Start by making the basil pesto, if using. Take the bunch of basil, remove the leaves, and finely chop by hand using a chef's knife. You should have about 1/2 cup of basil when finished. Mix in the olive and walnut oils. (If you don't have walnut oil, double the olive oil) and add in the salt and hot pepper flakes to taste. Set aside.

Beat the eggs then whisk in the ricotta cheese until combined. Add in salt and pepper to the egg mixture.

Heat a medium/large non-stick pan, add 1 Tablespoon of olive oil. Chop the peppers and onion and saute them until the onions begin to turn translucent. Remove the woody ribs from the kale, and tear or coarsely chop into 1 inch pieces. Add to the onions and pepper and saute until the kale begins to wilt.

Add the egg mixture to the vegetables. Continue to gently fold the eggs as they set, until it is fully cooked and combined with the vegetables. Top with the shredded cheese.

Divide the scrambled eggs into two dishes, drizzle 1-2 teaspoons of basil pesto on top, and serve with grilled bread or toast.






A delicious scramble with Tuscan kale, ricotta cheese and other Italian flavors topped with a simple basil pesto. Buon appetito!

Mr Breakfast would like to thank brekkiebaby for this recipe.

Overall Average Rating = 4 (out of 5)

Based on 2 votes.

From Salms-Grilnek (Team Breakfast Member)

Rating (out of 5):

Pretty good stuff there, Mario. I used Grana Padano for the cheese - which is sort-of a poor man's Parmesan.

Comment submitted: 3/13/2014 (#17359)



From ToddAlan (Team Breakfast Member)

Rating (out of 5):

Very good. This recipe is a keeper for the pesto alone. Nice job!

Comment submitted: 2/23/2013 (#15216)



From Sandy N.

I love your idea of topping scrambled eggs with pesto. You're pesto recipe is very close to what I make except for the pepper flakes. I may try that next time.

Comment submitted: 11/29/2012 (#14919)

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