Description
Savor the creamy goodness of avocado toast topped with a perfectly poached egg—an irresistible dish for breakfast or brunch that combines flavor and nutrition.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ripe avocados
- 2 large fresh eggs
- 4 slices sourdough or whole grain bread
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- Red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
- Toast the bread until golden brown.
- In a saucepan, bring water to a gentle simmer. Crack eggs into separate bowls and slide them into the water, cooking for 3-4 minutes until whites are set.
- While the eggs poach, cut avocados in half, remove pits, and scoop flesh into a bowl. Mash with lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
- Spread the mashed avocado generously over toasted bread.
- Use a slotted spoon to place poached eggs on top of each avocado toast. Sprinkle with red pepper flakes if desired.
- Serve immediately while warm.
Notes
- Customize your toast by adding toppings like cherry tomatoes or feta cheese for extra flavor.
- Store leftover avocado mash in an airtight container with lemon juice to keep it fresh.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Poaching
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 toast (150g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 186mg