Egg Hash with Basil Walnut Pesto
Ingredients
For the Basil Walnut Pesto
- 1/4 cup peas
- 2 cups packed basil leaves
- 1/3 cup olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, peeled
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup walnut halves
For the Egg Potato Hash
- 4 eggs
- 2 medium russet potatoes, cubed
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 4 eggs, sunny side up
Preparation
- For the basil walnut pesto, combine in a food processor. Pulse until thick and smooth. Set aside to add to potato hash later.
- For egg potato hash, scrub potatoes and cut into small, even cubes. Add butter and olive oil to a cast iron skillet and heat. Add potatoes and cook for 5 minutes. Turn potatoes with a spatula and allow to crisp on each side, with a total cooking time of about 15 minutes. Season with cumin, cayenne and salt. Top with sunny side up egg each and pesto.
- Remaining pesto can be utilized on pasta or other dishes and will stay fresh in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.