Rice Free Pesto-Walnut Egg Skillet with Cauliflower

Total time40 min

Prep time15 min

Cook time25 min

4.8

(13)

Rice Free Pesto-Walnut Egg Skillet with Cauliflower

Golden-edged cauliflower, jammy baked eggs, and a vibrant walnut-basil pesto all come together in one skillet for a meal that feels genuinely impressive without requiring much effort. The cauliflower gets a head start on the stovetop with turmeric and red pepper flakes, picking up color and a gentle warmth before the eggs ever hit the pan. Toasted walnuts add crunch and richness throughout, while baby spinach wilts right into the mix for a pop of green in every bite. The homemade pesto — blended from fresh basil, raw walnuts, garlic, lemon, and olive oil — gets stirred through in generous dollops, so every forkful carries that bright, herby punch. Skipping rice entirely is effortless here because cauliflower does all the heavy lifting as a satisfying, hearty base that holds its own against the bold flavors around it. A final drizzle of pesto and a squeeze of lemon right before serving keeps everything tasting fresh and lively. This is the kind of one-pan dinner you'll find yourself making on repeat.

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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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