Pesto Eggs

I love pesto and eggs even more, so when both are combined together, the result is absolutely fantastic.

Plus, pesto is a low-carb spread, so this pesto egg recipe is 100% keto-friendly and loaded with healthy omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids from olive oil.

What Are Pesto Eggs?

Pesto eggs are fried eggs cooked in basil pesto.

They were first introduced on Tiktok in 2021 as a very tasty breakfast to enjoy a low-carb breakfast that also contains healthy fats from olive oil.

This is my way of making this simple and delicious recipe.

How To Make Pesto Eggs

All you need to make delicious crispy fried eggs in pesto are two simple ingredients and a non-stick frying pan.

Ingredients

• Pesto – You can use homemade pesto, like my spinach pesto recipe, or use store-bought pesto. Some store-bought pesto are dairy-free if you are looking for a paleo option. You can also make my Pesto Without Pine Nuts if you don’t have pine nuts.
• Large Eggs – I always buy free-range eggs as they taste better, but they also have a nicer color.

Instructions

Warm two tablespoons of pesto in a non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. You don’t need to add butter to the pan, as the oil of the pesto will be enough.

When the pesto is warm, crack the eggs in the pan and cover them with a lid.

Cook over medium heat until the egg whites are set and the edges of the eggs are crispy.

Remove from heat and serve plain or on top of sourdough bread.

Serving

These pesto eggs are amazing on their own with a simple:

• Pinch of black pepper, chili flakes or red pepper flakes, and garlic powder.
• Fresh feta cheese or ricotta cheese and a few leaves of fresh basil.
• Grated Parmesan cheese or even cheddar cheese.
• A drizzle of Hot Sauce.
• A few extra pine nuts

But you can also serve the eggs on a toast of your favorite bread. It can be sourdough bread or keto bread recipe, keto English muffins, or a slice of paleo cassava bread recipe.

Start by toasting the bread in a bread toaster until it’s warm and crispy.

Then, spread some cold spread on your bread like:

• Mashed avocado or try my 4-Ingredient Guacamole Recipe
• Cottage Cheese for a fresh flavor and taste
• Ricotta Cheese

Finally, top the slice with pesto and fried egg.

Frequently Asked Questions

Below are your most frequent questions about this recipe.

Can I Use Dairy-Free Pesto?

Absolutely, you can use a plant-based pesto recipe made without cheese.

They contain the same amount of olive oil which is the main ingredient to make this pesto egg recipe perfect.

Can I Make Scrambled Eggs With This Recipe?

Absolutely; instead of cracking the eggs in the pan, crack them in a bowl.

Beat the eggs and pour over the warm pesto and scramble following my keto scrambled eggs recipe for more detailed instructions.

Can I Halve The Recipe?

Yes, you can make only one egg at a time.

Which Pan Works The Best?

The best is to use a non-stick pan or cast iron well seasoned to avoid the eggs sticking to the pan.