This recipe is for one serving (one large slice of toast or two smaller slices).
📝 Ingredients
- Bread: 1 large slice or 2 regular slices of sturdy bread (Sourdough, whole-grain, or multigrain work best)
- Avocado: $1/2$ ripe Hass avocado
- Egg: 1 large egg (Poached, fried, or scrambled—your choice!)
- Seasoning: Pinch of sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
- Optional Flavor Boosts:
- $1/2$ tsp fresh lemon or lime juice (keeps the avocado green, too!)
- A pinch of red pepper flakes or Everything Bagel seasoning
👩🍳 Instructions (Poached Egg Method)
1. Toast the Bread
- Toast your slice(s) of bread to your desired crispiness. A sturdy, well-toasted bread is key to holding the toppings.
2. Prepare the Avocado Mash
- While the bread is toasting, scoop the flesh of the half-avocado into a small bowl.
- Add the salt, pepper, and lemon/lime juice (if using).
- Use a fork to mash the avocado to your preferred consistency—smooth or chunky.
3. Poach the Egg (The Fanciest Way!)
- Bring a small pot of water to a gentle simmer (small bubbles, not a rapid boil). Add a splash of vinegar (about 1 tsp) to help the egg white set.
- Gently crack the egg into a small cup or ramekin.
- Use a spoon to swirl the simmering water to create a gentle whirlpool.
- Carefully slide the egg from the cup into the center of the whirlpool.
- Poach for 3-4 minutes for a perfectly runny yolk, or longer for a firmer one.
- Use a slotted spoon to carefully lift the egg out, draining any excess water.
✨ Simpler Egg Options:
- Fried Egg: Heat a little butter or oil in a non-stick pan over medium-low heat. Crack the egg in and cook until the whites are set and the yolk is cooked to your liking.
- Boiled Egg: Boil water, gently lower the egg in, and cook for about 6-7 minutes for a jammy yolk, or 10 minutes for hard-boiled. Peel and slice.
4. Assemble and Serve
- Spread the seasoned avocado mash evenly over the warm toast.
- Carefully place your cooked egg on top of the avocado.
- Sprinkle with any extra toppings you like (e.g., more pepper, red pepper flakes, or chives).
- Serve immediately and enjoy the runny yolk!
🥗 How to Adapt for a Bowl
To make a filling Avocado & Egg Bowl like the one in the image:
- Base: Start with a layer of cooked brown rice, quinoa, or even whipped cottage cheese (as suggested in one recipe).
- Greens: Add a handful of arugula or spinach.
- Avocado: Either mash the avocado into a smooth base layer or slice it on top.
- Egg: Top with your preferred egg (poached is great for a bowl!).
- Extras: Pile on more toppings like sliced cherry tomatoes, radishes, everything bagel seasoning, or a drizzle of chili oil.
