Cashew Free Pesto-Walnut Egg Skillet with Cauliflower

Total time40 min

Prep time15 min

Cook time25 min

4.8

(13)

Cashew Free Pesto-Walnut Egg Skillet with Cauliflower

This skillet is the kind of weeknight dinner that looks like you tried way harder than you actually did. Golden-edged cauliflower, wilted spinach, and jammy baked eggs all come together in one pan, blanketed in a bright, herby walnut pesto that pulls the whole thing into focus. The pesto here skips the usual pine nuts entirely and leans on raw walnuts instead, giving it a rich, earthy depth that works beautifully with the turmeric-kissed cauliflower underneath. For anyone navigating tree nut sensitivities around cashews specifically, this recipe is a genuinely satisfying option — every ingredient is straightforward, and there's nothing hidden in a store-bought sauce or seasoning blend to second-guess. A squeeze of fresh lemon juice at the end lifts everything and keeps it tasting vibrant rather than heavy. You make the pesto, build the skillet, crack in the eggs, and let the oven do the rest — it's a low-effort, high-reward meal that goes straight from pan to table.

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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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