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.
Prep
5 min
Cook
5 min
Total
10 min
Makes
1 serving
The feel-good payoff
Why this meal can feel especially good in perimenopause
Think practical wins: steadier energy, comfortable fullness and one less food decision. Your response is personal, so use the prompts below to notice what works for you.
Perimenopause symptoms and relief · Office on Women’s HealthSteadier energy
Feel fueled, not flattened
A complete meal with protein, carbohydrates and fats is designed to offer more staying power than a quick carb-only fix.
Notice: energy 1–3 hours later
Clearer, simpler choices
Let the recipe do the thinking
Clear steps and a complete plate mean fewer decisions when focus is in short supply—and a more substantial meal once you are done.
Notice: focus + energy later
More staying power
Make the next few hours easier
This meal is built to be more sustaining than a snack-sized stopgap, with enough substance to carry you into the next part of the day.
Notice: energy + fullness later
A steadier afternoon
Give your day a solid food foundation
Being properly fed cannot solve a hard day, but a substantial meal can remove hunger and an energy dip from the list of things you are juggling.
Notice: mood + energy later
Setup
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Prep
5 min
Cook
5 min
Total
10 min
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Equipment
Large skillet · Whisk · Knife and cutting board
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Instructions
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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).
Look for: 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.
Look for: the eggs are just set but still soft and hydrated
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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.
Ready when: everything is assembled and ready to enjoy
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