Pesto Eggs could not be easier. Simply replace your usual oil or butter in the pan with a little pesto and Bam!, Pesto Eggs, for the savory breakfast lover.
TikTok viral recipe
Cooking eggs in pesto isn't a completely new concept but it sure has been made popular again thanks to TikTok. The video I originally saw blowing up was this one by @Amywilichowski, it has over 1 million views last I checked.
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What if I don't like runny eggs
You make your eggs how you like. Whether you like your eggs sunny side up, over easy, over hard or even scrambled, this recipe works.
You can play around with different varieties of pesto but for me, my favorite has been my HOMEMADE NUT-FREE PESTO or a classic fresh basil pesto that I purchased at the store. You know what else I bet would be good? This homemade Ramp Pesto!
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Preparation
Heat non-stick skillet over medium heat. Drop a little pesto in the center of the pan. Once the pesto is hot (it will sizzle) crack in the eggs.
Once the eggs are in the pan, I season with a little black pepper and crushed red pepper flake. My pesto has enough salt in it so I don't need to add any. Be sure to taste your pesto and make that decision for yourself.
After the eggs are seasoned, I pop a cover on the pan and knock the heat down to low until the whites are just set up but the yolk is still soft. This process takes about 3 minutes, maybe more, depending on how you like your eggs cooked.
Serving suggestion(s)
I like to serve my pesto eggs on top of toasted sourdough or if I have it a hearty whole grain toast with fruit on the side. This recipe makes a fabulous breakfast, brunch, lunch or dinner!
Other great suggestions would be:
- atop toast smeared with goat cheese
- topper for avocado toast
- over roasted potatoes
- an over-the-top burger idea
Alternative ingredient
If you are a Trader Joe's fan, like myself, try this with their Chili Onion Crunch instead of pesto!
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TikTok Pesto Eggs
Ingredients
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tablespoons pesto sauce
- 1 pinch crushed red pepper flakes optional
- 1 pinch black pepper optional
- 1 pinch salt optional
Instructions
- Heat non-stick skillet over medium heat.
- Add pesto to skillet. Once the pesto is hot, crack eggs into pan. Season eggs, if desired with salt, black pepper and crushed red pepper flakes. Cover skillet and reduce heat to low. Continue to cook until whites of egg of set and yolk is to desired consistency, approximately 3-5 minutes.
- Serve atop a slice of hearty toast or however you'd like to enjoy.
Notes
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