Creamy Pesto Eggs

Creamy Pesto Eggs

10 min1 servings

Your daily targets

Per serving

Energy

559 kcal

Carbs

5 g

Fat

52 g

Protein

24 g

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Ingredients

  • heavy cream

    ¼ cup heavy cream

  • pesto

    2 tbsp

  • large eggs

    3 large eggs

  • kosher salt

    Kosher salt, to taste

  • black pepper

    Black pepper, to taste

  • fresh basil leaves

    Fresh basil leaves, for garnish

Instructions

  1. 1

    Heat a small nonstick skillet over medium heat. Pour in the heavy cream. Bring to a simmer, and simmer until bubbles appear around the edges, about 1 minute.

  2. 2

    Spoon 1 tablespoon of the pesto into the cream, and gently swirl it with a spatula.

  3. 3

    Crack the eggs directly into the skillet, spacing them out evenly. Season with salt and pepper.

  4. 4

    Cover with a lid, and cook until the whites are set but the yolks are still slightly runny, 3–4 minutes.

  5. 5

    Drizzle the remaining 1 tablespoon pesto over the eggs. Garnish with basil leaves. Serve immediately.

  6. 6

    Enjoy!