This recipe was inspired by my friend, Prashant.  He gave me this idea when I was visiting him at his home.  He introduced me to the easy egg poacher available at Walmart.  Makes a delicious, figure friendly breakfast or brunch.

Ingredients: Single Serving (double or triple as you need it)

• 2 thick slices of tomato (these came from a neighboring farm)
• 2 table spoons of the best olive oil you can get
• 2 table spoons of pine nuts
• 1 squeeze of lime (pesto usually does not have lime in it.  I used a squeeze of lime to add the tangy, citrus note of the Hollandaise that is served as part of a traditional eggs benedict.)
• 2 eggs (these came from my chickens)
• 1/4 clove of garlic (just a touch of raw garlic suffices.  Too much raw garlic will overpower the rest of the ingredients in the pesto)
• 2 table spoons of grated parmesan (grate it yourself if possible)
• 1 small bunch of the freshest basil leaves you can find (I grew these in my sunroom)
• a pinch of coarse salt ( I used fleur de sel.  Kosher salt will also work.)
• Freshly ground pepper to taste

Making the Pesto:  I prefer the texture of the pesto that results from using a traditional mortar and pestle.  You can use a small food processor if you like.

• Place the pinch of coarse salt in the pestle along with the 1/4 clove of garlic.
• Crush the salt and garlic together to form a paste.
• Add the pine nuts and continue to grind and form a paste.
• Bit by bit tear in the basil leaves and continue to grind and incorporate into the paste.
• Add the parmesan and continue to incorporate.
• Slowly drizzle in the olive oil and continue grinding to form an emulsion.
• Add a dash of freshly ground pepper and a squeeze of lime.

The pesto is now ready.

Assembling the dish:

• Using a serrated knife, cut 2 thick slices of tomato.
• Place them on a plate and spread a thick layer of pesto on each slice.
• Poach two eggs.
• Place one poached egg on each slice of tomato.
• Top the egg with a dollop of pesto.

These are the first tomatoes I received this season.  I thought this was a great way to use them.  Let me know if you like this idea.  Also if you have any suggestions or questions leave a comment below.  ENJOY:)