Egg and Avocado Toasts

Quick, satisfying, and packed with incredible nutritional value, this ultimate Avocado Toast topped with a perfectly cooked egg is the breakfast of champions. By combining creamy, heart-healthy fats with high-quality protein and a sturdy sourdough base, it perfectly aligns with expert recommendations on nutrient-dense mornings to keep your energy levels steady and your focus sharp until lunchtime.

Origin Egg and Avocado Toasts

While mashing avocados on flatbread has been a traditional practice in Mexico and Central America for centuries, the modern cafe-style avocado toast exploded into global popularity starting in Australia in the 1990s. Since then, it has evolved from a trendy brunch menu item into a staple of global home cooking, celebrating the rich history of simple, ingredient-driven meals where the quality of the bread and the ripeness of the produce take center stage.

Why I Love This Recipe

I love that this meal feels incredibly luxurious but takes less than ten minutes to put together on a chaotic weekday morning. The contrast between the crunchy artisan bread, the vibrant, zesty avocado mash, and the rich, runny egg yolk creates a flawless flavor profile, serving as a masterclass in incorporating healthy fats into your daily routine without compromising on incredible taste.

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Egg and Avocado Toasts

Recipe by genesisCourse: BreakfastCuisine: AmericanDifficulty: Easy

Servings

2

servings

Prep time

5

minutes

Cooking time

8

minutes

Calories

352

kcal

Ingredients

• 2 thick slices of artisan sourdough or whole-grain bread

• 1 large, ripe avocado

• 2 large eggs

• 1 tsp freshly squeezed lemon juice

• 1 tsp extra-virgin olive oil or butter (for cooking the eggs)

• 1/4 tsp kosher salt, plus more for the eggs

• 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper

• 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes (optional, for a spicy kick)

• Fresh chives or microgreens for garnish

Directions

• Toast the thick slices of sourdough bread in a toaster or on a dry skillet until they are deeply golden and crispy on the outside.
• While the bread is toasting, halve the ripe avocado, remove the pit, and scoop the flesh into a small bowl.
• Add the fresh lemon juice, kosher salt, and black pepper to the avocado. Use a fork to roughly mash the mixture until it is creamy but still retains some chunky texture.
• Heat the olive oil or butter in a non-stick skillet over medium heat. Crack the eggs into the skillet and fry them to your preference (sunny-side up or over-easy work best for a runny yolk). Season the eggs with a small pinch of salt and pepper.
• To assemble, spread the mashed avocado generously and evenly over the two slices of warm toast.
• Carefully slide one cooked egg onto each piece of avocado toast.
• Garnish with a sprinkle of red pepper flakes and fresh chives. Serve immediately while warm.

Notes

• The Perfect Avocado: A ripe avocado should yield slightly to gentle pressure without feeling completely mushy. The lemon juice in the mash not only adds brightness but also prevents the avocado from turning brown.
• Egg Variations: If you don’t love fried eggs, a perfectly jammy soft-boiled egg or a beautifully poached egg are fantastic, elegant alternatives for topping this toast.
• Storage: Avocado toast is best enjoyed fresh. If you must prepare elements in advance, keep the avocado pit in the mashed avocado bowl and press a piece of plastic wrap directly onto the surface of the mash to prevent oxidation in the fridge.