Avocado Toast with Egg (Printable Version)

Creamy smashed avocado on toasted bread, topped with herbs and a cooked egg for a quick, tasty meal.

# Ingredient List:

→ Bread

01 - 2 slices whole-grain or sourdough bread

→ Avocado Mixture

02 - 1 ripe avocado
03 - 1 teaspoon lemon juice
04 - 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
05 - 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
06 - 1/8 teaspoon red chili flakes (optional)

→ Toppings

07 - 2 large eggs (optional)
08 - 1 tablespoon fresh chives or cilantro, chopped
09 - 1 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil (optional)

# Steps:

01 - Toast the bread slices until golden and crisp.
02 - Cut the avocado in half, remove the pit, and scoop the flesh into a bowl.
03 - Add lemon juice, sea salt, black pepper, and chili flakes if using. Mash with a fork until mostly smooth with some texture remaining.
04 - If desired, cook eggs to preference, such as poached or fried.
05 - Spread the mashed avocado evenly over the toasted bread slices.
06 - Top each slice with an egg if used, drizzle with olive oil, and sprinkle with chopped chives or cilantro.
07 - Serve immediately for best flavor and texture.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It's genuinely hard to mess up, which means you can actually relax while making it.
  • One plate satisfies both the healthy-eating voice and the comfort-food voice in your head.
  • It works for breakfast, lunch, or that random Tuesday dinner when you can't decide what to eat.
02 -
  • An underripe avocado will break your heart—it'll be grainy and bitter instead of creamy. When in doubt, buy one or two extra and let them sit on your counter for a day or two.
  • Lemon juice is non-negotiable if you're making this in advance or for meal prep; it's the only thing stopping the avocado from turning that sad grayish-brown color.
  • If your toast is cold by the time you spread on the avocado, the whole thing gets heavy and sluggish instead of bright and alive.
03 -
  • Buy avocados slightly firm and let them sit on your counter until they give just a little when you press them gently—this takes the guesswork out of ripeness.
  • Halve your avocado right before you're ready to use it; the flesh oxidizes fast, and lemon juice only does so much. If you're feeding two people, use one whole avocado per person instead of splitting it.
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