Description
Avocado Toast with Soft-Boiled Eggs is a fantastic way to nourish yourself with minimal effort.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 slices of bread (sourdough, whole-grain, or your favorite)
- 1 ripe avocado
- 2 eggs
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Optional: red pepper flakes or chili powder
- Optional: everything bagel seasoning or poppy seeds
Instructions
- Mash the Avocado: Start by preparing the star of the dish, the avocado. Cut the avocado in half and remove the pit carefully to avoid injury. Using a spoon, scoop the creamy flesh into a mixing bowl. With a fork, begin mashing it to your preferred consistency—some like it chunky, while others prefer a smoother spread. Season the mashed avocado generously with salt and pepper to enhance its natural flavors. Once you’re satisfied with the taste, set it aside, allowing the flavors to mingle.
- Cook the Eggs: In a small pot, bring water to a boil. Once boiling, gently lower the eggs into the water using a spoon to avoid any accidental cracking. Let them cook for about 6-7 minutes for that perfect jammy texture. After the time is up, promptly transfer the eggs into a bowl filled with ice-cold water. This ice bath helps to stop the cooking process and makes peeling easier. Allow the eggs to cool for 2 minutes. Once they’re cool enough to handle, gently peel them and slice them in halves or quarters, depending on your presentation preference.
- Toast the Bread: While the eggs are cooling, prepare your bread. Toast your bread slices in a toaster or on a skillet until they achieve a beautiful golden hue and are delightfully crispy. Toasting adds an essential crunch that complements the creamy toppings beautifully and prevents the bread from becoming soggy.
- Assemble the Toast: Now comes the fun part—assembly! Take your perfectly toasted slices of bread and generously spread the mashed avocado over each one. Don’t skimp here; it’s all about delicious avocado goodness! Next, layer on the sliced soft-boiled eggs, arranging them aesthetically (after all, you eat with your eyes first!). Finally, finish off with a sprinkle of salt, pepper, and any of your chosen optional toppings like red pepper flakes or everything bagel seasoning to elevate the flavor profile.
Notes
Feel free to vary the cooking time of the eggs depending on how runny you like your yolks; a longer time will yield firmer yolks.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
Nutrition
- Calories: Approximately 350 kcal
- Sodium: Approximately 300 mg
- Protein: 12 g