Avocado Toast With Egg (Printable)

Creamy avocado on crispy toast with perfectly cooked eggs, fresh herbs, and a hint of spice.

# What You’ll Need:

→ Bread

01 - 2 slices whole-grain or sourdough bread

→ Avocado Mixture

02 - 1 ripe avocado
03 - 1 teaspoon lemon juice
04 - 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
05 - 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
06 - 1/8 teaspoon red chili flakes

→ Toppings

07 - 2 large eggs
08 - 1 tablespoon fresh chives or cilantro, chopped
09 - 1 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil

# How-To:

01 - Place bread slices in toaster or grill pan and toast until golden brown and crispy throughout.
02 - Halve the avocado lengthwise, remove the pit, and scoop the flesh into a small mixing bowl.
03 - Add lemon juice, sea salt, black pepper, and red chili flakes to the avocado. Mash with a fork until combined but still slightly chunky for texture.
04 - Heat a frying pan over medium heat. Crack eggs into the pan and cook to your preference—poached for runny yolks or fried for crispy edges.
05 - Spread mashed avocado evenly over each toasted bread slice, covering the entire surface.
06 - Place a cooked egg on top of each avocado toast. Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle generously with chopped chives or cilantro.
07 - Serve immediately while the toast remains warm and crispy. Enjoy as a satisfying breakfast or light meal.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It comes together in under fifteen minutes but tastes like something from a fancy brunch spot
  • The combination of creamy avocado and crisp toast satisfies that craving for something rich without leaving you heavy
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  • Dont be afraid of under-ripe avocados—theyll mash into something resembling guacamole but without that silky lusciousness that makes this dish special
  • Wait until the very last second to add the salt if youre making this ahead, because it will draw moisture out of the avocado and make it weep
03 -
  • Keep your avocado pit in the mashed mixture if youre not serving immediately—its an old trick that actually slows browning
  • A squeeze of lime instead of lemon works beautifully and adds a different kind of brightness
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