Fresh Avocado Toast with Perfect Poached Egg
A quick and easy breakfast recipe featuring creamy mashed avocado on crunchy toast topped with a perfectly poached egg. This nourishing and comforting dish is perfect for busy mornings or leisurely brunches.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium ripe avocados, peeled and pitted
- 2 large fresh eggs
- 2 slices good quality bread (sourdough or whole grain)
- 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
- Sea salt, to taste
- Freshly cracked black pepper, to taste
- Optional toppings: red pepper flakes, microgreens or fresh herbs (cilantro or parsley), drizzle of good olive oil
Instructions
- Fill a medium saucepan with 3-4 inches of water and heat over medium until it reaches a gentle simmer. Add about 1 tablespoon of white vinegar to the water.
- Scoop avocado flesh into a bowl. Add lemon juice, a pinch of sea salt, and freshly cracked black pepper. Mash with a fork or potato masher until creamy but slightly chunky. Adjust seasoning and set aside.
- Toast the bread slices in a toaster or grill pan until golden and crisp, about 3-4 minutes.
- Crack each egg into a small bowl. Stir the simmering water gently to create a whirlpool and carefully slide one egg into the center. Cook undisturbed for 3-4 minutes for runny yolk or 5 minutes for slightly firmer yolk. Repeat with the second egg.
- Use a slotted spoon to lift the eggs out of the water and drain on a paper towel-lined plate.
- Spread mashed avocado generously on each toast slice. Top each with a poached egg. Sprinkle with extra sea salt, cracked pepper, and optional red pepper flakes or herbs.
- Serve immediately while warm.
Notes
Use fresh eggs for best poaching results. Adding vinegar to the poaching water helps egg whites coagulate. For crispier toast, lightly butter bread before toasting or use a grill pan. Store mashed avocado with lemon juice in an airtight container to prevent browning. Poached eggs can be refrigerated in cold water for up to 24 hours and gently reheated.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice of avocado t
- Calories: 335
- Sugar: 1
- Sodium: 150
- Fat: 22
- Saturated Fat: 3
- Carbohydrates: 23
- Fiber: 7
- Protein: 14
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