Green Avocado Toast with Egg (Print View)
Wholesome breakfast with creamy avocado, perfectly cooked eggs, fresh herbs, and crunchy whole-grain toast. Serves 2.
# Ingredient List:
→ Bread
01 - 2 slices whole-grain bread
→ Avocado Mixture
02 - 1 ripe avocado
03 - 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
04 - 1 tablespoon chopped fresh chives or parsley
05 - Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
→ Eggs
06 - 2 large eggs
→ Toppings
07 - 1 tablespoon crumbled feta cheese optional
08 - 1 teaspoon extra virgin olive oil
09 - Pinch of red pepper flakes optional
10 - Microgreens or extra herbs for garnish
# How to Make:
01 - Toast bread slices to desired crispness using toaster or grill pan
02 - Halve and pit avocado, scoop flesh into bowl and mash with lemon juice, chopped herbs, salt, and pepper until creamy with slight texture
03 - For fried eggs: heat nonstick skillet over medium heat and fry 3-4 minutes to preferred doneness. For poached eggs: bring pot of water to gentle simmer with vinegar splash and poach 3-4 minutes until whites are set
04 - Spread mashed avocado mixture evenly over toasted bread slices
05 - Place cooked egg on top of each avocado-covered toast slice
06 - Drizzle with olive oil, sprinkle with feta cheese if using, red pepper flakes, and fresh microgreens or herbs
07 - Serve immediately while toast is warm and toppings are fresh
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The contrast between the warm crispy toast, cool creamy avocado, and that moment when the yolk breaks is practically therapeutic after a stressful day.
- Its endlessly customizable yet requires zero fancy equipment - I once made this in a hotel room with just a toaster and a plastic knife from the lobby cafe.
02 -
- Always toast the bread before mashing your avocado - I once tried to prepare everything in advance and ended up with sad, soggy toast that no amount of cheerful toppings could save.
- The thickness of your avocado layer matters - I discovered through endless iterations that about half an avocado per slice hits the sweet spot between generous and actually being able to eat it without everything sliding off.
03 -
- If youre sharing this with someone who isnt an avocado enthusiast yet, try cutting the avocado with a bit of Greek yogurt for a milder flavor that still maintains that luxurious texture.
- For meal prep, toast extra bread at the beginning of the week, let it cool completely, then store in an airtight container - 30 seconds in the toaster revives it perfectly when youre ready to assemble.