Viral Pesto Eggs From TikTok

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup Pine Nuts (toasted)
• 1 clove Garlic (peeled)
• 1 cup Fresh Basil Leaves (packed, washed)
• 1/2 tsp Salt (fine sea salt)
• 1/4 cup Parmigiano Reggiano (freshly grated)
• 2 tablespoons Olive Oil (extra virgin)
• 2 large Large Eggs (room temperature)
• 2 slices Garlic Bread Slices (store‑bought or homemade)
• 1 pinch Flaky Salt (for finishing)
• 1 pinch Crushed Red Pepper Flakes (fresh)

Instructions

1. Toast Pine Nuts

   Place pine nuts in a dry skillet over medium heat and stir continuously until golden and fragrant, about 2 minutes.

   Time: PT2M

   Temperature: medium heat

2. Blend Pesto

   In a food processor, combine toasted pine nuts, garlic clove, fresh basil, salt, grated Parmigiano Reggiano, and olive oil. Pulse until smooth but still slightly textured.

   Time: PT3M

3. Heat Skillet

   Wipe skillet clean, return to stove over medium heat. Add a thin drizzle of olive oil if needed.

   Time: PT1M

   Temperature: medium heat

4. Cook Pesto Eggs

   Spoon a generous amount of pesto onto the skillet, spreading slightly. Crack the eggs directly onto the pesto. Cover with the lid and cook for about 4 minutes until whites are set but yolks remain runny.

   Time: PT4M

   Temperature: medium heat

5. Warm Garlic Bread

   While eggs are cooking, place garlic bread slices in a separate pan or toaster and heat until lightly crisp, about 2 minutes.

   Time: PT2M

6. Assemble Dish

   Transfer garlic bread to a plate, place the pesto‑cooked eggs on top. Drizzle any remaining pesto oil, sprinkle flaky salt and a pinch of crushed red pepper flakes.

   Time: PT2M

Nutrition Facts

Calories

350

Protein

15g

Carbohydrates

30g

Fat

20g

Fiber

2g