Avocado Toast with Poached Egg Recipe
This recipe helps you create a simple yet satisfying Avocado Toast topped with a perfectly poached egg, making for a wholesome breakfast or brunch option.
Equipment
- 1 Toaster For toasting the bread
- 1 Saucepan For poaching the egg
- 1 Slotted spoon For removing the egg from water
Ingredients
- 1 slice Bread Whole grain or your choice
- 1/2 Avocado Ripe, peeled and pitted
- 1 Egg For poaching
- To taste Salt
- To taste Black pepper Freshly ground
- Optional Red pepper flakes
- Optional Lemon juice For a tangy avocado mix
Instructions
- Toast bread slice to desired crispiness.
- In a bowl, mash the avocado and mix in salt, pepper, and optional lemon juice.
- Spread the mashed avocado evenly over the toasted bread.
- Bring a saucepan of water to a light simmer and add a pinch of salt.
- Crack the egg into a cup and gently slide it into the simmering water.
- Poach the egg for 3-4 minutes for a soft yolk or longer for a firmer yolk.
- Use a slotted spoon to remove the egg and drain it on a paper towel.
- Place the poached egg on top of the avocado toast.
- Season the egg with salt, black pepper, and optional red pepper flakes.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
For an added flavor boost, consider using a drizzle of olive oil or a sprinkle of fresh herbs over the top before serving.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 9gFat: 21gSaturated Fat: 3.5gCholesterol: 185mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 7gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 17500IUVitamin C: 8.3mgCalcium: 500mgIron: 0.3mg
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