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Scrambled Eggs with Chive Pesto and Prosciutto

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Leftover pesto is great with fish.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    Makes 4 servings

Ingredients

3/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon olive oil
2/3 cup (packed) fresh parsley leaves
1 garlic clove, minced
2/3 cup chopped fresh chives
2 tablespoons freshly grated Parmesan cheese
12 large eggs
8 thin prosciutto slices

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Puree 3/4 cup oil, parsley, and garlic in blender. Add chives and cheese. Puree until smooth. Season with salt and pepper. (Pesto can be made 2 days ahead. Cover and refrigerate.)

    Step 2

    Whisk eggs in large bowl to blend. Whisk in 3 tablespoons pesto. Place 2 slices prosciutto, overlapping slightly, across each of 4 plates. Heat remaining 1 tablespoon oil in large nonstick skillet over medium-low heat. Add egg mixture and cook until softly set, stirring constantly, about 4 minutes. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Spoon eggs atop prosciutto; fold prosciutto over sides of eggs.

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