Nettle Pesto, Avocado, Caramelized Leeks With Scrambled Eggs Over Toast Recipe

Name: Nettle Pesto, Avocado, Caramelized Leeks With Scrambled Eggs Over Toast
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups nettles; 2 tablespoons pine nuts; 1/4 cup olive oil plus more for sauteing; 1/4 cup vegetable oil; 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese plus more for garnish; 1 leek large, chopped and husk removed; 1 clove garlic minced; 4 eggs fresh, local; 8 slices avocado; 2 slices whole wheat bread; salt; pepper

Servings: persons

2 cups nettles
2 tablespoons pine nuts
1/4 cup olive oil plus more for sauteing
1/4 cup vegetable oil
1/4 cup Parmesan cheese plus more for garnish
1 leek large, chopped and husk removed
1 clove garlic minced
4 eggs fresh, local
8 slices avocado
2 slices whole wheat bread
salt
pepper

1
Make nettle pesto by adding fresh nettles, pine nuts, oils, and parmesan cheese, into a food processor or blender. Pulse to blend, adding oil slowly. Add a bit more oil or even a splash of water to desired consistency. Add salt and pepper to taste.
2
Set pesto aside. Add a couple dollops of olive oil to a small saute pan over medium-high heat. Add chopped leeks and add garlic after a couple minutes. Saute until soft and caramelized, add salt and pepper to taste. Remove from heat and set leeks aside.
3
Use the same pan to scramble eggs, adding salt and pepper to taste. When eggs are cooked half-way through, add cooked leeks and stir until combined.
4
Place two slices of bread into the toaster until desired crispness.
5
Spread nettle pesto onto each slice of bread. Top with scrambled eggs and leeks, avocado slices and garnish with more grated parmesan cheese.

487

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 cups nettles, 2 tablespoons pine nuts, 1/4 cup olive oil plus more for sauteing, 1/4 cup vegetable oil, and more.

Yes, Nettle Pesto, Avocado, Caramelized Leeks With Scrambled Eggs Over Toast falls under the Breakfast category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Nettle Pesto, Avocado, Caramelized Leeks With Scrambled Eggs Over Toast

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