Description
Avocado Toast with Egg is a delightful brunch staple that combines creamy avocado and a perfectly cooked sunny-side-up egg on toasted whole grain bread. This dish not only satisfies your taste buds but also adds a touch of elegance to any table setting, making it perfect for Mother’s Day or lazy weekends. Enjoy the comforting flavors and textures in every bite, while relishing in the ease of preparation that makes this recipe a favorite among all cooking levels.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ripe avocados
- 4 slices whole grain bread (sourdough or multigrain)
- 4 large eggs
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your toaster or oven to medium-high heat. Toast the slices of whole grain bread until golden brown and crispy.
- Cut open the ripe avocados, scoop them into a bowl, and mash with a fork until creamy. Mix in lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
- Heat a nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add oil or butter, crack in the eggs, and cook for about 3-4 minutes until whites are set but yolks remain runny.
- Spread mashed avocado generously on each slice of toast and top with a cooked egg.
- Sprinkle red pepper flakes over each serving if desired. Serve immediately.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Brunch
- Method: Toasting, Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 toast with egg
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 210mg
Keywords: For added variety, consider swapping regular eggs for poached or fried options. Enhance flavor by adding toppings like feta cheese, cherry tomatoes, or microgreens.