Avocado Toast with Egg: A Simple Breakfast Delight!
A delicious and nutritious breakfast option featuring creamy avocado spread on toasted bread, topped with a perfectly cooked egg.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Poaching and Toasting
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 slices of whole grain bread
- 1 ripe avocado
- 2 eggs
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
- Red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
- Toast the slices of whole grain bread until golden brown.
- While the bread is toasting, bring a small pot of water to a gentle simmer.
- Crack the eggs into the simmering water and poach for about 3-4 minutes, or until the whites are set and the yolks are still runny.
- In a bowl, mash the ripe avocado with a fork and season with salt and pepper.
- Spread the mashed avocado evenly over the toasted bread.
- Carefully remove the poached eggs from the water and place one on each slice of avocado toast.
- Sprinkle with red pepper flakes if desired and serve immediately.
Notes
- For a creamier texture, add a splash of lemon juice to the mashed avocado.
- Feel free to add toppings like sliced tomatoes or radishes for extra flavor.
- This dish can be made vegan by omitting the egg or using a plant-based egg substitute.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 186mg