Cilantro Pesto Eggs
The TikTok famous pesto egg has a new twist with an egg cooked in cilantro pesto and added on top of a warm tortilla with beans!
What you will need
4 Eggs
4 Tortillas
15 oz canned Black Beans
1/2 tsp Salt
pinch Red Pepper Flakes
1 tbsp Cotija Cheese
Cilantro Pesto
1/4 cup Pumpkin Seeds
1 bunch Cilantro
1 clove Garlic
1 Jalapeno
1 Lime
1/2 cup Cotija Cheese
pinch Salt
pinch Black Pepper
1/2 cup Olive Oil
(Nutritional facts 257 calories, 14.84 g fat, 18.59 g carbohydrates, 12.37 g protein, 185 mg cholesterol, 989 mg sodium)How to cook
1
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Gather ingredients. Make cilantro pesto.
2
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Add a heaping spoonful of cilantro pesto to a nonstick skillet and heat over medium.
3
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Crack the egg over the pesto and add a lid to gently steam the top of the egg.
4
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In a separate pan, add the tortilla and beans to warm up. Squish the beans a bit with a fork or spoon.
5
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When the tortilla and beans are warm, transfer the egg cooked to your liking to the top.
6
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Top your egg with cotija cheese, salt, and red pepper flakes to taste.
7
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If you like, top with a bit of fresh chopped cilantro as well! Enjoy!
Cilantro Pesto
Try cooking an egg in this pesto for a delicious breakfast! Also an amazing topping for fajitas, tacos, or burritos.