Avocado Toast with Egg (Printable)

Creamy smashed avocado on toasted bread with egg, spices, and fresh herbs for a satisfying breakfast.

# Ingredient List:

→ 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 Steps:

01 - Place bread slices in toaster or grill pan and cook until golden brown and crispy
02 - Cut avocado in half, remove pit, and scoop flesh into a small mixing bowl
03 - Add lemon juice, sea salt, black pepper, and chili flakes to the avocado. Mash with fork until smooth with slight chunks remaining
04 - Heat frying pan over medium heat. Crack eggs into pan and cook to desired doneness, or poach in simmering water
05 - Spread mashed avocado evenly over each toasted bread slice
06 - Place cooked egg on each toast. Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with chopped chives or cilantro
07 - Serve immediately while bread is still warm and crispy

# Expert Hints:

01 -
  • It comes together in under 15 minutes but tastes like something from a fancy brunch spot
  • You can customize it endlessly based on what's in your fridge or what you're craving
02 -
  • Dont refrigerate your avocados if you want them to ripen properly—keep them on the counter until they're perfect, then eat them within a day or two
  • The difference between good avocado toast and great avocado toast is generous seasoning—don't be shy with that salt
03 -
  • Buy avocados at different stages of ripeness so you always have one ready to eat
  • Keep the pit in the unused half and wrap tightly in plastic to store for later
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