Avocado Toast with Poached Egg

Name: Avocado Toast with Poached Egg
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: American
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

A nutritious breakfast featuring creamy avocado on toasted bread topped with a perfectly poached egg.

15 minEasyServes 2320 cal/serving

AmericanBreakfastStovetopVegetarianHigh FiberLow-SodiumPork-FreeCorn-Free

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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

1

Toast 2 slices whole grain bread until golden and crisp.
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.
3

Spread the mashed avocado evenly over the toast.
4

Fill a medium saucepan with about 3 inches of water. Add 1 tbsp white vinegar and bring to a gentle simmer.
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.
6

Poach the egg for 3-4 minutes for a runny yolk, or longer if desired.
7

Remove the egg with a slotted spoon and place on top of the avocado toast.
8

Sprinkle with 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes and 1 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro before serving.

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Questions

Is there a substitute for cilantro in Avocado Toast with Poached Egg?

The entry for Avocado Toast with Poached Egg calls for 1 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped. In its place: Flat-leaf parsley with a squeeze of lime, for anyone who tastes soap. The dish loses its signature note but stays fresh.

How hot is Avocado Toast with Poached Egg?

Moderately. The heat in Avocado Toast with Poached Egg comes from 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes. For a milder plate, halve the red pepper flakes; nothing else in the method changes. For more, add it at the table rather than in the pot, so everyone sets their own level.

Is Avocado Toast with Poached Egg vegan?

No, though it is vegetarian. What keeps it from vegan is 2 egg. For fully plant-based entries, see the vegan breakfast collection.

How many calories are in Avocado Toast with Poached Egg?

One serving (the recipe makes 2) is about 320 calories, with 11 g protein, 32 g carbohydrate and 14 g fat, plus 5 g fiber and 360 mg sodium. The figures are estimates computed from the ingredient list.

How long does Avocado Toast with Poached Egg keep?

Refrigerate what is left of Avocado Toast with Poached Egg within two hours and eat it within three days. Reheat gently on the stovetop. The avocado browns within hours; add it fresh to each portion.

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