Description
Creamy pesto eggs dance atop crusty sourdough in this delightful breakfast classic. Mediterranean flavors and simple ingredients combine for a quick, satisfying morning meal that will energize you.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large eggs
- 2 slices bread (sourdough or preferred type)
- 2 cups fresh basil
- ½ cup (4 fl oz) finely grated parmesan cheese
- ¼ cup (2 fl oz) pine nuts
- 2 tbsps creamy macedonian feta or other spreadable cheese
- 2 cloves roughly chopped garlic
- 1 lemon, zested and juiced
- ¼ cup (2 fl oz) olive oil
- ½ tsp sea salt
Instructions
- Pesto Preparation: Pulverize basil, pine nuts, garlic, Parmesan, lemon zest, salt, and partial lemon juice in a food processor until thoroughly blended, creating a vibrant green mixture.
- Sauce Refinement: Incrementally drizzle extra virgin olive oil while pulsing to craft a silky, uniform pesto sauce with glossy texture.
- Skillet Choreography: Ignite a non-stick skillet at medium-high temperature, lavishly coating the surface with freshly crafted pesto as a flavor-packed cooking canvas.
- Egg Execution: Delicately deposit eggs directly onto pesto-layered pan, seasoning with kosher salt and black pepper, allowing them to nestle comfortably.
- Toast Transformation: Crisp artisan bread slices to a golden-amber hue, developing a satisfyingly crunchy exterior.
- Cheese Foundation: Spread a luxurious layer of creamy feta across warm toast, establishing a tangy, rich base.
- Egg Perfection: Allow eggs to cook approximately 4-5 minutes, ensuring whites solidify while maintaining yolks’ luscious, runny consistency.
- Plating Finale: Transfer pesto-kissed eggs atop feta-dressed toast, creating a harmonious culinary composition.
- Garnish Flourish: Dust with additional Parmesan and red pepper flakes, elevating the dish with nuanced flavor and visual appeal.
Notes
- Optimize Pesto Freshness: Blend ingredients immediately before cooking to capture maximum flavor and vibrant green color.
- Master Egg Cooking Technique: Use medium-high heat and watch carefully to achieve perfectly runny yolks without overcooking.
- Enhance Bread Selection: Choose artisan or sourdough bread with sturdy texture to support toppings and absorb pesto’s moisture.
- Balance Flavor Layers: Layer feta cheese before eggs to create a creamy, tangy base that complements the pesto’s herbal notes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 36 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 24 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 27 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 15 g
- Cholesterol: 186 mg