Avocado Toast with Poached Egg

Crusty sourdough, smashed avocado seasoned with lemon and chili, topped with a perfectly poached egg and flaky sea salt. The breakfast that never gets old.

15 min2 servingsEasy
You'll needStovetop

Ingredients

  • 2slices of bread
  • 1ripe avocado
  • 2eggs
  • 1 tbspwhite vinegar
  • 2 cupswater
  • 1/2lemon
  • to tastesea salt
  • to tasteblack pepper
  • 1 pinchred pepper flakes

How to make it

Step 1

Toast the bread slices until golden brown and crispy.

Step 2

Cut the avocado in half, remove the pit, and scoop the flesh into a bowl.

Step 3

Mash the avocado with a fork until you reach desired consistency. Season with salt, pepper, and lemon juice.

Step 4

Bring water to a gentle simmer in a shallow pot and add vinegar.

Step 5

Create a whirlpool in the water and gently slide the first egg into the center.

Step 6

Poach for 3-4 minutes until the white is set but the yolk remains runny.

Step 7

Remove the poached egg with a slotted spoon and repeat with the second egg.

Step 8

Spread the mashed avocado evenly on both toasted bread slices.

Step 9

Top each slice with a poached egg and garnish with red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper.

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