Low Sugar Pesto-Walnut Egg Skillet with Cauliflower

Total time40 min

Prep time15 min

Cook time25 min

4.8

(13)

Low Sugar Pesto-Walnut Egg Skillet with Cauliflower

This skillet is the kind of weeknight dinner that looks like you spent way more effort than you actually did — golden cauliflower, jammy eggs, and a vibrant homemade walnut pesto all coming together in one pan. Every ingredient here is whole and unprocessed, so there's no hidden sweetener sneaking in through a jarred sauce or store-bought shortcut. The pesto comes together in a blender with fresh basil, raw walnuts, garlic, olive oil, and lemon juice — nothing more, nothing less. Turmeric and red pepper flakes give the cauliflower a warm, slightly spicy edge, while baby spinach wilts into the mix for color and substance. Cracking eggs directly into the skillet and finishing everything in the oven means the whites set up perfectly while the yolks stay a little soft and rich. A final drizzle of pesto and a squeeze of lemon brighten the whole dish right before serving. It's satisfying, deeply savory, and completely free of any added sweeteners — proof that eating this way doesn't mean sacrificing flavor.

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Ingredients

4 servings

For the pesto

2 cups fresh basil leaves, packed
⅓ cup raw walnuts
2 cloves garlic, peeled
¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
¼ tsp salt

For the skillet

2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
1 medium head cauliflower (about 1 ½ lb), cut into small florets
¼ tsp ground turmeric
¼ tsp red pepper flakes
¼ tsp salt
¼ cup raw walnuts, roughly chopped
3 cups baby spinach
6 large eggs
salt and pepper, to taste

For serving

1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
fresh basil leaves, for garnish (optional)

Instructions

1
Make the pesto: combine the basil, 1/3 cup raw walnuts, garlic, 1/4 cup olive oil, 2 tbsp lemon juice, and 1/4 tsp salt in a food processor or blender. Pulse until a coarse, spreadable paste forms, scraping down the sides as needed. Set aside.
2
Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a 12-inch oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.

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