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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
Pesto Egg Toast
quicksimplefreshamericanvegetarianeggscrispycreamy

Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1

    Toast the bread until golden brown and crispy, about 2 minutes per side.

  2. Step 2

    Spread pesto evenly over the warm toast. Sprinkle parmesan on top.

  3. Step 3

    Heat a small skillet over medium heat with a light coat of oil, about 1 minute.

  4. Step 4

    Crack the egg into the skillet. Cook until whites set but yolk still jiggles, 3–4 minutes.

  5. Step 5

    Slide the egg onto the pesto toast. Serve immediately.

Tools you’ll need

  • toaster
  • small skillet (8-inch)
  • spatula

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