Green Eggs And Ham - cooking recipe

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

Preparation

To make the Basil Pesto: Add the first 7 pesto ingredients to the container of a food processor or blender.
Process until minced.
With motor running, slowly pour oil in through the feed tube and blend until a paste forms.
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).
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.
Melt butter in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat; swirl butter to coat bottom of pan.
When butter foams, add egg mixture all at once.
Let set for 20 seconds.
Cook, stirring, for about 3-4 minutes or until fluffy and almost dry.
Serve with basil leaves as garnish.