Simple Avocado Toast With Egg (Printable)

Creamy mashed avocado on toasted bread with a perfectly cooked egg for protein

# What You'll Need:

→ Bread

01 - 2 slices whole grain or sourdough bread

→ Avocado Spread

02 - 1 ripe avocado
03 - 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
04 - Salt and freshly ground black 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

# Steps:

01 - Toast the bread slices in a toaster or on a dry skillet over medium heat until golden brown and crisp on both sides.
02 - Halve the avocado, remove the pit, and scoop the flesh into a mixing 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 gentle swirl, and carefully lower each egg into the center. Cook for approximately 3 minutes, then remove with a slotted spoon and drain on a paper towel.
04 - Divide the mashed avocado evenly between the two toasted bread slices, spreading it in an even layer across each piece.
05 - Place one cooked egg on top of each avocado toast. Sprinkle with fresh herbs and finish with a light drizzle of extra virgin olive oil. Serve immediately.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • Ten minutes from fridge to plate, which means you can actually eat well on chaotic mornings without resorting to cereal.
  • The combination of creamy avocado and a jammy egg yolk over crisp toast hits every texture you could want in a single bite.
02 -
  • Do not skip toasting the bread fully, because pale soft bread under heavy toppings is the fastest way to disappointment.
  • The secret to poached eggs that hold their shape is using the freshest eggs you can find and a gentle swirl of the water before adding them.
03 -
  • Season the avocado in layers, tasting as you go, because underseasoned avocado tastes flat no matter how good the egg is on top.
  • A drizzle of olive oil at the very end may seem unnecessary but it is the detail that makes people close their eyes when they take the first bite.

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