Green Eggs and Ham

To go along with my kids' favorite book by Dr. Seuss.

• Ready In: 49 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 8  large eggs
• 3⁄4 cup  cubed cooked ham
• 1⁄4 teaspoon salt
•  fresh ground pepper
• 1  tablespoon butter or 1  tablespoon margarine
•  basil leaves (to garnish)

• Basil Pesto

• 2  cups  firmly packed fresh basil leaves
• 2  sprigs fresh parsley
• 2  garlic cloves, coarsely chopped
• 1⁄4 cup pine nuts or 1⁄4 cup walnuts
• 1⁄4 cup  grated parmesan cheese
• 1⁄4 teaspoon salt
•  fresh ground pepper
• 3 -4  tablespoons olive oil

Directions

1. To make the Basil Pesto: Add the first 7 pesto ingredients to the container of a food processor or blender.
2. Process until minced.
3. With motor running, slowly pour oil in through the feed tube and blend until a paste forms.
4. Transfer mixture to a bowl; cover and refrigerate until ready to use (or may freeze in an airtight container for up to 3 months; bring to room temp before using).
5. To make Green Eggs and Ham: In a medium mixing bowl, whsik the eggs until slightly frothy; add in 2 tablespoons Basil Pesto, ham, salt, and pepper; stir to combine.
6. Melt butter in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat; swirl butter to coat bottom of pan.
7. When butter foams, add egg mixture all at once.
8. Let set for 20 seconds.
9. Cook, stirring, for about 3-4 minutes or until fluffy and almost dry.
10. Serve with basil leaves as garnish.