10 Minute Lunches. The solution to my problem and yours–the ever-challenging quest of finding a quick, tasty lunch to eat at home during a busy day. A lunch that is better than those mystery leftovers or that boring sandwich you could make. A real lunch, instead of random handfuls of cereal and trail mix. [Or spoonfuls of peanut butter or “small” bowls of kettle chips (just one more) or xyz that is okay in moderation, just not as standard lunch fare.] 10 Minute Lunches is a new series here that I hope is helpful, and can of course be adapted for quick meals any time of the day. Don’t expect complex, 15 ingredient recipes or long preparation/cooking time. These lunches will be things you can really make during a break from the workday. Most are so simple that they are non-recipes. Pictures will be complements of Instagram… cause I gotta get back to work too! So if that sounds good, read on, friends!
Fried Eggs on Pesto Parmesan Toast. Sounds like a mouthful… and while it is [yup, no denying it], it is really easy to assemble and contains lots of fresh ingredients for a filling, healthy break to your day. Much better than regular eggs and toast, without much more effort. Simply make some whole grain toast and fancify it beyond butter with parmesan and pesto. Add some leafy greens like spinach, top with protein-packed eggs and sit down to enjoy your meal. Spilling several spoonfuls of parmesan on the floor, flinging a pesto-covered knife across the kitchen, and breaking an egg yolk while flipping are completely optional.
What do you like for lunch at home? What about at work? I need ideas!
Fried Eggs on Pesto Parmesan Toast
Ingredients:
- 2 slices thick multigrain bread
- 2 eggs
- freshly ground black pepper
- butter
- grated parmesan cheese
- pesto
- fresh spinach
Non-directions:
- Toast bread lightly in toaster.
- Prepare fried eggs as desired–I like mine just over medium, topping with a sprinkling of freshly ground black pepper on top while cooking.
- Butter toast and sprinkle with parmesan cheese. Pop under the broiler for a minute or two, until golden. Then spread with pesto.
- Top toast with spinach, and place egg on top.
- Enjoy!
Time: 10 minutes or less.
Yield: 1 delicious lunch
The Pajama Chef 
yes! eggs and pesto go so well together!
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This is the kind of simplicity I need if I even try to make lunch (which I don’t, heh heh). I love fried eggs, and on a pesto-smeared piece of bread? Yes, please!
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Mmm, pesto toast. I like the sound of this lunch!
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super excited about this new series! ‘Cause we all know how important quick, easy lunches are a must in grad school. And bonus points if they are “packable”!
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you are so right Casey! i’ll keep the packable aspect in mind. 🙂
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I like mystery leftovers…
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I know you do… That’s why you get most of them! 🙂
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Quick lunches=awesome! This looks awesome and the toast sounds awesome!
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Mmmm – eggs. I haven’t had them in too long. My lunches are all over the place. Sometimes they are leftovers, other times I cook big meals that I know no one else in my family will eat and enjoy a big lunch that totally ruins my appetite for dinner.
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i definitely try to make lunches that ben isn’t a fan of. then he gets leftovers and we’re both happy!
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I LOVE this new series. There are so many times I find myself staring inside my fridge at lunchtime with no idea what to eat and with the clock ticking away.
Pesto always makes my tastebuds happy, as does runny egg yolk. This lunch sounds ideal!
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yay! that is the truth. i hope it helps you and me both!
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Sarah! Just made this for lunch and loved it. I’ve never put eggs and pesto together. So good! Can’t wait for more in this series!
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yay beth! 🙂 it’s my new favorite combo!
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