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Fresh Avocado Toast with Perfect Poached Egg

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A quick, healthy, and satisfying breakfast featuring creamy mashed avocado on toasted whole-grain bread topped with a perfectly poached egg.

Ingredients

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  • 1 medium ripe avocado, peeled and pitted
  • 1 large fresh egg
  • 2 slices sturdy whole-grain or sourdough bread
  • 1 teaspoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
  • Flaky sea salt to taste
  • Freshly cracked black pepper to taste
  • Optional toppings: red pepper flakes, microgreens or chopped chives, everything bagel seasoning

Instructions

  1. Fill a medium saucepan with about 3 inches of water and heat over medium until it reaches a gentle simmer. Optionally add 1 teaspoon vinegar to help egg whites hold together.
  2. Toast the bread slices until golden and crisp, about 3-4 minutes in a toaster or 5-7 minutes in a toaster oven at 350°F.
  3. In a bowl, scoop out the avocado flesh. Add lemon juice, flaky sea salt, and olive oil. Mash with a fork until creamy but still slightly chunky. Adjust seasoning to taste.
  4. Crack the egg into a small cup or ramekin. Create a gentle whirlpool in the simmering water and carefully slide the egg into the center. Poach for 3-4 minutes for runny yolk or 5 minutes for slightly firmer yolk. Lift with a slotted spoon and let excess water drip off.
  5. Spread the mashed avocado evenly over each slice of toast. Gently place the poached egg on top. Sprinkle with additional flaky sea salt and freshly cracked black pepper. Add optional toppings if desired.
  6. Serve immediately while the toast is crisp and the egg yolk is runny.

Notes

Use the freshest eggs possible for best poaching results. Adding vinegar to poaching water helps egg whites coagulate faster but is optional. Keep water at a gentle simmer to avoid breaking the egg. Serve immediately to enjoy the runny yolk and crisp toast. Leftover mashed avocado can be stored with lemon juice in an airtight container for up to 1 day.

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