Simple Poached Egg and Avocado Toast
This simple, nutritious, and satisfying dish features creamy mashed avocado seasoned with salt, pepper, and cayenne, layered on crisp toast. It's then topped with perfectly poached eggs and fresh chives. Ideal for a quick breakfast or light meal, offering a balance of healthy fats, protein, and fiber.
Equipment
- 1 Saucepan For poaching eggs
- 1 Slotted Spoon For retrieving poached eggs
- 1 Toaster Or a skillet for stovetop toasting
- 1 Cutting Board For preparing chives and avocado
- 1 Chef's knife For chopping and preparing
Ingredients
Main
- 1 avocado cut in half pit removed and pulp scooped out with spoon
- 2 poached eggs using your favorite method
- 2 slices of toast
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 tablespoon of chives chopped
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Fill a saucepan with water, add a splash of white vinegar (about 1 tablespoon per quart), and bring to a gentle simmer, ensuring no rolling bubbles.
- Carefully crack each egg into a small ramekin or bowl, then gently slide it into the simmering water. If poaching multiple, ensure space between them.
- Cook the eggs for 3-4 minutes, or until the whites are set and the yolks are still runny. Use a slotted spoon to carefully remove them, allowing excess water to drain.
- While eggs poach, halve the avocado, remove the pit, and scoop the pulp into a small bowl. Mash with a fork, seasoning generously with salt and pepper to taste.
- Toast the bread slices to your desired level of crispness, ensuring they are sturdy enough to hold the toppings.
- Finely chop the fresh chives.
- Spread the mashed avocado evenly over each slice of toast.
- Carefully place one poached egg on top of the avocado toast.
- Sprinkle each serving with cayenne pepper and the chopped chives.
- Add additional salt and pepper to taste before serving immediately.
Notes
For perfect poached eggs, always use the freshest eggs available. A splash of white vinegar in the poaching water helps whites coagulate neatly. Ensure the water is at a gentle simmer, not a rolling boil, to prevent the eggs from breaking apart. Strain any wispy whites before adding the egg to the water for a cleaner shape. When selecting avocados, choose those that yield slightly to gentle pressure; unripe or overripe avocados will compromise texture. Mash the avocado with a fork for a rustic texture, and don't hesitate to add a squeeze of fresh lime juice – it brightens the flavor and prevents browning. Toast your bread until golden and crisp, providing a sturdy base without being overly hard. A final drizzle of high-quality extra virgin olive oil before serving can add a luxurious touch and depth of flavor.