Breakfast Tortilla Pizza Recipe

"This is such a nice, easy, and 'unique' breakfast. But this also would make a wonderful brunch, lunch, or light dinner. I personally love breakfast for dinner, so that works for me. Five ingredients and takes only a few minutes to prepare. Besides, it is a bit healthier than a heavier omelette or fried eggs. And remember ... you can always add a little diced proscuitto, sun dried or fresh tomatoes, mushrooms or onions; Make it Your Own! And these are wonderful for brunch with friends or just a nice Sunday morning breakfast."

Original is 4 servings

Metric US

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Ingredients

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4 small (6-inch) tortillas (whole wheat if you can find them, but not necessary; if not, get flour tortillas)
4 extra large eggs
4 tablespoons pesto (homemade or store bought)
8 ounces goat cheese (2 tablespoons per tortilla)

2 cups baby arugula (watercress or any microgreens are a good substitute)
Salt and pepper
Optional Garnish: balsamic vinegar

Nutritional

Serving Size: 1 (403.9 g)
Calories 806.4
Total Fat - 31.8 g
Saturated Fat - 12.7 g
Cholesterol - 208.8 mg
Sodium - 1898.2 mg
Total Carbohydrate - 84.2 g
Dietary Fiber - 13.2 g
Sugars - 8 g
Protein - 48.1 g
Calcium - 661.3 mg
Iron - 5.4 mg
Vitamin C - 18.6 mg
Thiamin - 0.4 mg

Step by Step Method

Step 1

Pizza ... I prefer to use a pizza stone; but, you can always make this on a baking sheet. Make sure if using a pizza stone, preheat the stone at least 15 minutes to heat up. Spray the baking sheet or pizza stone with olive oil, then, add the tortilla and brush or spoon on the pesto (1 tablespoon) per tortilla. Note: There are many good store bought brands; so for convenience, take advantage of that. Then, top with goat cheese, (breaking it up as you add it) making sure to leave a 'space' in the center for the egg. Add the cheese around that area creating a little wall so the egg will not spill out. Then add the egg to the center. Make sure to season well with salt and pepper.

Step 2

Bake ... Return the pizza stone or the baking sheet to the middle shelf for 5-7 minutes at 400 degrees. Then, I turn on the broiler and move the shelf up to finish cooking the egg. Depending on your oven and whether you use a pizza stone or baking sheet, this can take 1-3 minutes. You still want the yolk runny, but the whites set.

Step 3

Finish ... Serve the pizza, one per plate and top with the baby arugula, watercress, or micro greens. I happen to enjoy the peppery taste of the arugula; but any micro greens will work. I like to garnish with a drizzle of balsamic vinegar - but it is optional. ENJOY! a delicious easy dish.

Step 4

NOTE: These can be prepared on any size tortilla; just adjust the ingredients to fit a larger tortilla. You can also add 2 eggs to a larger one; so just use the basic recipe and make it your own.