Spinach Pesto Sourdough Toast (Printable Version)

Crisp sourdough topped with vibrant spinach pesto and soft-boiled egg for a nutritious meal.

# Ingredient List:

→ Spinach Pesto

01 - 2 cups fresh baby spinach, packed
02 - 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves
03 - 1/4 cup toasted pine nuts
04 - 1 small garlic clove
05 - 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
06 - 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
07 - 1 tablespoon lemon juice
08 - Salt and black pepper to taste

→ Toast and Topping

09 - 2 large slices sourdough bread
10 - 2 large eggs
11 - 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, optional
12 - Freshly ground black pepper to taste
13 - Flaky sea salt for garnish
14 - Chili flakes or microgreens, optional for serving

# How to Make:

01 - In a food processor, combine spinach, basil, pine nuts, garlic, Parmesan, and lemon juice. Pulse until finely chopped. With the motor running, drizzle in olive oil until the pesto reaches a smooth, spreadable consistency. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
02 - Bring a saucepan of water to a gentle boil. Lower the eggs in carefully and cook for 6 minutes for a soft, jammy yolk. Remove eggs and transfer to an ice bath for 2 minutes. Peel gently under cool running water.
03 - While eggs cook, toast the sourdough slices until golden and crisp. Optionally, brush with butter while hot.
04 - Spread a generous layer of spinach pesto over each toast slice. Halve the soft-boiled eggs and place atop the pesto. Season with flaky sea salt, black pepper, and optional chili flakes or microgreens.
05 - Serve immediately while warm.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • The pesto comes together in minutes but tastes like you spent serious time in the kitchen.
  • That jammy egg yolk breaks right into the pesto, creating its own sauce that feels almost indulgent for breakfast.
  • It's elegant enough for company but honest enough for a quiet Tuesday morning.
02 -
  • The eggs must go into already-boiling water, not cold water, or you won't get that jammy center; this mistake taught me more than I wanted to know.
  • Pesto separates if you let it sit too long, but a quick stir or even a splash of lemon juice brings it back together.
03 -
  • Bring your eggs to room temperature before boiling by leaving them out for 10 minutes; this prevents that chalky ring and gives you a more perfect yolk.
  • If pine nuts aren't in your budget, sunflower seeds work beautifully and cost less, and honestly some people prefer them now that they've tried it that way.
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