{"id":3259,"date":"2025-11-10T14:04:46","date_gmt":"2025-11-10T14:04:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/slimmingworld.wpenginepowered.com\/blog\/?p=3259"},"modified":"2025-11-24T13:23:55","modified_gmt":"2025-11-24T13:23:55","slug":"pesto-eggs-3-ways-with-video","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.slimmingworld.co.uk\/blog\/pesto-eggs-3-ways-with-video\/","title":{"rendered":"Pesto eggs – 3 ways"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Eggs are an amazing Slimming World staple for many of our members. They\u2019re quick and easy to cook, they\u2019re versatile and they\u2019re free on the Food Optimising plan (so you can tuck in whenever you like, with no need to worry about weighing, measuring or counting).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Adding pesto is a great way to jazz up your eggs – no, we\u2019re not yolking! With our simple recipe, you can keep portions of pesto in your freezer, ready to use when you want an extra pop of flavour.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here\u2019s how to make your pesto cubes, with three tasty brunch ideas that put them to brilliant use.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

More on the blog: Tortilla-style wrap – 3 ways<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n

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How to make your pesto cubes<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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makes 12 cubes
1\u00bd Syns per cube
ready in 5 mins (plus freezing time)
suitable for freezing<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What you need:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

80g fresh basil leaves
25g pine nuts
2 garlic cloves, crushed
zest and juice from 1 small unwaxed lemon
50g grated fresh Parmesan<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What you do: <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

1. Put the basil, pine nuts, garlic, lemon zest and juice into a food processor with 8 tbsp water and blend to a paste.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2. Stir in the Parmesan (or vegetarian alternative) and a little salt to taste.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

3. Drop a level tbsp of the mixture into 12 compartments of a large ice cube tray. Seal in a food bag or wrap in cling film and freeze until needed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pesto eggs breakfast bake<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n
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serves 4
11\/2 syns per serving
ready in 10 minutes<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What you need:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

4 large tomatoes, halved
8 large mushrooms
4 eggs
4 frozen pesto cubes, halved
low-calorie cooking spray<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What you do:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

1. Preheat your oven to 180\u00b0C\/fan 160\u00b0C\/gas 5. Arrange the tomatoes and mushrooms in a baking dish, crack in the eggs and pop the pesto cubes into any gaps. Lightly spritz with low-calorie cooking spray.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2. Bake for 5-8 minutes, or until the mushrooms and eggs are cooked to your liking. Divide everything between 4 plates and serve straight away.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Pesto fried eggs<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n
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serves 2
11\/2 Syns per serving
ready in 10 minutes<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What you need:<\/strong>
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2 frozen pesto cubes
low-calorie cooking spray
4 eggs<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What you do:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

1. Add the pesto cubes to a non-stick frying pan with a spritz of low-calorie cooking spray and heat until melted. Crack in the eggs and fry until they\u2019re cooked to your liking. Serve 2 eggs per person with your favourite Speed veg (we love them with asparagus).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pesto scrambled eggs<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n
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serves 2
11\/2 syns per serving
ready in 10 minutes<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What you need:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

2 frozen pesto cubes
4 eggs<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What you do:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

1. Add the pesto cubes to a non-stick frying pan and heat until melted.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2. Meanwhile, whisk the eggs, then add to the pan and stir to combine. Cook, stirring, until the eggs are done to your liking. Divide between 2 plates to serve.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

More for members: Slimming World members<\/a> have access to more than 2,300 recipes on the exclusive members\u2019 website<\/a>, including lots of ideas for a tasty weekend brunch. If you\u2019re in the mood for a pancake stack, eggs Benny or maybe a full Mexican, we\u2019ve got a slimming-friendly recipe for you to try.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Find out more about joining Slimming World here.<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

More on the blog:<\/strong>
Baked feta pasta<\/a><\/strong>
Slimming World school cake<\/a><\/strong>
Pizza omelette <\/a><\/strong>
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