Pesto Eggs on Toast

For a Serving Size of Two:

Ingredients:

For eggs: 

• 2 whole eggs 
• 2 sourdough bread slices 
• 50 grams onion, finely chopped
• 50 grams tomato finely chopped 
• 30 grams chopped spinach 
• 1 teaspoon chilli flakes
• 2 teaspoons olive oil
• Salt and pepper to taste

For pesto: 

• 150 g basil leaves 
• 1.5 teaspoon olive oil
• 1 tablespoon finely chopped garlic
• 1 teaspoon lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon pine nuts or walnuts
• Salt & pepper to taste

Procedure:

For pesto:

• Heat a small frying pan on low heat.
• Add the pine nuts or walnuts and heat until golden. To keep the nuts from overcooking and scorching, keep stirring the frying pan every few seconds.
• Add all ingredients, except olive oil, in the food processor. Pulse until chopped.
• Add oil and pulse into a smooth paste.

For eggs:

• Heat oil in a pan, crack the egg into one side of the pan, and cook for 2-3 mins, add the tomatoes, onions, salt & pepper, add 1 tbsp freshly prepared pesto and saute for 3-4 mins
• Take the egg pesto mixture out and place it on a piece of toast, add the spinach to the skillet and cook for 2-3 mins, or until wilted. 
• Place the egg mixture on the toasted piece,  then add sauteed spinach, if desired, and top with chilli flakes.
• Repeat the same procedure for the second serving.
• Serve immediately.

Nutritional Benefits:

• Stacked with nutrients, eggs provide the best quality proteins essential for the body metabolism.
• The sourdough bread and the vegetable combination helps in providing satiety and preventing hunger spikes due to their fibre content.
• The homemade pesto sauce is a great alternative to the store bought one as it is without cheese. The pesto made from basil leaves, olive oil, and nuts offers heart-healthy fats, antioxidants, and anti-inflammatory properties. B
• asil itself is known for its antimicrobial benefits and potential to promote liver health. Overall this recipe is a quick and easy to prepare meal for breakfast.Nutritional Information:

• Calories: 702 kcal
• Protein: 27.2 g
• Carbohydrates: 53.9 g
• Fat: 42.3 g