Description
A viral breakfast sensation, pesto eggs are fried directly in pesto for a crispy, herby, and deeply flavorful twist on a classic dish. They’re fast, flexible, and perfect for brunch or dinner.
Ingredients
2 large eggs (preferably pasture-raised)
2–3 tbsp pesto (basil, arugula, or sun-dried tomato)
Optional bread (sourdough, multigrain, or avocado toast)
Salt, pepper, chili flakes, lemon zest to taste
Optional cheese: feta or shaved parmesan
Instructions
1. Heat a nonstick skillet over medium heat.
2. Add 2 tablespoons of pesto to the pan and let it sizzle for 20 seconds.
3. Crack eggs directly into the pesto.
4. Cook for 3-4 minutes until whites are set and yolks remain runny (flip if over-easy is preferred).
5. Serve over toast or grain bowls, garnish with cheese and chili flakes.
Notes
For thick pesto, loosen with olive oil before frying.
Customize with spinach, kale, or sun-dried tomato pesto.
Pairs well with ricotta toast, quinoa bowls, or roasted vegetables.
Perfect for brunch boards or protein-packed dinners.
To make it dairy-free, omit cheese or use nutritional yeast.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 egg
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 290mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 185mg
Keywords: pesto eggs, viral recipe, brunch idea, egg breakfast, TikTok food