Avocado Toast With Egg (Printer-friendly)

Creamy smashed avocado on toasted bread with egg and a hint of spice for a quick bite.

# 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)

# How-To 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. Add lemon juice, sea salt, black pepper, and chili flakes if using. Mash with a fork until mostly smooth with some texture.
03 - If using eggs, cook them to your preferred style such as poached or fried.
04 - Spread the mashed avocado evenly over the toasted bread slices.
05 - Top each toast with an egg if desired, drizzle with olive oil, and sprinkle with chopped chives or cilantro.
06 - Serve immediately to enjoy optimal freshness.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • It tastes like you spent way more time on breakfast than you actually did.
  • Creamy avocado paired with crispy toast hits that texture contrast we all crave.
  • Forgiving enough for weekday mornings but impressive enough for guests.
02 -
  • The avocado needs to be genuinely ripe, not just green—rock-hard avocados refuse to mash and ruin the whole experience, so buy them a day or two early if needed.
  • Lemon juice is non-negotiable because it prevents the avocado from browning and actually makes the flavor cleaner and brighter.
03 -
  • Toast the bread just before assembling so it stays crispy—assembled avocado toast waits for no one, so work quickly once everything is ready.
  • A tiny pinch of fleur de sel on top of the egg yolk adds visual drama and a flavor pop that regular salt doesn't quite deliver the same way.
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