Green Eggs and Ham, 2 ways
Green eggs and ham are a fun twist on breakfast and perfect for celebrating Dr. Seuss! These eggs are made without food coloring and can be prepared two different ways.
Yield: 2 servings
Ingredients
For the pesto eggs:
- 4 large eggs
- 2 heaping tablespoons prepared pesto (homemade or store-bought)
- ¼ cup mozzarella cheese (optional)
- salt and black pepper, to taste
For the spinach eggs:
- 4 large eggs
- ½ cup packed fresh baby spinach leaves
- ¼ cup shredded cheddar or mozzarella cheese (optional)
- salt and black pepper, to taste
Other, for serving:
- 2 slices Canadian bacon
- 2 slices whole wheat bread
- Fresh fruit
Instructions
- For the pesto eggs: Scramble the eggs and pesto in a medium bowl until well mixed.
- Heat a skillet over medium-low heat and spray with cooking spray. Add the egg mixture and cook, stirring occasionally, until eggs are cooked through and fluffy.
- Season to taste with salt and pepper and serve with mozzarella cheese (if desired).
- For the spinach eggs: Combine the eggs and spinach in a blender. Mix until well combined. It will be frothy. (See notes.)
- Heat a skillet over medium-low heat and spray with cooking spray. Add the egg mixture and cook, stirring occasionally, until eggs are cooked through and fluffy.
- Season to taste with salt and pepper and serve with mozzarella or cheddar cheese (if desired).
- For the Canadian bacon: Heat a small pan over medium-high heat. Add the Canadian bacon slices and sear 1-2 minutes per side, until browned in spots and warmed through.
- For the breakfast: Serve your eggs with Canadian bacon, whole wheat toast and fresh fruit. Enjoy!
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Notes
Pesto: The pesto eggs don’t produce a very vibrant green and the pesto definitely adds flavor. I think they are delicious but this version is not quite as kid-friendly.
Spinach: The raw baby spinach in the spinach version does not change the flavor of the eggs at all, just the color.
Nutrition
Serving: 2eggs | Calories: 174kcal
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