Name: Healthy Breakfast Recipes: Eggs on Toast with Pesto
Prep time: 3 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 10 min
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons pesto; 2 eggs; pinch of kosher salt; pinch of ground black pepper; pinch of red pepper flakes; 2 pieces sourdough bread; 2 ounces herbed goat's cheese

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Healthy Breakfast Recipes: Eggs on Toast with Pesto

Try one of our favorite healthy breakfast recipes - these eggs with pesto are a savory and delicious recipe.

Prep Time 3 minutes

Cook Time 5 minutes

Additional Time 2 minutes

Total Time 10 minutes

Ingredients

2 tablespoons pesto
2 eggs
pinch of kosher salt
pinch of ground black pepper
pinch of red pepper flakes
2 pieces sourdough bread
2 ounces herbed goat's cheese

Instructions

Heat a medium frying pan over medium heat. Once hot, spread the pesto in a thin layer across the pan.
When the pesto is warm, crack the eggs into the pan. Sprinkle with salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes. Cook the eggs for 4 to 5 minutes or until the whites are set and no longer translucent.
Meanwhile, toast the bread and spread the goat cheese on it.
Remove the eggs from the pan and place them on the toast.
Serve immediately and enjoy!

Nutrition Information:

Yield:

Serving Size:

1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 365Total Fat: 17gSaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 196mgSodium: 640mgCarbohydrates: 35gFiber: 2gSugar: 3gProtein: 18g

What are healthy breakfast foods?

Eggs - they’re a great source of protein and increase fullness and help maintain steady blood sugar. They’re very versatile and can be used in a multitude of ways.

Nuts - they’re filling and calorie-dense. They’re satisfying and nutritious.

Oatmeal - they’re full of fiber and helps reduce cholesterol. Oats are rich in antioxidants and are good for heart health. They’re also gluten-free.

Berries - they’re packed with antioxidants and low in sugar. They’re also low in calories and taste great.

Are eggs healthy for breakfast?

Eggs got a bit of a bad rap because of their cholesterol content. Eating one or two eggs a day can be healthy as they're an efficient calorie source, a good source of protein, and heart-healthy (source).

Why is a healthy breakfast important?

A healthy breakfast can be fuel for the day and set you up for a day of healthy eating.

Skipping breakfast can lead to the 'hangry' feeling later in the day, which can sometimes lead to overeating. (source) Check out all our breakfast recipes for more ideas.