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Avocado Toast with Poached Egg


  • Author: Mark Taylor
  • Total Time: 15 minutes
  • Yield: Serves 2

Description

Avocado Toast with Poached Egg is a deliciously creamy and satisfying meal that elevates your breakfast or brunch game. Perfectly poached eggs atop ripe avocado on crisp toast create a flavor-packed experience.


Ingredients

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  • 1 ripe avocado
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 slices whole-grain or sourdough bread
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Optional toppings: red pepper flakes, microgreens

Instructions

  1. Toast the bread until golden brown.
  2. In a bowl, mash the avocado with lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
  3. Poach the eggs in simmering water with a splash of vinegar for 3-4 minutes.
  4. Spread the mashed avocado on each slice of toast, top with a poached egg, and add optional toppings.
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Category: Breakfast
  • Method: Toasting/Poaching
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice (with one poached egg)
  • Calories: 290
  • Sugar: 1g
  • Sodium: 220mg
  • Fat: 19g
  • Saturated Fat: 3g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 14g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 29g
  • Fiber: 10g
  • Protein: 8g
  • Cholesterol: 186mg

Keywords: For added flavor, experiment with toppings like feta cheese or smoked salmon. Ensure avocados are ripe for optimal creaminess; under-ripe avocados will be hard.