Nigella Lawson shares her ‘favourite’ green eggs and ham breakfast recipe

You could add more to green eggs and ham, if you like (Image: Getty)

While a hearty , or beans on toast, are staple , sometimes a lighter dish can be just as appealing.

shared her “favourite” way to enjoy , which can be made for the whole family.

“This weekend breakfast favourite can, frankly, be eaten at any time of the day with equal relish,” the chef promised.

Taken from her Nigella Express cookbook, the culinary expert has created a tasty and quick breakfast option that is super simple to make.

Only requiring a few steps to put together, shared her green eggs and ham .

Don’t miss… [RECIPE] [CHEF TIPS]

Sliced ham

Sliced ham can taste delicious (Image: Getty)

Green eggs and ham

Makes: five

Ingredients

75g pesto

One large egg

75g plain flour

150ml semi-skimmed milk

Oil for frying

Five large thin slices of ham

Method

Make a batterWhisk together the pesto, egg, flour and milk.

CookOil a heavy-based frying pan and place over a medium heat. Ladle in approximately 100ml of the batter, swirling instantly to make a crepe.

green crepes with eggs

There are alternative ways to eat pesto crepes (Image: Getty)

Once the top becomes dry and the edges lift away, flick it over with a spatula to cook the other side for about 30 seconds.

Layer the pancakes between pieces of baking parchment as you go, and when you have finished making them, lay a slice of ham on each one and roll them up.

“Or fold into triangles — or however you like!” Nigella said of the crepes and ham, which make the green eggs and ham .

Best served with a beverage of your choice, whether that be coffee, tea, juice (from apple juice to mango juice), or even a glass of milk.

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