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

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.

Questions

Can I make Avocado Toast with Poached Egg gluten-free?

Yes. The gluten in this entry is 2 slices whole grain bread. Swap the bread or crumbs for a gluten-free loaf or gluten-free panko. Everything else proceeds as written.

How long does Avocado Toast with Poached Egg keep?

Refrigerate leftovers within two hours and eat them within three days. Reheat gently on the stovetop.

Can I halve or double Avocado Toast with Poached Egg?

Yes. As written it serves 2. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. When doubling on the stovetop, use your widest pan or work in two batches so the food sears instead of steaming.

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