Avocado Toast With Tomato And Egg (Printable Version)
Creamy avocado on crisp toast with fresh tomatoes and protein-rich eggs for a satisfying meal.
# What You'll Need:
→ Bread
01 - 2 slices whole grain or sourdough bread
→ Avocado Spread
02 - 1 ripe avocado
03 - 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
04 - Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
→ Toppings
05 - 1 medium ripe tomato, thinly sliced
06 - 2 large eggs
07 - 1 teaspoon olive oil (optional)
08 - Fresh chives or parsley, finely chopped (optional)
09 - Crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
# How To Make It:
01 - Bring a small pot of water to a rolling boil. Gently lower the eggs into the water and boil for 9 to 10 minutes until hard-boiled. Transfer eggs to cold running water to cool, then peel and slice into rounds.
02 - While the eggs cook, toast the bread slices in a toaster until golden brown and crisp on the surface.
03 - Halve the avocado, remove the pit, and scoop the flesh into a mixing bowl. Add the lemon juice, salt, and pepper, then mash with a fork until smooth and creamy.
04 - Divide the mashed avocado evenly between the two toasted bread slices, spreading it to the edges in an even layer.
05 - Arrange the sliced tomatoes over the avocado spread, then place the sliced hard-boiled eggs on top. Drizzle with olive oil if desired.
06 - Sprinkle with freshly chopped herbs and crushed red pepper flakes for added flavor. Serve immediately while the toast is still warm and crisp.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The protein from the eggs keeps you full until lunch without weighing you down.
- You probably have most of these ingredients in your kitchen right now.
02 -
- Peeling eggs under running water helps the shell slide off in clean pieces instead of gouging the white.
- Letting your toast cool for just thirty seconds before topping keeps the avocado from melting into a warm puddle.
03 -
- Making a small X on the bottom of each egg with a pin before boiling helps the shell release cleanly every time.
- The lemon juice is not optional if you want your leftovers to stay green for even an hour in the fridge.