Mozzarella & Pesto Egg Sandwich
A savory, high-protein breakfast sandwich featuring fluffy eggs, melted mozzarella, and flavorful basil pesto. Perfectly toasted and ready in under 10 minutes to start your day right.
Prep
2 min
Cook
5 min
Total
7 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 HealthComfortably satisfied
Fullness that has staying power
This meal is designed to feel substantial, so finishing it can feel like the meal is complete rather than the start of an evening of grazing.
Notice: fullness 2–3 hours later
Steadier 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
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
2 min
Cook
5 min
Total
7 min
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Equipment
Large skillet · Whisk · Mixing bowl · Knife and cutting board
Time saver
Meal prep option: You can bake a batch of whisked eggs in a greased muffin tin at 350°F for 15 minutes to have grab-and-go egg patties all week.
Do these three things first
- 1Prep oz mozzarella cheese (sliced)
- 2Set out all ingredients before cooking
- 3Measure the pantry ingredients before heating the pan
Ingredients
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Ingredients
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Instructions
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Next: Heat a small non-stick skillet over medium…
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Heat a small non-stick skillet over medium…
Heat a small non-stick skillet over medium heat and lightly coat with olive oil spray.
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Whisk the eggs in a small bowl…
Whisk the eggs in a small bowl with a pinch of salt and black pepper. Pour into the skillet and cook for 2 to 3 minutes, folding the edges inward with a spatula to form a patty roughly the size of your English muffin.
Allow: 2 to 3 minutes
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Place the sliced mozzarella on top of…
Place the sliced mozzarella on top of the eggs during the final minute of cooking. Cover the pan briefly with a lid so the cheese melts perfectly.
Ready when: everything is assembled and ready to enjoy
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Toast the whole-grain English muffin until golden…
While the eggs are cooking, toast the whole-grain English muffin until golden and crisp.
Look for: golden and crisp
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Spread the basil pesto evenly over the…
Spread the basil pesto evenly over the bottom half of the toasted muffin. (If you have a handful of baby spinach or arugula in the crisper drawer, toss it on top of the pesto for a quick veggie boost!).
Ready when: everything is assembled and ready to enjoy
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Slide the cheesy egg patty onto the…
Slide the cheesy egg patty onto the muffin, cap it with the top half, and enjoy immediately.
Ready when: everything is assembled and ready to enjoy
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