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Garlic Scape Pesto Scrambled Eggs with Asparagus and Mushrooms

[heart_this] · Jul 4, 2009 · 42 Comments

Garlic Scape Pesto Scrambled Eggs with Asparagus and Mushrooms

I had a bunch of the garlic scape pesto left over after I made the pasta and I was wondering what to do with it. While the asparagus has been in season I have been enjoying it for breakfasts combining it with eggs and very often mushrooms in various forms. While I was grabbing the eggs, asparagus and mushrooms for a scrambled egg breakfast I noticed the garlic scape pesto in the fridge and I thought, why not add some of it to the scrambled eggs? I decided to just make the scrambled eggs with asparagus and mushrooms the same as usual except that I would beat the garlic scape pesto into the eggs before adding them to the pan to cook. When I added the eggs with the garlic scape pesto to the pan an amazing garlicky aroma quickly filled the kitchen and I knew that it had been a good idea. The scrambled eggs with garlic scape pesto were really tasty and they went well with the mushrooms. The juicy asparagus cleansed the palate in between bites readying you for more garlicky goodness. I was quite pleased with how adding a pesto to the scrambled eggs worked and I am looking forward to experimenting with adding other pestos to scrambled eggs. I think that pestos would also work well in frittatas and breakfast egg casseroles.

Garlic Scape Pesto Scrambled Eggs with Asparagus and Mushrooms

Garlic Scape Pesto Scrambled Eggs with Asparagus and Mushrooms

Prep Time: 5 minutes Cook Time: 15 minutes Total Time: 20 minutes Servings: 1
ingredients
  • 1 tablespoon garlic scape pesto
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 tablespoon oil
  • 4 cremini mushrooms (sliced)
  • 4 asparagus spears (cleaned, trimmed and cut into 1 inch slices)
  • salt and pepper to taste
directions
  1. Lightly beat the garlic scape pesto into the eggs.
  2. Heat the oil in a pan.
  3. Add the mushrooms and saute until tender, about 3-5 minutes.
  4. Add the asparagus and saute until tender, about 3 minutes.
  5. Add the eggs and stir until they are cooked, about 1-3 minutes.
  6. Season with salt and pepper.
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Breakfast, Egg, Food, Low-carb, Recipe, Vegetarian

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Comments

  1. Anncoo says

    July 4, 2009 at 11:55 pm

    This is a good combination. Normally I cook this to go with rice.

    Reply
  2. finsmom says

    July 5, 2009 at 1:22 am

    700 followers?!? My goodness! Way to go!

    Great looking eggs!

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  3. Katerina says

    July 5, 2009 at 2:06 am

    Yum! It never fails to amaze me the different flavours you can add to scrambled eggs. Last week I added leftover crab and chives and it was fantastic.

    Reply
  4. Pam says

    July 5, 2009 at 2:45 am

    This is a wonderful idea! I will definitely keep this in mind for my garlic scape pesto!

    Reply
  5. Kalyn says

    July 5, 2009 at 4:47 am

    Fabulous! Wish I had some garlic scapes.

    Reply
  6. Irene says

    July 5, 2009 at 5:22 am

    Asparagus and mushrooms are an awesome combo – with eggs, on a pizza, pretty much anywhere! The garlic scape pesto sounds intriguing!

    Reply
  7. Cynthia says

    July 5, 2009 at 7:28 am

    This is my kind of fried green eggs 🙂

    Reply
  8. Sylvie says

    July 5, 2009 at 9:49 am

    What a great looking variation!

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  9. Tender Branson says

    July 5, 2009 at 12:52 pm

    My wife doesn't do eggs so I'll have to wait until she is full before making this but I must try it out. Never thought about garlic scape pesto on eggs. Thanks for the idea.

    Reply
  10. Ninette says

    July 5, 2009 at 12:58 pm

    Your eggs look perfect. Yum. I agree with Anncoo … great with rice (and a little spicy vinegar for the Filipinos).

    Reply
  11. teresa says

    July 5, 2009 at 2:25 pm

    Kevin, this looks like such a delicious way to start the day, beautiful!

    Reply
  12. The DeL Sisters says

    July 5, 2009 at 2:50 pm

    Yummy! Looks delicious!

    Reply
  13. Marta says

    July 5, 2009 at 3:22 pm

    Your scrambled eggs always look so fancy! I guess they are a great way to use up lovely leftovers and combine them in new ways. Great job!

    Reply
  14. Bob says

    July 5, 2009 at 3:23 pm

    I keep hearing about garlic scapes, I want to try them! Those eggs looks great though.

    Reply
  15. Sara says

    July 5, 2009 at 3:45 pm

    Yum, this look great. I know my grocery store doesn't sell garlic scapes, but I bet the farmer's market has them. I'm going to go look for them!

    Reply
  16. Zoe says

    July 5, 2009 at 4:15 pm

    This is a beautiful dish. Great flavors.

    Reply
  17. unconfidentialcook says

    July 5, 2009 at 4:46 pm

    Yum, I'm so glad to know about the pesto-egg combo. We love eating eggs for dinner and I'm always looking for new ways to fix them (plus my daughter loves pesto). Our fave is with smoked salmon….Thanks for visiting again–and I'm sorry my site was such a mess for you. The html is a mess, and I can't find anyone to help me fix it….

    Reply
  18. Talita says

    July 5, 2009 at 5:41 pm

    Hi, Kevin! I already knew your blog. I'm glad you came visit me. Well, your photos always impressive me!
    These eggs sounds really yummy! I love asparagus!

    Reply
  19. Joanne says

    July 5, 2009 at 6:10 pm

    I love the seasonality of this dish! The best thing about making pesto is that it can be put to so many good uses.

    Reply
  20. Hannah says

    July 5, 2009 at 6:53 pm

    Sounds like a great combination of flavors- I've gotta try this with tofu some time!

    Reply
  21. Gloria says

    July 5, 2009 at 6:55 pm

    Kevin, really love garlic and mushrooms and scrambled eggs so I love it. look so tasty!!!!! xGloria

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  22. zerrin says

    July 5, 2009 at 8:50 pm

    Egg is my favorite for breakfast and I make various versions of it, but not this one. Sounds great with garlic in this combination! Just for my taste! thanks for the recipe.

    Reply
  23. Lisa says

    July 5, 2009 at 10:00 pm

    Asparagus is wonderful with eggs, and mushrooms I could literally eat everyday.

    Reply
  24. tigerfish says

    July 5, 2009 at 10:47 pm

    It looks beautiful. The last three posts has been so greenish due to pesto and asparagus. 🙂

    Is garlic scape pungent?

    Reply
  25. Elra says

    July 6, 2009 at 12:08 am

    Such a good combo Kevin. Would love to have this for breakfast.

    Reply
  26. Tessa says

    July 6, 2009 at 12:58 am

    This is a lot healthier for breakfast than my nutella croissants!

    Reply
  27. MaryBeth says

    July 6, 2009 at 2:02 am

    My husband would love this for breakfast…

    Reply
  28. Kerstin says

    July 6, 2009 at 2:11 am

    What a lovely breakfast scramble – I love pesto with veggies in egg dishes!

    Reply
  29. Culinary Cory says

    July 6, 2009 at 2:37 am

    This looks like a pretty hearty breakfast. A great start to the day.

    Reply
  30. Anonymous says

    July 6, 2009 at 3:22 am

    oh, yum yum. You always have the most interesting ideas, putting a spin on familiar comfort foods!

    Reply
  31. Cakebrain says

    July 6, 2009 at 3:33 am

    ahhh! what a delicious combination of flavours for eggs!

    Reply
  32. Becks says

    July 6, 2009 at 4:54 am

    Thanks for visiting my blog! (delish) I've been reading yours for a while now, and I have been really enjoying it! I'm so flattered you stopped by!

    Reply
  33. syrie says

    July 6, 2009 at 8:43 am

    Kevin this is simply a perfect breakfast for me. Garlic scape pesto is inspired!

    Reply
  34. Kevin says

    July 6, 2009 at 9:52 am

    tigerfish: Garlic scapes are milder than the garlic cloves and they worked well fresh/uncooked in the pesto.

    Reply
  35. Soma says

    July 6, 2009 at 1:06 pm

    This wonderful thing would make a great lazy weekend brunch.

    Reply
  36. ttfn300 says

    July 6, 2009 at 1:10 pm

    fabulous! i've never put pesto in my eggs, but now I can't wait to try 🙂

    Reply
  37. eatme_delicious says

    July 6, 2009 at 2:20 pm

    Yum this looks like the perfect dish of scrambled eggs for me! Love that you added the pesto to the eggs mmm.

    Reply
  38. Christelle says

    July 6, 2009 at 4:18 pm

    can't get enough of asparaguses at the moment, another way to accomodate them, yay! 🙂

    Reply
  39. Christie's Corner says

    July 6, 2009 at 8:01 pm

    Funny, I just posted a question about what to do with garlic scapes. Pesto keeps coming up. I just might have to try this.

    Reply
  40. Peter M says

    July 8, 2009 at 1:07 pm

    Us Greeks also have eggs for dinner and this would be a nice choice.

    Reply
  41. Parker says

    July 8, 2009 at 7:26 pm

    Love this… I had eggs last night wish I would have seen this recipe first as it looks delicious.

    Reply
  42. Zaarah says

    November 13, 2021 at 1:42 am

    It’s my first time I am tasting asparagus.
    This recipe sounds so yummy , will definitely try it.
    Thank you for sharing ❤️

    Reply

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