Light Avocado Egg Toast (Print Version)

A nutritious toast with creamy avocado, soft egg, fresh microgreens, and chili flakes, ready in under 20 minutes.

# What You'll Need:

→ Bread

01 - 2 slices whole grain or sourdough bread

→ Avocado

02 - 1 ripe avocado
03 - 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
04 - Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

→ Eggs

05 - 2 large eggs

→ Toppings

06 - 0.5 cup assorted microgreens such as radish, arugula, or sunflower
07 - 0.25 teaspoon chili flakes, adjusted to taste
08 - Extra virgin olive oil for drizzling, optional

# How-To Steps:

01 - Bring a small pot of water to a gentle boil. Lower eggs into water and cook for 7 minutes for soft-boiled yolks. Transfer eggs to a bowl of cold water to cool.
02 - Toast the bread slices until golden and crisp.
03 - Halve and pit the avocado. Scoop flesh into a bowl, add lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Mash until creamy but slightly chunky.
04 - Peel the cooled eggs and slice in half.
05 - Spread mashed avocado evenly over each toast slice.
06 - Top each toast with a halved egg.
07 - Sprinkle generously with microgreens and chili flakes. Drizzle with olive oil if desired.
08 - Serve immediately.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • Quick and easy preparation in just 18 minutes.
  • Packed with healthy fats and high-quality protein from fresh eggs.
  • Visually stunning presentation that is perfect for brunch.
  • Easily customizable to suit various dietary preferences.
02 -
  • To ensure easy peeling, let the eggs sit in an ice-water bath for at least a few minutes.
  • Wait to toast your bread until the eggs are cooling so everything is ready to assemble at the same time.
  • Adjust the amount of chili flakes based on your personal tolerance for heat.
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