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Ultimate Crispy Fried Egg with Parsley Pesto and Beans

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A delightful dish featuring crispy fried eggs paired with vibrant parsley pesto and hearty butter beans.

Ingredients

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  • 30g grated parmesan
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 tbsp oil
  • Small knob butter (optional)
  • 1 garlic clove
  • 1 tin butter beans
  • 1 cup stock (veg or chicken) or water
  • Pinch of chili flakes (optional)
  • Drizzle of olive oil
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 lemon (zest for pesto, 1 tbsp juice for beans)
  • Handful of fresh parsley (approximately 15g/half a bunch)
  • 20g grated parmesan for the pesto
  • 3–4 tbsp olive oil

Instructions

  1. Make the Parsley Pesto
  2. Prep the Ingredients: Start by washing the parsley and patting it dry. Trim the leaves from the stems and set them aside.
  3. Blend It Up: In a food processor, combine the parsley leaves, grated parmesan, garlic, and a pinch of salt. Pulse a few times to break it down.
  4. Add the Olive Oil: While the processor is running, slowly drizzle in the olive oil. Keep blending until you reach a smooth consistency.
  5. Set Aside: Transfer your pesto to a bowl.
  6. Prepare the Beans
  7. Cook the Beans: In a small saucepan, warm the butter beans along with the stock over medium heat.
  8. Season Up: Once warm, add a splash of lemon juice, a drizzle of olive oil, and a pinch of chili flakes.
  9. Fry The Eggs
  10. Heat the Oil: In a non-stick skillet, heat the tablespoon of oil over medium-high heat.
  11. Crack the Eggs: Gently crack your eggs into the hot oil.
  12. Fry Away: Let the eggs cook undisturbed for about 2-3 minutes.
  13. Assemble and Serve
  14. Plate It Up: Start with a scoop of butter beans.
  15. Add The Eggs: Place the crispy fried eggs on top of the beans.
  16. Drizzle Pesto: Top with the vibrant parsley pesto.
  17. Finish with Olive Oil: Drizzle with high-quality olive oil.

Notes

Serve with crusty bread on the side for dipping and feel free to customize with your favorite toppings.

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Keywords: crispy eggs, parsley pesto, butter beans, breakfast recipe, vegetarian dish

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