Avocado Toast with Poached Egg
Crispy toast topped with creamy, lemony mashed avocado and a perfectly poached egg with a runny yolk. A quick, filling breakfast that feels a little fancy—ready in about 15 minutes.
Equipment
- Toaster or toaster oven
- Medium pot
- Slotted spoon
- Small bowls (for cracking eggs and mashing avocado)
- cutting board
- sharp knife
- Fork
- Spoon (to swirl water)
- Timer (optional)
Ingredients
- 2 ripe avocados halved, pitted, and scooped
- 2 slices bread sourdough or whole grain
- 1 tbsp lemon juice fresh
- 1/2 tsp kosher salt plus more to taste
- 1/4 tsp black pepper plus more to taste
- 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes optional
- 2 large eggs very fresh if possible
- 1 tbsp white vinegar optional but helps egg whites set
- 4 cups water for poaching (about 3 inches deep in pot)
- 1 tsp everything bagel seasoning optional topping
- 1 tbsp fresh herbs optional topping; chopped cilantro or parsley
- 6 cherry tomatoes optional topping; halved
- 2 tbsp feta cheese optional topping; crumbled
Instructions
- Toast the bread slices until golden and crisp.
- Meanwhile, add about 3 inches (about 4 cups) of water to a medium pot and bring it to a gentle simmer over medium heat. Stir in the vinegar (if using).
- Crack one egg into a small bowl. Use a spoon to swirl the simmering water to create a gentle whirlpool, then carefully slide the egg into the center. Repeat with the second egg if your pot is wide enough (otherwise poach in batches).
- Poach for 3–4 minutes for a runny yolk (or about 5 minutes for a firmer yolk). Lift the eggs out with a slotted spoon and let them drain briefly.
- While the eggs cook, mash the avocado in a bowl with the lemon juice, salt, and pepper until mostly smooth.
- Spread the mashed avocado evenly over the toast.
- Top each toast with a poached egg. Finish with extra salt and pepper and, if you like, red pepper flakes or other toppings. Serve immediately while warm.
Notes
• Prep ingredients before you start so everything comes together quickly.
• To keep mashed avocado greener, press plastic wrap directly onto the surface and refrigerate.
• Fresher eggs hold together better when poached; older eggs may spread more.
• For multiple servings, poach eggs in batches so the pot isn’t crowded.
• Optional toppings: everything bagel seasoning, herbs, cherry tomatoes, feta, microgreens, or an extra squeeze of lemon.
• To keep mashed avocado greener, press plastic wrap directly onto the surface and refrigerate.
• Fresher eggs hold together better when poached; older eggs may spread more.
• For multiple servings, poach eggs in batches so the pot isn’t crowded.
• Optional toppings: everything bagel seasoning, herbs, cherry tomatoes, feta, microgreens, or an extra squeeze of lemon.
Nutrition
Calories: 425kcal | Protein: 13g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 186mg | Sodium: 350mg