Avocado Toast with Poached Egg
This delightful avocado toast features creamy avocado layered over crisp bread, topped with a perfectly poached egg. It’s a deliciously satisfying meal that balances textures and flavors beautifully.
Ingredients
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- 2 piecewhole grain bread
- 1 wholeripe avocado
- 2 wholeeggs
- 1 Tbsplemon juice, for avocado
- 1 pinchsalt, to taste
- 1 pinchblack pepper, to taste
- 1 tspolive oil, for drizzling
- 1 Tbspfresh herbs (like cilantro or parsley), optional garnish
- 1 tspred pepper flakes, optional garnish
Directions
- Step 1: Toast the Bread
Begin by toasting the whole grain bread slices until they are golden and crisp.
- Step 2: Prepare the Avocado
While the bread is toasting, cut the ripe avocado in half, remove the pit, and scoop the flesh into a bowl.
SPONSOREDAd slot - Step 3: Mash the Avocado
Add lemon juice, salt, and pepper to the avocado, then mash it with a fork until smooth but still a bit chunky.
- Step 4: Poach the Eggs
Bring a small pot of water to a gentle simmer. Crack each egg into a small bowl before sliding it into the water carefully, cooking for about 3-4 minutes for runny yolks.
- Step 5: Remove and Drain Eggs
Use a slotted spoon to carefully remove the poached eggs from the water and let them drain on paper towels.
- Step 6: Assemble the Toast
Spread the mashed avocado generously over the toasted bread slices, then place a poached egg on top of each.
- Step 7: Garnish
Drizzle with olive oil, and sprinkle with fresh herbs, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper to taste.
- Step 8: Serve Immediately
Serve the avocado toast warm, letting the egg yolk flow into the avocado for added creaminess.