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Prep Time: 45 Minutes Cook Time: 4 Minutes |
Ready In: 49 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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To go along with my kids' favorite book by Dr. Seuss. Ingredients:
8 large eggs |
3/4 cup cubed cooked ham |
1/4 teaspoon salt |
fresh ground pepper |
1 tablespoon butter or 1 tablespoon margarine |
basil leaves (to garnish) |
2 cups firmly packed fresh basil leaves |
2 sprigs fresh parsley |
2 garlic cloves, coarsely chopped |
1/4 cup pine nuts or 1/4 cup walnuts |
1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese |
1/4 teaspoon salt |
fresh ground pepper |
3 -4 tablespoons olive oil |
Directions:
1. To make the Basil Pesto: Add the first 7 pesto ingredients to the container of a food processor or blender.
2. Process until minced.
3. With motor running, slowly pour oil in through the feed tube and blend until a paste forms.
4. Transfer mixture to a bowl; cover and refrigerate until ready to use (or may freeze in an airtight container for up to 3 months; bring to room temp before using).
5. To make Green Eggs and Ham: In a medium mixing bowl, whsik the eggs until slightly frothy; add in 2 tablespoons Basil Pesto, ham, salt, and pepper; stir to combine.
6. Melt butter in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat; swirl butter to coat bottom of pan.
7. When butter foams, add egg mixture all at once.
8. Let set for 20 seconds.
9. Cook, stirring, for about 3-4 minutes or until fluffy and almost dry.
10. Serve with basil leaves as garnish.
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