Description
Egg and avocado toast is a delightful dish that combines creamy avocado with perfectly cooked eggs on toasted bread, making it a favorite for breakfast or brunch.
Ingredients
- Whole grain bread: 2 slices
- Ripe avocado: 1 medium
- Eggs: 2 large
- Red pepper flakes: 1/2 teaspoon (adjust to taste)
- Fresh herbs: 2 tablespoons, chopped (such as cilantro or parsley)
- Salt: to taste
- Black pepper: to taste
- Lemon juice: 1 tablespoon (optional)
- Olive oil: for drizzling (optional)
Instructions
- Toast the bread until golden brown and crispy.
- Prepare the avocado by mashing it with a fork and seasoning with salt, black pepper, and lemon juice.
- Cook the eggs by poaching them in simmering water for about 3-4 minutes.
- Assemble the toast by spreading the mashed avocado on the toasted bread, placing a poached egg on top, and adding red pepper flakes and fresh herbs.
Notes
- Choose whole grain bread for added fiber.
- Use ripe avocados for the best texture.
- Experiment with different types of eggs (poached, scrambled, or fried).
- Customize with various toppings like smoked salmon or nuts.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 186mg
Keywords: Egg and Avocado Toast, Breakfast, Healthy Recipe, Quick Meal