Imagine a breakfast so incredible it transforms your ordinary morning into a gourmet experience. This Garlic Scape Pesto and Egg Toast is not just a meal; it's a culinary adventure that combines the bold, zesty flavors of fresh garlic scapes with perfectly cooked eggs and crispy toast. Whether you're a foodie looking to impress or simply craving something extraordinary, this recipe promises to tantalize your senses and revolutionize your breakfast routine.
Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 10 mins
Total Time: 20 mins
Cuisine: Snack
Serves: 2 servings
Ingredients
- 1 cup garlic scapes, chopped
- 1/2 cup parmesan cheese, grated
- 1/4 cup pine nuts
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- 2 eggs
- 4 slices of bread
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the garlic scape pesto by combining chopped garlic scapes, grated parmesan cheese, pine nuts, and olive oil in a food processor. Blend until smooth and creamy, scraping down the sides as needed.
- Toast the bread slices until they are golden brown and crisp. You can use a toaster or a skillet with a small amount of butter for extra flavor.
- Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat. Crack the eggs into the skillet, being careful not to break the yolks. Cook the eggs sunny-side up or to your preferred doneness, seasoning with a pinch of salt.
- Spread a generous layer of the freshly made garlic scape pesto onto each toasted bread slice, ensuring even coverage.
- Carefully place a perfectly cooked egg on top of each pesto-covered toast slice.
- Sprinkle additional salt to taste and optionally garnish with fresh cracked black pepper or extra grated parmesan cheese.
- Serve immediately while the toast is warm and the egg yolk is still runny, allowing the pesto and egg to create a rich, creamy texture when mixed.
Tips
- Use fresh, vibrant garlic scapes for the most intense flavor. Look for bright green, firm scapes at farmers markets or local produce stores.
- Toast your bread until it's golden and crisp to provide the perfect crunchy base for your pesto and egg.
- For the smoothest pesto, toast your pine nuts lightly before blending to enhance their nutty flavor.
- Control your egg cooking technique: For a perfectly runny yolk, cook on medium-low heat and cover the skillet briefly to help the top set without overcooking.
- If you don't have pine nuts, substitute with almonds or walnuts for a unique twist.
- Prep your ingredients beforehand to make the cooking process smooth and enjoyable.
- Serve immediately to enjoy the optimal temperature and texture of your toast, pesto, and egg.
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 520kcal
Carbohydrates: 25g
Protein: 22g
Fat: 38g
Saturated Fat: 9g
Cholesterol: 190mg
