Feta Pesto Eggs

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These Feta Pesto Eggs are a great option for a high-protein breakfast, brunch, or quick dinner—and they make for a comforting recipe, too! Grind almonds garlic together. Add basil feta olive oil and black pepper. Puree to a smooth paste.Heat olive oil in a nonstick skillet and spread and warm the pest. Break your eggs into the pesto – 2 or 4. Cover a little to set and remove the lid. Cook slowly until set. I like jammy yolks, but cook until your own desired doneness.Ready to dip a slice into this?

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Feta Pesto Eggs

By Diane Kochilas

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 15

Servings

Eggs, Greek Breakfast, Main Courses, Mediterranean Diet, News, Recipes

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 15

Servings

Eggs, Greek Breakfast, Main Courses, Mediterranean Diet, News, Recipes

Ingredients

1 cup fresh basil leaves
3 garlic cloves
2 tablespoons unpeeled raw almonds
1/3 cup crumbled Greek feta
2 - 3 tablespoons extra virgin Greek olive oil
Black pepper to taste
Salt to taste
2 - 4 eggs
Paprika smoked paprika, cayenne or red pepper flakes, optional

Instructions

Coarsely chop the basil.
Grind the almonds and garlic together in a food processor. Add the basil leaves and feta and process to a paste. Add the olive oil and pepper. Taste for salt and adjust seasoning as desired.
Place the pesto in a nonstick frying pan and heat over low-medium heat. Carefully crack the eggs into the pesto to make 2 or 4sunny side up eggs. Cover and cook until the whites start to congeal. Remove the lid and cook to desired doneness.
Slide onto a serving plate and serve with good sourdough bread or on top of a piece of toasted sliced sourdough bread. Sprinkle if desired with paprika, smoked paprika, pepper flakes or cayenne.

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Feta Pesto Eggs are a versatile and flavorful dish that’s perfect for any meal of the day. Whether you’re looking for a hearty breakfast, a quick brunch, or a satisfying dinner, this recipe is sure to impress.

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