Pesto and Sautéed Spinach Egg Sandwich

Shanthi Appelo, MS, RD

| 1 min read

Pesto and Sautéed Spinach Egg Sandwich
This nutrient-dense sandwich features garlicky pesto and sautéed spinach for a rich base. Tomatoes and mozzarella add additional Italian elements for this filling egg sandwich.

Total Time:

20

Prep Time:

10

Cooking Difficulty:

Easy

Serving Amount
Ingredients
  • 1 tbsp. olive oil

  • 1 clove garlic, minced

  • 1 cup fresh spinach

  • 2 slices sourdough toast

  • 2 tbsp. pesto

  • 1 Roma tomato, sliced

  • 4 slices mozzarella

  • 2 eggs, boiled to preference, sliced

  • fresh cracked pepper

Instructions
  • Spinach and garlic in olive oil, in a skillet on the stovetop.
    Step 1

    In a medium skillet over medium-low heat, heat olive oil. Once warm, add garlic and allow to cook until fragrant. Add spinach and stir until lightly wilted. Move spinach to a plate.

  • Sourdough bread toasting in oil in a skillet.
    Step 2

    In the same skillet, toast bread with remaining garlicky olive oil in pan until golden brown on each side, about 2 minutes per side.

  • Pesto, spinach, mozzarella, tomato and egg on sourdough toast with fresh cracked pepper.
    Step 3

    Spread 1 tbsp. pesto on each toast, follow up with sautéed spinach, sliced mozzarella, tomato and egg. Top with fresh cracked pepper. Enjoy!

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