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Pesto Egg Breakfast Sandwich

Pesto Egg Breakfast Sandwich: Quick, Healthy Morning Bliss

A quick and healthy Pesto Egg Breakfast Sandwich to kick-start your day with fluffy eggs and zesty pesto.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 sandwiches
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Calories: 290

Ingredients
  

For the Egg Mixture
  • 6 large Eggs fresh eggs preferred
  • ½ cup Egg Whites carton egg whites can save time
  • ¼ cup Milk or Milk Alternative any preferred dairy-free option
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 teaspoon Pepper
For the Sandwich Assembly
  • 4 whole Whole-Grain English Muffins serves as the base
  • ½ cup Pesto homemade or store-bought
  • 1 cup Shredded Mozzarella Cheese opt for dairy-free cheese if needed
  • 1 cup Fresh Tomato Slices optional
For Freezing and Reheating
  • 1 sheet Parchment or Wax Paper use to wrap sandwiches for freezing

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Mixing Bowl
  • baking dish
  • Knife or circular cutter

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line an 8x8 inch baking dish with parchment paper.
  2. In a mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, egg whites, milk, salt, and pepper until well combined and frothy.
  3. Pour the egg mixture into the prepared baking dish and bake for 15 minutes until the egg is set.
  4. Let the baked egg cool, then cut into squares or circles for your sandwich.
  5. Assemble the sandwiches by placing an egg patty on each muffin half, adding pesto and cheese before capping with the other muffin half.
  6. For immediate serving, bake the assembled sandwiches for an additional 5-10 minutes or wrap tightly in parchment for freezing.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sandwichCalories: 290kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 20gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 200mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 350mgFiber: 4gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 2mg

Notes

These sandwiches can be frozen for up to 1 month. Thaw in the fridge overnight for best results.

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