Description
Avocado Toast with Egg is the kind of dish that feels like a treat, but is easy enough for every day. A thick slice of golden, crunchy bread forms the base for creamy, lemon-splashed mashed avocado, crowned with a warm, runny egg. Finished with a sprinkle of salt, pepper, and optional extras like chili flakes or herbs, this toast is satisfying, flavorful, and packed with nutrition. Whether you’re having it for breakfast, lunch, or dinner, this recipe is endlessly customizable and always hits the spot.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 slice of thick-cut sourdough or multigrain bread
- ½ ripe avocado
- 1 large egg (poached, fried, or soft-boiled)
- 1 tsp lemon juice
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- Optional toppings: red pepper flakes, olive oil, crumbled feta, microgreens, cherry tomatoes
Instructions
- Toast the bread until golden brown and crisp.
- In a bowl, mash the avocado with lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
- Cook the egg using your preferred method (poached, fried, or soft-boiled).
- Spread the mashed avocado onto the toast.
- Top with the cooked egg.
- Sprinkle with additional salt, pepper, and desired toppings.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
- Make sure to use ripe avocado and fresh eggs for the best flavor and texture.
- For added protein, top with a second egg or some smoked salmon.
- Customize with seasonal vegetables, hot sauce, or a drizzle of balsamic glaze.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5–10 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Brunch, Light Meal
- Method: Toasting, Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 185mg