Ginger Free Pesto-Walnut Egg Skillet with Cauliflower

Total time40 min

Prep time15 min

Cook time25 min

4.8

(13)

Ginger Free Pesto-Walnut Egg Skillet with Cauliflower

This skillet is a genuinely satisfying one-pan meal that feels both rustic and a little fancy at the same time. Golden-edged cauliflower gets tossed with toasted walnuts, wilted spinach, and a vibrant homemade basil-walnut pesto before six eggs are nestled right into the mix and finished in the oven. The result is creamy yolks, savory greens, and that bright hit of lemon pulling everything together beautifully. For anyone avoiding ginger, this kind of bold, flavor-packed dish can sometimes feel off-limits since warming spice blends sneak it in everywhere — but every ingredient here is straightforward and easy to verify. The heat comes from a pinch of red pepper flakes, and the depth comes from turmeric and garlic, so there's nothing hidden to worry about. It comes together in a single oven-safe skillet, which means minimal cleanup and maximum impact at the table. Serve it straight from the pan with a few extra basil leaves scattered on top and dinner is genuinely done.

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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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