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Pesto Eggs on Wholegrain Toast: The Green Breakfast Trend

By the Healthy Plate team

Pesto Eggs

One of TikTok's most recurring breakfast hits: instead of frying eggs in oil, you fry them in a spoon of pesto. The basil and garlic give the eggs a whole new flavour, with crispy edges.

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Why it's a healthy breakfast

  • Pesto instead of oil or butter
  • Egg protein keeps you full
  • Wholegrain toast and avocado = fibre and healthy fats

Pesto Eggs

3 minPrep
5 minCook
1Serving
380kcal

Ingredients

  • 2 eggs
  • 1 tbsp basil pesto
  • 1 slice wholewheat toast
  • 1/4 avocado
  • Cherry tomatoes
  • Pinch of chilli flakes

Method

  1. Heat the pan and spread the pesto.
  2. Crack the eggs over the pesto and cover for 2.5 minutes.
  3. Toast the bread and spread with mashed avocado.
  4. Top with the eggs, tomatoes and chilli flakes.
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Tip

Make homemade pesto with basil, walnuts and olive oil — healthier, cheaper, and keeps a week.

Quick homemade pesto

Blend a handful of basil with a spoon of almonds or pine nuts, a garlic clove, two spoons of olive oil, a little parmesan and lemon. Keeps a week in the fridge.

Frequently asked questions

Is pesto high in calories?

Fairly, so one spoon per plate is enough.

What can replace basil?

Spinach, rocket or parsley all work well.

Can I skip the bread?

Yes — serve with salad or avocado.

⚠️ For general education only. If you have a health condition or allergy, consult your doctor.