Avocado Toast with Egg
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A simple yet delicious breakfast featuring crispy toasted bread topped with creamy mashed avocado. A fried or poached egg sits on top, sprinkled with chili flakes, sesame seeds, and fresh herbs. Serve with a side of cherry tomatoes for a fresh touch.
Mashed avocado on toast topped with a
fried or poached egg. |
Ingredients:
1 slice of whole-grain or sourdough bread
½ ripe avocado
1 Chicken egg or Quail eggs
½ teaspoon olive oil or butter
Salt and black pepper (to taste)
¼ teaspoon chili flakes
½ teaspoon sesame seeds
Fresh herbs (such as microgreens, parsley, or cilantro)
2-3 cherry tomatoes (optional, for garnish)
Instructions:
Toast the Bread
Toast your slice of bread until golden brown and crispy.
Prepare the Avocado Spread
Mash the avocado with a fork and season with a pinch of salt and black pepper.
Fry the Egg
Heat olive oil or butter in a small pan over medium heat.
Crack the egg into the pan and cook until the whites are set but the yolk is still runny (or cook to your preferred doneness).
Season with salt and pepper.
Assemble the Toast
Spread the mashed avocado evenly over the toasted bread.
Place the fried egg on top.
Garnish and Serve
Sprinkle with chili flakes, sesame seeds, and fresh herbs.
Serve with cherry tomatoes or avocado slices on the side.
1 slice of whole-grain or sourdough bread
½ ripe avocado
1 Chicken egg or Quail eggs
½ teaspoon olive oil or butter
Salt and black pepper (to taste)
¼ teaspoon chili flakes
½ teaspoon sesame seeds
Fresh herbs (such as microgreens, parsley, or cilantro)
2-3 cherry tomatoes (optional, for garnish)
Instructions:
Toast the Bread
Toast your slice of bread until golden brown and crispy.
Prepare the Avocado Spread
Mash the avocado with a fork and season with a pinch of salt and black pepper.
Fry the Egg
Heat olive oil or butter in a small pan over medium heat.
Crack the egg into the pan and cook until the whites are set but the yolk is still runny (or cook to your preferred doneness).
Season with salt and pepper.
Assemble the Toast
Spread the mashed avocado evenly over the toasted bread.
Place the fried egg on top.
Garnish and Serve
Sprinkle with chili flakes, sesame seeds, and fresh herbs.
Serve with cherry tomatoes or avocado slices on the side.
💡 General Tips:
- Use ripe but firm avocados for the best texture. If it’s too soft, it will be mushy.
- Toast your bread until golden and crispy to prevent sogginess.
- For extra creaminess, mash the avocado with a little olive oil or Greek yogurt.
- Sprinkle lemon or lime juice over the mashed avocado to keep it from browning.
- Use a non-stick pan or add a little butter/oil to prevent eggs from sticking.
- Fried Egg: Keep the yolk slightly runny for a creamy texture.
- Poached Egg: Gives a restaurant-style look and silky yolk.
- Scrambled Egg: For a soft, fluffy topping that’s easy to eat.
- Hard-Boiled Egg (Sliced): Great for meal prep and easy handling.
- Spicy Kick: Add chili flakes, hot sauce, or sriracha.
- Savory Touch: Sprinkle with garlic powder, onion powder, or black pepper.
- Cheesy Goodness: Top with crumbled feta, parmesan, or shredded cheddar.
- Nutty Crunch: Add toasted sesame seeds, sunflower seeds, or crushed nuts.
- Sourdough: Crispy and slightly tangy, perfect for avocado.
- Whole-Grain: Adds fiber and nutty flavor.
- Rye Bread: Earthy and robust, pairs well with creamy avocado.
- Ciabatta or Baguette: Crunchy crust and soft inside.
- Fresh Herbs: Cilantro, parsley, or basil.
- Veggies: Cherry tomatoes, radish slices, arugula, or spinach.
- Protein Boost: Smoked salmon, turkey slices, or beans.
- Sweet & Savory: Drizzle of honey or balsamic glaze for contrast.
More Avocado Toast with Egg Ideas & Variations
🔥 Spicy Avocado Toast
- Mash avocado with hot sauce, red pepper flakes, or sriracha.
- Add a fried egg with crispy edges on top.
- Sprinkle pepper jack cheese for an extra kick.
- Top with cherry tomatoes, crumbled feta, and black olives.
- Drizzle with olive oil and balsamic glaze.
- Add a soft-boiled or poached egg for a rich touch.
- Mix mashed avocado with lime juice, diced onions, cilantro, and jalapeño.
- Add a fried or scrambled egg on top.
- Serve with a side of salsa or pico de gallo.
- Layer smoked salmon slices over the avocado.
- Add a poached egg and sprinkle with capers and dill.
- Finish with a squeeze of lemon juice for freshness.
- Top with thinly sliced grilled steak.
- Add a runny fried egg for richness.
- Sprinkle with sea salt, black pepper, and fresh parsley.
- Mash avocado with roasted garlic and chopped fresh herbs.
- Add a hard-boiled egg (sliced thinly) on top.
- Garnish with chives, dill, and microgreens.
- Spread a layer of cream cheese or goat cheese before adding avocado.
- Sprinkle with shredded cheddar, feta, or parmesan.
- Top with a scrambled or sunny-side-up egg.
- Drizzle with honey or maple syrup for a unique twist.
- Top with toasted nuts, seeds, or pomegranate seeds.
- Add a soft-boiled egg and a pinch of cinnamon.
- Layer with sautéed spinach, kale, or arugula.
- Add a poached egg and drizzle with pesto.
- Sprinkle with pumpkin or sesame seeds.
- Spread ricotta cheese as the first layer.
- Add avocado and a poached egg on top.
- Finish with a grated lemon zest and a drizzle of olive oil.