Paraben Free Pesto-Walnut Egg Skillet with Cauliflower

Total time40 min

Prep time15 min

Cook time25 min

4.8

(13)

Paraben Free Pesto-Walnut Egg Skillet with Cauliflower

This skillet is a vibrant, satisfying one-pan meal that brings together golden cauliflower, wilted spinach, jammy baked eggs, and a bright homemade walnut-basil pesto — all finished with a squeeze of fresh lemon. Every ingredient is whole and recognizable, which matters a lot when you're trying to avoid the synthetic preservatives and additives that sneak into so many packaged sauces and pre-made pestos. Making the pesto yourself from scratch — just basil, raw walnuts, garlic, olive oil, lemon juice, and salt — means you know exactly what's going into the pan. The turmeric and red pepper flakes give the cauliflower a warm, slightly spicy edge that plays beautifully against the herby richness of the pesto. Baking the eggs directly in the skillet keeps the yolks soft and custardy while the whites set just enough to hold everything together. It's the kind of dinner that looks impressive straight from the oven but comes together with minimal fuss and a short ingredient list you can feel genuinely good about.

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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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