Description
A quick and flavorful pesto egg sandwich with runny eggs, melted cheese, and toasted bread. Perfect for busy mornings or lazy brunches.
Ingredients
2 large eggs
2 tablespoons basil pesto
2 slices sourdough or ciabatta bread
1 tablespoon butter or olive oil
1 slice mozzarella or cheddar cheese (optional)
Pinch of salt and pepper
Handful of arugula or baby spinach (optional)
Instructions
1. Toast the bread until golden and crisp.
2. Heat 1 tbsp of pesto in a skillet over medium heat.
3. Crack in the eggs and cook sunny-side-up or over-easy.
4. Add cheese if using and let it melt over the eggs.
5. Spread remaining pesto on one slice of toast and layer with arugula.
6. Add the cooked eggs and top with second slice of bread. Serve.
Notes
Use egg whites for a lighter version.
Ciabatta bread holds up well to the fillings.
Add sun-dried tomato paste for a Starbucks-style twist.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 190mg