Avocado Toast with Poached Egg
A nutritious breakfast featuring creamy avocado on toasted bread topped with a perfectly poached egg.
Ingredients
- 2 slices whole grain bread
- 1 ripe avocado
- 2 egg
- 1 tbsp lemon juice, fresh
- 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1 tbsp white vinegar
Instructions
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1
Toast 2 slices whole grain bread until golden and crisp.
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2
In a small bowl, mash 1 ripe avocado with 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice, 1/4 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper.
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3
Spread the mashed avocado evenly over the toast.
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4
Fill a medium saucepan with about 3 inches of water. Add 1 tbsp white vinegar and bring to a gentle simmer.
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5
Crack 2 egg into a small cup or ramekin. Create a gentle whirlpool in the water with a spoon, then carefully slide the egg into the center.
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6
Poach the egg for 3-4 minutes for a runny yolk, or longer if desired.
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7
Remove the egg with a slotted spoon and place on top of the avocado toast.
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8
Sprinkle with 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes and 1 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro before serving.