Avocado Toast with Egg (Printer-friendly)

Creamy mashed avocado spread on crisp toasted bread, topped with egg and spices for a vibrant snack.

# What You'll Need:

→ 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, for serving)
08 - 1 tablespoon fresh chives or cilantro, chopped
09 - 1 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil (optional)

# How To Make It:

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 red chili flakes (if using) to the avocado. Mash with a fork until mostly smooth but slightly chunky.
04 - If using, cook eggs to preference, such as poached or fried.
05 - Spread the mashed avocado evenly over the toasted bread slices.
06 - Top each toast with an egg, if using. Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle chopped chives or cilantro on top.
07 - Serve immediately for best taste and texture.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • It comes together in less time than your coffee brews, yet tastes thoughtfully prepared.
  • The combination of creamy, zesty, and crispy textures feels indulgent without requiring any real skill.
  • It's the kind of dish that adapts to whatever's in your kitchen and what you're craving that morning.
02 -
  • An underripe avocado will taste slightly bitter and won't mash smoothly no matter how hard you try; if yours feels hard, wait another day.
  • The lemon juice does double duty by preventing the avocado from browning and brightening the whole thing, so use fresh lemon if you possibly can.
  • Toast your bread first and work quickly after, because the warmth of the toast helps everything come together in a way cold toast never does.
03 -
  • If you're making this for more than two people, you can assemble the toast components ahead, but add the egg just before serving so the yolk stays runny.
  • Keep your knives sharp; a dull knife will bruise the avocado flesh and make the whole thing taste slightly oxidized no matter how much lemon juice you add.
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