Ingredients

  • 12 eggs
  • 6 tablespoons mayonnaise
  • 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
  • 4 teaspoons prepared basil pesto
  • 2 teaspoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • 2 teaspoons finely chopped fresh basil
  • Kosher salt
  • Freshly ground black pepper
  • Ratatouille, for garnish (optional)

Method

  • Hard-boil the eggs; cool, , and halve them; and carefully remove the yolks.
  • Reserve the whites.
  • Combine the egg yolks, mayonnaise, mustard, pesto, lemon juice, and basil in a medium, nonreactive bowl.
  • Season well with salt and pepper, then mix well until the yolks are broken up and the ingredients are evenly incorporated.
  • Evenly pipe or spoon the yolk mixture into the reserved egg white halves.
  • As desired, top with ratatouille.