Pesto Egg
Pesto Egg is a easy Italian recipe that serves 1. 200 calories per serving. Recipe by Senpai Kai on YouTube.
Prep: 5 min | Cook: 5 min | Total: 15 min
Cost: $0.77 total, $0.77 per serving
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons Pesto (store‑bought or homemade, preferably fresh basil based)
- 1 piece Large Egg (room temperature for even cooking)
- 1 teaspoon Olive Oil (for greasing the pan)
- 1 pinch Salt (to taste)
- 1 pinch Black Pepper (freshly ground if possible)
Instructions
Heat the Skillet
Place the non‑stick skillet over medium heat and add the olive oil, swirling to coat the surface.
Time: PT1M
Temperature: Medium heat
Spread the Pesto
Spoon the pesto into the center of the hot skillet and use the spoon to spread it into a roughly 4‑inch circle.
Time: PT30S
Temperature: Medium heat
Crack the Egg
Crack the egg directly onto the pesto, keeping the yolk centered.
Time: PT30S
Temperature: Medium heat
Cook the Egg
Let the egg cook undisturbed until the whites are set but the yolk is still runny, about 3 minutes. For a fully set yolk, cover the skillet with a lid for the last minute.
Time: PT3M
Temperature: Medium heat
Season and Serve
Season with a pinch of salt and pepper, slide the pesto‑egg onto a plate, and enjoy immediately.
Time: PT30S
Nutrition Facts
- Calories
- 200
- Protein
- 12g
- Carbohydrates
- 2g
- Fat
- 15g
- Fiber
- 1g
Dietary info: Vegetarian, Gluten‑Free
Allergens: Eggs, Tree nuts (pine nuts in pesto), Dairy (Parmesan in pesto)
Last updated: April 20, 2026






