Description
A simple and delicious Avocado Toast with Poached Egg recipe that combines creamy mashed avocado with perfectly poached eggs served on toasted whole-grain or sourdough bread. This quick and nutritious breakfast offers a refreshing hint of lemon and optional garnishes like red pepper flakes or fresh herbs to elevate flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
Bread
- 2 slices of whole-grain or sourdough bread, toasted to golden perfection
Avocado Spread
- 1 ripe avocado, bursting with flavor
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice, for a hint of brightness
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Eggs
- 2 large eggs, the stars of the show
- 1 tablespoon white vinegar, optional, for poaching
Garnish
- Red pepper flakes or fresh herbs, optional, for garnish
Instructions
- Preparation: In a small bowl, mash the ripe avocado with a fork until smooth. Stir in the fresh lemon juice, salt, and pepper to taste, creating a creamy and flavorful avocado spread.
- Toast the bread: Toast the slices of whole-grain or sourdough bread until they reach a golden and crispy texture.
- Poaching the eggs: In a pot, bring water to a gentle simmer and add the white vinegar. Crack each egg into a small bowl and carefully slide them one at a time into the simmering water. Poach the eggs for 3-4 minutes until the whites are firm but the yolks remain runny.
- Remove eggs: Using a slotted spoon, gently lift the poached eggs from the water and let any excess water drain off.
- Assembly: Spread the mashed avocado evenly and generously over the toasted bread slices.
- Add eggs: Place a perfectly poached egg on top of each avocado-covered toast.
- Garnish and serve: Sprinkle with red pepper flakes or fresh herbs if desired, add additional salt and pepper to taste, and serve immediately while warm.
Notes
- Use ripe avocados for the creamiest texture and best flavor.
- Adding vinegar to the poaching water helps the egg whites coagulate faster for a neater poached egg.
- Adjust poaching time slightly for firmer or softer yolks according to preference.
- Feel free to add toppings like cherry tomatoes, microgreens, or feta cheese for variety.
- Serve immediately for the best combination of warm toast, creamy avocado, and runny yolk.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Poaching
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: Avocado toast, poached egg, healthy breakfast, easy breakfast recipe, whole-grain toast, mashed avocado, lemon juice, poached eggs
