Avocado Toast with Poached Egg (Printable Version)

Creamy avocado and zesty lemon topped with perfectly poached eggs - a vibrant, nourishing breakfast ready in 15 minutes.

# The Ingredients You'll Need:

→ Base

01 - 2 slices whole grain or sourdough bread, toasted
02 - 1 ripe avocado

→ Flavoring

03 - 1 tsp lemon zest
04 - 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
05 - Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
06 - 1 tbsp olive oil, optional

→ Toppings

07 - 2 eggs
08 - Pinch of chili flakes, optional
09 - Fresh herbs (parsley, chives, or cilantro), chopped

# Step-by-Step Instructions:

01 - Bring a small pot of water to a gentle simmer. Add a splash of vinegar (optional) to help the egg whites set. Crack each egg into a small cup. Swirl the simmering water, gently slide one egg into the center, and poach for 3 minutes or until the white is set but the yolk remains soft. Repeat for the second egg.
02 - In a bowl, mash the avocado with lemon zest, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Add olive oil if desired for extra creaminess.
03 - Spread the avocado mixture generously over the toasted bread slices. Top each toast with a poached egg, then sprinkle with chili flakes and fresh herbs. Serve immediately.

# Additional Tips::

01 -
  • Ready in just 15 minutes for a quick but impressive breakfast
  • Uses simple ingredients you likely have on hand
  • Perfectly balanced flavors of creamy avocado bright lemon and rich egg
  • Customizable with various toppings to suit your taste
02 -
  • High in healthy fats and protein making it a satisfying breakfast that keeps hunger at bay
  • Contains about 320 calories per serving making it perfect for a balanced breakfast
  • Offers a complete nutritional package with protein from eggs fiber from whole grain toast and healthy fats from avocado
03 -
  • Always salt your avocado well as fat needs seasoning to really shine and many home cooks undersalt their avocado toast
  • If making for a crowd poach eggs ahead of time then reheat by placing in hot not boiling water for 30 seconds just before serving
  • For an extra layer of flavor rub a cut garlic clove on the toast while it is still warm before adding the avocado mixture
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