Simple Avocado Toast With Egg (Print Version)

Creamy avocado on toasted bread topped with a perfectly cooked egg for a satisfying breakfast ready in 10 minutes.

# What You'll Need:

→ Bread

01 - 2 slices whole grain or sourdough bread

→ Avocado Spread

02 - 1 ripe avocado
03 - 1 teaspoon lemon juice
04 - Salt and pepper, to taste
05 - Pinch of red chili flakes (optional)

→ Eggs

06 - 2 large eggs

→ Garnish

07 - Chopped fresh herbs (parsley, chives, or cilantro)
08 - Extra virgin olive oil, for drizzling

# How to Make It:

01 - Place the bread slices in a toaster or on a hot skillet and toast until golden brown and crisp on both sides.
02 - While the bread toasts, halve the avocado, remove the pit, and scoop the flesh into a bowl. Mash with a fork to your desired consistency, then stir in the lemon juice, salt, pepper, and chili flakes if using.
03 - For fried eggs: Heat a nonstick skillet over medium heat with a light coating of oil. Crack in the eggs and cook until the whites are fully set and the yolks remain runny, about 2 to 3 minutes. For poached eggs: Bring a small pot of water to a gentle simmer, add a splash of vinegar, create a swirl, and carefully lower each egg into the center. Cook for approximately 3 minutes, then remove with a slotted spoon.
04 - Spread the mashed avocado evenly across each toasted bread slice, dividing the mixture equally between both pieces.
05 - Place one cooked egg on top of each avocado-covered toast. Finish with a sprinkle of fresh herbs and a light drizzle of extra virgin olive oil if desired. Serve immediately.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The creamy avocado paired with a runny yolk creates a texture combination that makes every bite feel indulgent without any complicated technique.
  • It goes from fridge to plate in ten minutes flat, which means you can realistically make this on a busy weekday morning without stress.
02 -
  • Underripe avocado will not mash properly and will taste flat, so if yours feels hard, give it another day on the counter before attempting this recipe.
  • Adding the lemon juice immediately after mashing prevents that unappetizing brown layer from forming, and it genuinely improves the flavor.
03 -
  • Use the best bread you can find, even a simple avocado toast becomes extraordinary when the base is a freshly baked loaf with real crust and structure.
  • If you are poaching eggs, crack each one into a small bowl first so you can slide it into the water in one clean motion without any shell fragments.

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