Description
A delicious and nutritious avocado toast topped with a perfectly poached egg.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 slices sourdough bread (or your choice of bread)
- 1 ripe avocado
- 1 egg
- salt, to taste
- pepper, to taste
- lemon juice, to taste
- chili flakes (optional)
- vinegar (optional, for poaching)
Instructions
- Bring a small pot with water, about 2 to 3 inches deep, to a gentle simmer.
- Add a small splash of vinegar if desired to help the egg whites set.
- Crack the egg into a small bowl for easy sliding into the water.
- Stir the water gently to create a soft swirl, then slide the egg into the center.
- Cook for 3 to 4 minutes for a runny yolk, adding an extra minute for a firmer texture.
- Remove the poached egg with a slotted spoon and dab the bottom on a paper towel to remove excess water.
- Season the avocado with salt, pepper, and lemon juice, then spread it on the toasted bread.
- Top with the poached egg and season again with salt and pepper, plus chili flakes if desired.
Notes
- Adjust seasoning according to taste.
- For best results, use fresh ingredients.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Toast and Poach
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 0
- Sodium: 150
- Fat: 20
- Saturated Fat: 3
- Unsaturated Fat: 15
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 30
- Fiber: 7
- Protein: 10
- Cholesterol: 200