July 12, 2024

Pesto Egg Toast

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Last Updated on July 12, 2024 by Annie

Spinach pesto surrounds a fried egg lofted on a piece of toast in this flavorful Pesto Egg Toast recipe. Ready in 5 minutes, this dairy-free pesto fried egg toast makes a quick and easy breakfast, brunch, or snack.

A top down picture of a white and blue plate with a slice of pesto egg toast topped with dairy-free feta cheese.

We just keep getting toasted this summer and I am loving it! Last week this toasty summer series took on the sweeter side with a simple peanut butter and banana toast. This week, we’re serving up an extra summery slice of toast made with fresh garden pesto.

Pesto fried eggs made a huge splash on social media a few years back with good reason. Fresh pesto in a hot skillet is used as the oil to cook a fried egg that can easily top a crispy slice of toast.

Why We Love Pesto Fried Eggs on Toast

My affinity for all things pesto runs far and wide especially in the summer months when I can use my abundance of fresh basil to use. Some of the reasons we love to make these pesto fried eggs on toast include:

  • Vibrant flavors. The burst of garlic and basil in the pesto paired with the slightly goopy fried egg is absolutely sensational!
  • Versatile. Like most of these simple summer toasts you can make changes and tweaks based on your personal preferences.
  • Quick. These fried pesto eggs take less than 5 minutes to whip up making them a quick and easy breakfast or snack recipe.
A slice of pesto egg on toast topped to expose the egg yolk partially set.

Dairy-Free Changes to Pesto Egg Toast

I would suggest keeping two things in mind when you are making this pesto egg toast recipe. The pesto and the bread.

  • Spinach Pesto– I used this simple spinach pesto recipe to keep the pesto dairy-free. If you are looking to use a store-bought pesto be sure to check the ingredients before you begin as most pestos are made with cheese.
  • Bread– Look over the ingredients on the package of bread you are planning to use.

How to Make Dairy-Free Pesto Egg Toast

Ingredients You’ll Need

  • Spinach Pesto– Or another dairy-free pesto for the base.
  • Eggs– I like to use a large egg.
  • Seasoning– Salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes make a great topper.
  • Bread– You can use sliced bread or even french bread cut into thick slices.
A white and blue plate with sliced bread and a small dish with spinach pesto in front.

Step-by-Step Directions for Pesto Egg on Toast

  • Toast bread: Place bread in toaster and toast to your desired level of doneness.
  • Heat a small non-stick skillet over medium-low heat.
  • Add pesto to the pan and make a small well in the center of the pesto.
  • Crack egg: Once hot, crack an egg in the center of the pesto.
  • Cover and cook about 2 minutes or until the egg white has set.
  • Plate up: Transfer the pesto egg to your toasted bread and top with salt, pepper, green onion, etc.
A non-stick skillet with two Tablespoons of spinach pesto and a well in the center for the egg.
A non-stick skillet with an egg cracked in the center of a well of spinach pesto.
A pesto fried egg in a non-stick skillet after covering to cook.

Helpful Kitchen Tools

When you are ready to whip up some delicious pesto fried eggs on toast, here are some kitchen tools you might find helpful.

  • Non-stick skillet– Used to heat the pesto and fry the egg.
  • Toaster– Great for toasting up a slice of bread.
  • Spatula– Large and flexible, perfect for lifting the entire fried egg.
Dairy-free pesto egg on toast on a white and blue plate with a blue and white towel in the back left.

Serving Suggestions

You can eat this pesto fried egg toast as is or zhuzh it up with a few different toppings or dressings:

  • Smashed avocado (smashed on the toast then the pesto fried egg on top)
  • Feta cheese crumbles
  • Green onion/ chive
  • Cilantro
  • Bacon Crumbles
  • Breakfast Sausage (a patty on top of the toast then the pesto fried egg lofted over it)
  • Chili Crisp Oil

Sides to Serve with Pesto Eggs

This easy dairy-free pesto egg toast makes a wonderful snack, breakfast, or brunch recipe. Here are some sides to pair with it and make it a meal:

A hand holding a slice of pesto egg toast with bright yellow egg yolk.

Eggy Breakfast Recipes to Make Next

If you tried this pesto fried egg toast recipe please let me know in the comments below!

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A top down picture of the pesto fried egg toast with a slice cut out and the egg yolk running in the middle.
Pesto fried egg toast topped with dairy-free feta on a white and blue plate.
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Pesto Egg Toast

Dairy-Free spinach pesto cooks a fried egg lofted on crisp toast in this simple Pesto Egg Toast recipe.

Course Breakfast, Brunch
Cuisine American
Keyword Fried Egg, Pesto, Spinach Pesto, Toast
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings 1 pesto fried egg

Ingredients

  • 2 Tablespoons Fresh Pesto dairy-free
  • 1 large Egg
  • Salt + Pepper to taste
  • 1 slice Bread toasted

Instructions

  1. Place bread in toaster and toast to your desired level of doneness.
  2. Heat a small non-stick skillet over medium-low heat.

  3. Add 2 Tablespoons pesto to the pan and make a small well in the center of the pesto.

  4. Once hot, crack 1 large egg in the center of the pesto.

  5. Cover and cook about 2 minutes or until the egg white has set.
  6. Transfer the pesto egg to your toasted bread and top with salt, pepper, green onion, etc.

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