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Pesto, Feta, and Salami Eggs

Recipe by Maria Koutsogiannis Greek Food Blogger on InstagramAdded 10 November 2026.

10 minutes to prep, 10 to cook. A vibrant breakfast of eggs cooked in a fragrant basil pesto base, topped with salty feta, savory salami, and bright lemon zest. The dish is finished with fresh cherry tomatoes and parsley, making it a quick, flavorful start to the day.

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Method

  1. Heat a skillet over medium heat and spread the basil pesto in the pan.

  2. Add the cubed salami and capers, stirring briefly.

  3. Sprinkle the crumbled feta and sliced garlic over the pesto mixture.

  4. Crack the eggs into the skillet, season with salt, pepper, and lemon zest.

  5. Cook until the whites are set but the yolks remain runny, about 3–4 minutes.

  6. Sprinkle chopped fresh herbs (parsley) over the eggs.

  7. Scatter halved cherry tomatoes and fresh parsley over the eggs.

  8. Serve immediately with sourdough toast.

Tips while you cook

Spread pesto first
Spread the basil pesto in the pan before adding salami and capers.
Season before cooking
Season the eggs with salt, pepper, and lemon zest before they hit the pan for uniform flavor.
Watch egg whites
Cook until the whites are set but the yolks stay runny, about 3–4 minutes.

Notes from ReelsMeals, based on this recipe's ingredients, times and method. They are not the creator's instructions.

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