all your incredible recipes! I have definitely changed my way of cooking after discovering your IG account and your website

      Reply
      • Ayeh

        June 07, 2021 at 1:33 pm

        I feel the same way! Ive had them so many times this week already hehe
        You're most welcome Catalina, so happy to hear this xxx

        Reply
    4. Neha

      June 05, 2021 at 2:02 pm

      One of the best recepies i have tried. M not a fan of egg and usually look for flavourful recepies so i get the nutritional value of egg. This is actually what i hv been looking. Rich in flavour easy breakfast recipe that took me less that 5 min to make! So happy with Ayeh’s all the recepies.

      Reply
      • Ayeh

        June 07, 2021 at 1:39 pm

        I can totally relate re eggs Neha, but pesto eggs are a total gamechanger arent they 🙂
        so happy to hear this xx

        Reply
    5. KG

      June 27, 2021 at 1:22 pm

      5 stars
      I made this recipe and added sundried tomatoes and balsamic glaze on a cheese bagel. I also used crushed red pepper as suggested and it tasted a bit like pizza, DELICIOUS! I used some leftover jarred pesto so it didn't go to waste but next time I will try her pesto recipe which I'm sure will make it even better! Thank you, Ayeh!

      Reply
      • Ayeh

        July 02, 2021 at 3:12 pm

        Oh yummy that sounds divine! x

        Reply
    6. Bec

      July 05, 2021 at 7:51 pm

      5 stars
      If you haven’t tried pesto eggs- you’re seriously missing out!!!
      Another win! I didn’t make my own pesto, but still tasted amazing! Super easy, and so much flavour

      Reply
      • Ayeh

        July 06, 2021 at 11:48 am

        Yes!! So good right 🙂

        Reply
    7. Bernadette

      August 29, 2021 at 1:02 am

      5 stars
      Made this for breakfast this morning. Did not have bread. Served it on a flour tortilla with sriracha on top. Delicious.

      Reply
      • Ayeh

        August 30, 2021 at 12:31 pm

        Oh yum love that!

        Reply
    8. Pilar

      May 28, 2022 at 12:28 am

      5 stars
      These were so delicious!! What a great idea. I made pesto with the basil from my herb garden earlier this week and had a little left over. So glad I found this recipe. The crusty cheese from the pesto is divine.

      Reply
      • Ayeh

        May 28, 2022 at 5:47 am

        So lovely to hear Pilar! Homemade pesto with herbs from your garden would have made it so yummy 🙂

        Reply
    9. Claudia

      January 28, 2023 at 8:19 pm

      5 stars
      One of the nicest breakfast meals I’ve ever had 🙂 x

      Reply
      • Ayeh Manfre

        January 31, 2023 at 10:42 pm

        Yay its so good right!

        Reply

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