Pesto Egg Scramble with Blistered Tomatoes
A savory, protein-packed breakfast featuring soft scrambled eggs swirled with basil pesto and blistered cherry tomatoes. Served over thick-cut toasted sourdough for sustained morning energy.
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Before you start
Your 10-minute game plan
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Equipment
Large skillet · Whisk · Knife and cutting board
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Look for a high-quality refrigerated pesto, or use leftover homemade pesto for the brightest basil flavor.
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- 1Set out all ingredients before cooking
- 2Measure the pantry ingredients before heating the pan
- 3Read through the steps once before you begin
Ingredients
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Ingredients
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Next: Heat a splash of olive oil or…
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Heat a splash of olive oil or…
Heat a splash of olive oil or a pat of butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add the cherry tomatoes and a pinch of salt, cooking until they blister and start to burst (about 3 to 4 minutes).
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Crack the eggs into a bowl
Crack the eggs into a bowl, whisk thoroughly, and pour them into the skillet alongside the tomatoes. Immediately lower the heat to medium-low.
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Gently fold the eggs with a spatula
Gently fold the eggs with a spatula. When they are about halfway set, spoon in the basil pesto and gently swirl it through the eggs.
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Continue to cook until the eggs are…
Continue to cook until the eggs are just set but still soft and hydrated. Remove from heat and season with freshly cracked black pepper.
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Toast the sourdough bread (cut to about…
Toast the sourdough bread (cut to about 1 inch thick), top with the pesto scramble and blistered tomatoes, and serve warm. If using garlic, lightly rub the raw clove over the toasted sourdough before plating for an incredible flavor boost.
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The nutrition underneath
Why this bowl holds together
Lowering the heat right before adding…
Lowering the heat right before adding the eggs is the secret to keeping them soft and preventing a rubbery texture.
Look for a high-quality refrigerated pesto
Look for a high-quality refrigerated pesto, or use leftover homemade pesto for the brightest basil flavor.
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