Legume Free Pesto-Walnut Egg Skillet with Cauliflower

Total time40 min

Prep time15 min

Cook time25 min

4.8

(13)

Legume Free 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-edged cauliflower florets, wilted baby spinach, and six perfectly baked eggs all come together in one pan, blanketed in a bright, herby walnut pesto that you blitz together in minutes. The pesto itself leans on fresh basil, raw walnuts, garlic, and lemon juice — no beans, no lentils, no chickpeas anywhere in sight, making it a genuinely satisfying option when you're navigating a legume-free lifestyle without wanting to sacrifice flavor. Turmeric and red pepper flakes give the cauliflower a warm, slightly spicy backbone, while the toasted walnuts add a satisfying crunch that ties the whole dish together. A final drizzle of the remaining pesto and a squeeze of fresh lemon juice right before serving keeps everything tasting vivid and alive. It goes straight from oven to table in the same skillet, which means fewer dishes and more time to actually enjoy your meal.

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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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