Celebrate Dr. Seuss' Birthday: Recipe for Green Eggs and Ham

You're never too old to celebrate Dr. Seuss's birthday! Read one of our favorites, Green Eggs and Ham with your family and prepare this delicious dish with your family!

Pesto

1 bunch fresh basil leaves
1/2 bunch fresh flat-leaf parsley
1 clove garlic, sliced
1/4 cup pine nuts, optional
1/3 cup grated Parmesan
1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil, plus more if needed
Sprinkle of Kosher salt and ground black pepper

4 slices Italian bread
Extra-virgin olive oil
1 tsp. garlic powder
8 slices prosciutto, or ham
2 tablespoons white vinegar
Kosher salt
8 eggs


Directions

Put the basil, parsley, garlic, pine nuts, cheese, and olive oil into a blender. Blend until the paste is fairly smooth, adding more oil or some water if it is too thick. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper; set aside.

Heat a skillet or grill pan over medium-high heat. Brush the bread slices with olive oil and sprinkle with garlic powder. Fry both sides until golden brown. Remove from pan. Now add a little oil and the thyme to the pan and fry the prosciutto slices until they are crisp, about 1 to 2 minutes; set aside.

Meanwhile, fill a large skillet with water, bring it to a boil, and add the vinegar and a large pinch of salt. Reduce the heat until the water is just barely bubbling. Crack each egg into a small bowl and carefully slide the egg into the water. Cook until the eggs are set, about 3 1/2 to 4 minutes. Remove the eggs with a slotted spoon and dab the bottom with paper towels to dry them off.

To assemble, put a slice of toast on a plate and place 2 poached eggs on top. Spoon a tablespoon of pesto over each egg and top with some crisp prosciutto or ham. Using a vegetable peeler, thinly shave a few slices of Parmesan over everything and garnish with some basil leaves.

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