Nitrate & Nitrite Free Pesto-Walnut Egg Skillet with Cauliflower

Total time40 min

Prep time15 min

Cook time25 min

4.8

(13)

Nitrate & Nitrite Free Pesto-Walnut Egg Skillet with Cauliflower

This vibrant skillet is the kind of weeknight dinner that looks like you spent way more effort than you actually did. Golden-edged cauliflower, 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. Every single ingredient here is whole and unprocessed — fresh basil, raw walnuts, olive oil, real eggs — so there's nothing hidden to worry about, no cured meats or packaged shortcuts that could sneak in unwanted additives. The homemade pesto is the real star: earthy walnuts and lemon juice give it a bold, slightly tangy depth that store-bought versions rarely match. A pinch of turmeric and red pepper flakes add warmth to the cauliflower base, making the whole dish feel layered and satisfying without being heavy. Serve it straight from the skillet with a final drizzle of pesto and a squeeze of lemon, and it's genuinely hard to believe something this clean tastes this good.

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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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