“Green Eggs and Ham”

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Level: Easy
Total: 30 min
Prep: 20 min
Cook: 10 min
Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients

  1. 1 bunch fresh basil leaves
  2. 1/2 bunch fresh flat-leaf parsley
  3. 1/2 clove garlic, sliced
  4. 1/4 cup pine nuts
  5. 1/4 cup grated Parmesan
  6. 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil, plus more if needed
  7. Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
  8. 4 slices Tuscan bread
  9. Extra-virgin olive oil
  10. 1 clove garlic
  11. 4 sprigs fresh thyme, leaves only
  12. 8 slices prosciutto
  13. 2 tablespoons white vinegar
  14. Kosher salt
  15. 8 eggs
  16. Small piece Parmesan, for garnish
  17. Basil leaves, for garnish

Instructions

  1. Put the basil, parsley, garlic, pine nuts, cheese, and olive oil into a blender. Blend until the paste is fairly smooth, adding more oil or some water if it is too thick. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper; set aside.
  2. Heat a dry cast iron skillet over medium-high heat. Brush the bread slices with olive oil and fry them on both sides until golden brown. Rub them gently with the garlic clove and keep the toast warm. Now add a little oil and the thyme to the pan and fry the prosciutto slices until they are crisp, about 1 to 2 minutes; set aside.
  3. Meanwhile, fill a large skillet with water, bring it to a boil, and add the vinegar and a large pinch of salt. Reduce the heat until the water is just barely bubbling. Crack each egg into a small bowl and carefully slide the egg into the water. Cook until the eggs are set, about 3 1/2 to 4 minutes. Remove the eggs with a slotted spoon and dab the bottom with paper towels to dry them off.
  4. To assemble, put a slice of toast on a plate and place 2 poached eggs on top. Spoon a tablespoon of pesto over each egg and top with some crisp prosciutto. Using a vegetable peeler, thinly shave a few slices of Parmesan over everything and garnish with some basil leaves.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 1 of 4 servings
Calories 652
Total Fat 51 g
Saturated Fat 11 g
Carbohydrates 19 g
Dietary Fiber 3 g
Sugar 3 g
Protein 30 g
Cholesterol 351 mg
Sodium 1285 mg

 

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