Avocado Toast with Poached Egg

Breakfast

Avocado Toast with Poached Egg

340kcal
14gprotein
5 minprep
5 mincook
1servings
Easy

Creamy smashed avocado on wholegrain toast topped with a perfectly poached egg and chilli flakes. A café-quality breakfast at home in 10 minutes.

QuickVegetarian

Ingredients

  • 1 slice wholegrain bread
  • ½ ripe avocado
  • 1 large egg
  • Juice of ¼ lemon
  • Pinch of chilli flakes
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Method

  1. 1

    Toast the bread until golden.

  2. 2

    Mash avocado with lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Spread on toast.

  3. 3

    Bring a small pan of water to a gentle simmer. Add a splash of vinegar.

  4. 4

    Crack egg into a cup, swirl the water, and slide the egg in. Poach for 3 minutes.

  5. 5

    Lift egg out with a slotted spoon, place on avocado toast, and top with chilli flakes.

Tip: Use rye bread instead of wholegrain to lower the glycaemic index.

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