Avocado Toast with Poached Egg

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A modern breakfast classic, Avocado Toast with Poached Egg combines creamy mashed avocado, a perfectly poached egg, and toasted bread to create a dish that’s both nutritious and satisfying. It's known for its simplicity, elegance, and rich blend of flavors and textures — crunchy toast, creamy avocado, and soft, runny yolk.

Ingredients (Basic Version)

  • 1 ripe avocado

  • 1 large egg

  • 1 slice of whole grain, sourdough, or rye bread

  • Salt and pepper to taste

  • Optional: chili flakes, lemon juice, olive oil, microgreens, cherry tomatoes

Preparation

  1. Toast the bread until golden and crisp.

  2. Mash the avocado in a bowl with salt, pepper, and optional lemon juice.

  3. Poach the egg by gently cracking it into simmering water with a splash of vinegar, cooking for ~3 minutes until the whites are set but the yolk remains runny.

  4. Assemble by spreading avocado on the toast, placing the poached egg on top, and adding garnishes like chili flakes or microgreens.

Why It's Popular

  • Nutritious: Rich in healthy fats, fiber, and protein.

  • Quick & Easy: Ready in under 15 minutes.

  • Versatile: Can be customized with toppings like feta, smoked salmon, or radishes.

  • Instagram-worthy: Visually appealing with vibrant green avocado and golden yolk.

Nutritional Highlights (Approximate for 1 Serving):

  • Calories: ~300–400

  • Protein: 10–12g

  • Healthy Fats: 20–25g (from avocado and egg)

  • Fiber: 5–7g

  • Rich in potassium, vitamin E, and B vitamins

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