Description
A simple and flavorful avocado toast topped with a perfectly poached egg, perfect for a nutritious breakfast or brunch.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 slices of whole grain bread
- 1 ripe avocado
- 2 eggs
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
- Red pepper flakes (optional)
- Lemon juice (optional)
- Fresh herbs (optional, e.g., cilantro or parsley)
Instructions
- Toast the slices of whole grain bread until golden brown.
- While the bread is toasting, bring a small pot of water to a simmer and poach the eggs to your desired doneness (about 3-4 minutes for soft yolks).
- Meanwhile, cut the avocado in half, remove the pit, and scoop the flesh into a bowl. Mash the avocado with a fork and season with salt, pepper, and lemon juice if using.
- Spread the mashed avocado evenly over the toasted bread. Once the eggs are cooked, remove them from the pot and place them on top of the avocado toast.
- Sprinkle with red pepper flakes and fresh herbs if desired.
- Serve immediately and enjoy your healthy avocado toast with egg!
Notes
For the best flavor, ensure your avocado is ripe. You can also customize the toast with different toppings like feta cheese or cherry tomatoes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Toasting, Poaching
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 9g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 186mg