Viral Herb Pesto Fried Eggs
Eggs fried in rich basil pesto and served on warm avocado toast.
In a nutshell: This authentic italian-american viral herb pesto fried eggs comes together in just 7 mins using simple whole ingredients. Perfect for home cooks seeking a dependable, restaurant-quality finish with minimal effort.
Upgrade your breakfast with this simple, viral Pinterest recipe. Frying eggs directly in flavorful basil pesto instead of oil infuses them with garlic, pine nuts, and herb flavors.
Key Equipment
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Chef's Pro-Tips
- Prep Components the Night Before: Measure out dry spices and prep toppings ahead of time to make serving viral herb pesto fried eggs effortless and speedy in the morning.
- Keep Heat Moderate: Gentle, steady heat allows flavors to develop evenly without burning delicate breakfast ingredients.
Ingredients
1
servings
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2 tbsp prepared basil pesto
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2 large eggs
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1 thick slice sourdough bread, toasted
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½ ripe avocado, mashed
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Step-by-Step Instructions
Cook the Pesto
Spread the basil pesto in a thin layer across the bottom of a non-stick skillet over medium-low heat. Let it warm up for 1 minute until it begins to sizzle and release its herbal aroma.
Fry the Eggs
Crack the eggs directly into the sizzling pesto. Cover the skillet with a lid and cook for 3-4 minutes until the whites are fully set but the yolks remain soft and runny.
Serve on Toast
Spread the mashed avocado over the toasted sourdough slice. Carefully lift the pesto eggs out of the pan with a spatula and slide them onto the toast. Garnish with red pepper flakes and black pepper.
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View on AmazonFrequently Asked Questions
The oil in the pesto fries the eggs while the basil, garlic, and parmesan infuse them with flavor. It is a one-ingredient flavor upgrade.
Cover the skillet and cook 3-4 minutes over medium-low heat. The trapped steam sets the whites while the yolks stay soft; watch closely at the end.
Yes. Sun-dried tomato pesto works the same way and gives a sweeter, richer fried egg.
A thick slice of toasted sourdough, as the recipe suggests. Its sturdy crumb holds up under the eggs and mashed avocado.
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