Description
A delicious and healthy breakfast option featuring creamy avocado and poached eggs on toasted whole grain or sourdough bread.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ripe, medium-sized avocado
- 2 large eggs
- 2 slices whole grain or sourdough bread
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- Salt – to taste
- Black pepper – freshly ground, to taste
- 1 tablespoon olive oil (optional)
- 1 tablespoon vinegar (for poaching eggs)
- Red pepper flakes – a pinch (optional)
- Fresh herbs (like cilantro or parsley) – for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the Avocado Smash:
- Cut the avocado in half, remove the pit, and scoop the flesh into a bowl.
- Add lemon juice, salt, and black pepper.
- Mash with a fork until smooth but still slightly chunky.
- Stir in olive oil if using for extra richness.
- Poach the Eggs:
- Bring a pot of water to a gentle simmer.
- Add vinegar to the water.
- Crack each egg into a small bowl.
- Create a gentle whirlpool in the pot, then carefully slide in the eggs.
- Poach for about 3-4 minutes or until whites are set and yolks are runny.
- Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on kitchen paper.
- Toast the Bread:
- Toast the bread slices until golden brown.
- Assemble the Toast:
- Spread the smashed avocado generously over each toast slice.
- Place a poached egg on top of each.
- Season with additional salt and pepper to taste.
- Sprinkle red pepper flakes if desired.
- Garnish:
- Add a few fresh herb leaves for freshness and color.
Notes
- For creamier avocado smash, add a tablespoon of Greek yogurt.
- Ensure water is simmering, not boiling, for perfect poached eggs.
- Customize with toppings like feta cheese, tomatoes, or smoked salmon.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Poaching, Toasting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 toast with egg
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 240mg