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Avocado Toast with Poached Egg

A delicious and nutritious breakfast featuring creamy avocado on toasted bread topped with a perfectly poached egg.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Breakfast, Brunch
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Toast
  • 4 slices whole grain bread or your choice of bread
For the Avocado Spread
  • 2 ripe avocados mashed
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice freshly squeezed
  • 1 pinch salt to taste
  • 1 pinch black pepper to taste
For the Poached Eggs
  • 4 large eggs fresh
For Garnish
  • 2 tablespoons fresh chives chopped
  • 1 pinch red pepper flakes optional

Method
 

Prepare the Avocado Spread
  1. In a bowl, mash the ripe avocados with a fork. Stir in the lemon juice, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
Toast the Bread
  1. Toast the slices of whole grain bread in a toaster until golden brown.
Poach the Eggs
  1. Bring a saucepan of water to a gentle simmer. Crack each egg into a small bowl, then gently slide it into the water. Poach for about 3-4 minutes until the whites are set but the yolks are still runny.
Assemble the Toast
  1. Spread the avocado mixture evenly over each slice of toasted bread. Top each with a poached egg.
Garnish and Serve
  1. Sprinkle chopped chives and red pepper flakes over the top. Serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 12gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 3gFiber: 8gSugar: 1g

Notes

For a variation, add sliced tomatoes or radishes on top of the avocado spread.

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