Pesto Egg Toast
Crispy toast topped with pesto, a perfectly cooked egg, and melted parmesan—breakfast that tastes fancy but takes 10 minutes. Serve with a croissant and latte for the full picture.
- Total time
- 10 min
- Servings
- 1
- Calories
- 280
- Protein
- 12g

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Ingredients
- 1 slice bread (sliced)
- 1 whole egg
- 1.5 tbsp pesto
- 1 tbsp parmesan cheese, grated
Instructions
- 1
Toast the bread until golden brown and crispy, about 2 minutes per side.
- 2
Spread pesto evenly over the warm toast. Sprinkle parmesan on top.
- 3
Heat a small skillet over medium heat with a light coat of oil, about 1 minute.
- 4
Crack the egg into the skillet. Cook until whites set but yolk still jiggles, 3–4 minutes.
- 5
Slide the egg onto the pesto toast. Serve immediately.
Tools you’ll need
- toaster
- small skillet (8-inch)
- spatula
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