Pesto Scrambled Eggs

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Pep up breakfast (or dinner) with a little pesto. And be careful not to overcook your eggs. Scrambled eggs are at their best when you see soft, creamy curds. Serve with a slice of whole-grain toast and sliced tomatoes.

Pesto Scrambled Eggs
Photo: Photographer / Brie Passano Styling / Annie Probst / Holly Raibikis
Active Time:
10 mins
Total Time:
10 mins
Servings:
2

Ingredients

  • 4 large eggs

  • 4 teaspoons water

  • Pinch of salt

  • 2 tablespoons pesto

  • Ground pepper to taste

Directions

  1. Whisk eggs, water and salt in a small bowl. Place pesto in a small nonstick skillet and heat over medium heat. Add the egg mixture and cook, stirring, until the eggs are just set, about 2 minutes. Serve sprinkled with pepper.

Originally appeared: EatingWell.com, February 2022

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

208 Calories
16g Fat
2g Carbs
13g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 2
Serving Size 2 eggs
Calories 208
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 2g 1%
Total Sugars 1g
Protein 13g 26%
Total Fat 16g 21%
Saturated Fat 4g 20%
Cholesterol 372mg 124%
Vitamin A 815IU 16%
Vitamin D 82IU 21%
Vitamin E 3mg 18%
Folate 51mcg 13%
Vitamin K 30mcg 25%
Sodium 440mg 19%
Calcium 83mg 6%
Iron 2mg 11%
Magnesium 19mg 5%
Potassium 169mg 4%
Zinc 1mg 9%
Vitamin B12 1mcg 42%

Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.

* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.

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