Description
Healthy avocado toast with eggs is a quick, nutritious breakfast or snack. Packed with healthy fats, protein, and fiber, it’s customizable, satisfying, and perfect for busy mornings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 slices whole-grain bread
- 1 ripe avocado
- 1 tsp lemon or lime juice
- 2 eggs (fried, poached, or scrambled, as desired)
- 1 tsp olive oil (for cooking eggs)
- Salt (to taste)
- Pepper (to taste)
- 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
- Fresh herbs like cilantro, parsley, or chives (optional)
Instructions
- Toast the Bread
- Toast 2 slices of whole-grain bread until golden and crisp. Set aside.
- Prepare the Avocado
- Slice the avocado in half, remove the pit, and scoop the flesh into a bowl.
- Mash the avocado to your desired consistency (smooth or chunky).
- Stir in lemon or lime juice, and season with salt and pepper.
- Cook the Eggs
- For Fried Eggs: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Fry eggs until whites are set, leaving yolks slightly runny (or to preference).
- For Poached Eggs: Simmer water with a splash of vinegar. Gently slide in cracked eggs, cook for 3-4 minutes, and remove with a slotted spoon.
- For Scrambled Eggs: Whisk eggs with salt. Cook in olive oil over low heat, stirring until just set.
- Assemble the Toast
- Spread mashed avocado generously over each slice of toast.
- Top each with one cooked egg.
- Garnish and Serve
- Sprinkle with red pepper flakes and fresh herbs, if desired. Serve immediately.
Notes
- Customization: Add toppings like smoked salmon, sautéed spinach, cherry tomatoes, or feta cheese for variety.
- Storage Tips:
- Avocado: Store mashed avocado in an airtight container with plastic wrap pressed on the surface to prevent browning (1-2 days).
- Eggs: Refrigerate cooked eggs for up to 2 days, but they’re best fresh.
- Toast: Reheat cooled toast in a toaster or under a broiler for crispness.
- Vegan Option: Swap eggs with roasted chickpeas, marinated tofu, or sautéed veggies.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5-10 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Brunch, Snack
- Cuisine: American
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