Viral Pesto Eggs

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The breakfast hack that's revolutionizing mornings! This simple yet genius technique substitutes oil with flavorful pesto when cooking eggs, infusing them with incredible flavor in every bite. First trending on TikTok and now a staple in home kitchens everywhere, these pesto eggs are perfect on toast, in wraps, or as part of a complete breakfast bowl.

Ingredients

2 tbsp pesto (homemade or store-bought)
2-3 large eggs
to taste salt and freshly ground black pepper
as desired red pepper flakes (optional)
for serving crusty bread, avocado, cherry tomatoes, feta cheese, etc.

Instructions

1 Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat.
2 Once the pan is warm, add the pesto and spread it evenly across the surface of the pan using a spatula. Let it heat up until it begins to sizzle slightly, about 30 seconds.
3 Crack the eggs directly onto the pesto in the pan.
4 Cook the eggs to your preferred level of doneness:
5 For sunny-side up: Cook until the whites are set but the yolks are still runny, about 2-3 minutes.
6 For over-easy: Cook until whites are set, then carefully flip and cook for another 30 seconds.
7 For scrambled: Break the yolks and gently mix with the pesto while cooking until set to your liking.
8 Season with salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes if desired.
9 Serve immediately on toast, with avocado, cherry tomatoes, feta cheese, or your favorite breakfast sides.

Chef's Tips

For the best flavor, use a high-quality pesto. Homemade is ideal, but a good store-bought version works well too. Traditional basil pesto is classic, but sun-dried tomato or arugula pesto also creates delicious variations.
If you're watching calories, you can use a smaller amount of pesto, but still spread it across the entire cooking surface for even flavor. The oils in the pesto will release and still provide enough fat to cook the eggs.
Create a complete meal by serving pesto eggs over avocado toast. Simply toast good bread, mash ripe avocado on top with a squeeze of lemon juice and salt, then crown with your pesto eggs. Add a sprinkle of everything bagel seasoning for extra flavor.
For a Mediterranean-inspired variation, top your pesto eggs with crumbled feta, halved cherry tomatoes, and a sprinkle of fresh herbs like dill or parsley.
Pesto eggs also work wonderfully in breakfast wraps. Layer them in a warm tortilla with spinach, roasted red peppers, and a sprinkle of cheese for a portable breakfast.

Nutrition Information

Calories	265 kcal
Protein	14 g
Carbohydrates	3 g
Fat	23 g
Fiber	0.5 g
Sugar	1 g
Sodium	390 mg

*Nutrition values are approximate per serving (2 eggs with 2 tbsp pesto) and do not include toast or additional toppings. Values may vary based on specific brands of pesto used.