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Avocado Eggs Benedict with Fresh Basil Pesto

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Avocado Eggs Benedict with Fresh Basil Pesto

A brunch-worthy recipe made even better with fresh ingredients and a few favorite kitchen tools.

Serves: 2
Time: ~25 minutes
Level: Easy-ish (but makes you feel like a brunch queen (or king) 👑)

Intro

Is there anything better than brunch at home? This easy eggs Benedict recipe brings all the elegance of your favorite café order—without the wait. Creamy avocado, savory ham, and a perfectly poached egg are stacked high on golden toast and finished with a swirl of fresh basil pesto for a bright, flavorful twist.

Not sure how to poach eggs like a pro? Don’t worry—we’ve got step-by-step tips and our favorite kitchen tools to make it easy (and maybe even fun). Whether you’re treating yourself or hosting a casual weekend brunch, this avocado eggs Benedict is the kind of meal that feels special but is totally doable—even in pajama pants.

Ingredients

For the Benedict:

  • 4 slices of your favorite bread, toasted

  • 4 thin slices of ham

  • 2 medium avocados, sliced

  • 1 medium tomato, sliced

  • 4 eggs, poached (see instructions below)

  • 4 tbsp Fresh Basil Pesto (recipe below)

  • Several fresh basil leaves, for garnish

  • Freshly cracked black pepper

How to Poach the Perfect Egg

Want to know the secret to perfectly poached eggs? It’s all in the timing—and having the right tools on hand, like our Lid Holder & Modular Trivet, to keep the steam under control.

  1. Fill a deep saucepan with 2–3 inches of water and bring to a gentle simmer.
    Cover the pot to speed things up, then place your lid on the Lid Holder when you’re ready to cook to keep your counter clean and your hands free.

  2. Add a splash of white vinegar (optional, but helps the whites stay together).

  3. Crack an egg into a small bowl.

  4. Swirl the water into a gentle whirlpool.

  5. Gently slide the egg into the center.

  6. Poach for 3–4 minutes, then lift out with a slotted spoon.

  7. Cooking in batches? Place cooked eggs on a paper towel-lined plate or one of our cheeky kitchen towels to absorb excess water while you prep the others.

  8. Have a larger, wide pan? You can poach 2–4 eggs at once by skipping the whirlpool and sliding them in separately.

Tip: Our Kitchen Towels are also perfect for grabbing hot plates or wiping down tools mid-recipe—all while making you laugh with their sassy sayings.

How to Assemble:

  1. Place two slices of toast on each plate and top each with a slice of ham.

  2. Layer on avocado and tomato slices.

  3. Add one poached egg per toast.

  4. Spoon on the pesto.

  5. Finish with cracked black pepper and a few fresh basil leaves.

Fresh Basil Pesto

This homemade pesto is bright, creamy, and easy to whip up. Plus, you’ll get to show off your Grate Plate 3-Piece Set and your herb-stripping sidekick Herbie.

Ingredients:

  • 2 cups fresh basil leaves, packed

  • 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese

  • 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil

  • 1/4 cup pine nuts (or walnuts)

  • 2 garlic cloves

  • Juice of 1/2 lemon

  • Salt & pepper, to taste

Instructions:

  1. Prep the herbs: Use Herbie the Herb Stripper to remove basil leaves from the stems in seconds. Lightly bruise the leaves using Herbie’s flat side to release more flavor.

  2. Grate the garlic and cheese: Rub the garlic cloves over the Grate Plate until you get a fine paste. Then grate a wedge of Parmesan. (Freshly grated cheese not only melts better—it also avoids the anti-caking agents found in pre-grated cheese that can dull flavor.)

  3. Blend: In a food processor, combine basil, garlic paste, grated Parmesan, and nuts. Pulse until roughly chopped.

  4. Drizzle in the olive oil while blending until smooth. Add lemon juice, salt, and pepper to taste.

  5. Store in the fridge for up to 5 days in an airtight container.

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📝 Helpful Notes

  • Why freshly grated Parmesan? Pre-grated cheese is often treated with anti-caking agents like cellulose, which can make it dry and powdery. Grating it fresh gives you richer flavor and smoother texture—especially important in sauces and spreads like pesto.

  • Kitchen towel bonus: Our Kitchen Towels are the unsung heroes of your cooking space. From drying hands to safely handling hot dishes (or just making you laugh mid-recipe), they’re always on standby.

 

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