Avocado Toast with Poached Egg (Print Version)

Creamy smashed avocado on crisp toast topped with perfectly poached eggs—a nourishing, elegant start to your day.

# What You’ll Need:

→ Main Ingredients

01 - 2 slices whole-grain or sourdough bread, toasted
02 - 1 ripe avocado
03 - 2 large eggs
04 - 1 tbsp white vinegar (for poaching water)
05 - Salt and pepper, to taste
06 - 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes or everything bagel seasoning (optional)
07 - Fresh lemon juice (optional, for avocado)

# How to Make It:

01 - Bring a small saucepan of water to a gentle simmer. Add white vinegar.
02 - Crack each egg into a small bowl. Carefully swirl the water with a spoon to create a vortex, and gently slip one egg into the center.
03 - Poach each egg for about 3–4 minutes until the whites are set but the yolk is still runny. Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.
04 - Meanwhile, mash the avocado in a bowl with a pinch of salt, pepper, and a squeeze of lemon juice if using.
05 - Spread the mashed avocado generously over the toasted bread slices.
06 - Top each toast with a poached egg.
07 - Sprinkle with red pepper flakes, everything bagel seasoning, or additional salt and pepper as desired.
08 - Serve immediately.

# Additional Tips::

01 -
  • Ready in just 15 minutes from start to finish
  • Uses everyday ingredients you likely have on hand
  • Perfectly balanced with protein healthy fats and complex carbs
  • Endlessly customizable with different toppings and seasonings
02 -
  • Packed with healthy fats and protein that keeps you full for hours
  • Contains essential nutrients like potassium vitamin E vitamin D and omega 3 fatty acids
  • Perfect for meal prep simply prepare multiple avocado portions and poach eggs as needed
03 -
  • Always toast your bread well enough to support the moisture from the avocado and egg avoiding the dreaded soggy toast syndrome
  • Pat your poached eggs dry with paper towels before placing on the toast to prevent excess moisture from making the toast soggy
  • Prepare multiple components simultaneously to ensure everything is ready to serve at optimal temperature

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