Avocado Toast with Egg (Print version)

Creamy smashed avocado on toasted bread with eggs and spices makes a vibrant quick meal.

# Required ingredients:

→ Bread

01 - 2 slices whole-grain or sourdough bread

→ Avocado Mixture

02 - 1 ripe avocado
03 - 1 teaspoon lemon juice
04 - 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
05 - 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
06 - 1/8 teaspoon red chili flakes (optional)

→ Toppings

07 - 2 large eggs (optional)
08 - 1 tablespoon fresh chives or cilantro, chopped
09 - 1 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil (optional)

# How to make it:

01 - Toast the bread slices until golden and crisp.
02 - Cut the avocado in half, remove the pit, and scoop the flesh into a bowl.
03 - Add lemon juice, sea salt, black pepper, and chili flakes if using. Mash with a fork until mostly smooth with some texture remaining.
04 - If using eggs, cook to preferred doneness such as poached or fried.
05 - Evenly spread the mashed avocado over the toasted bread slices.
06 - Place cooked egg atop each toast if desired, drizzle with olive oil, and sprinkle with chopped chives or cilantro.
07 - Serve immediately to enjoy at optimal freshness.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It takes 15 minutes and requires almost no skill, yet tastes like you actually tried.
  • The creamy-and-crispy contrast is addictive, and somehow makes you feel like you're eating something virtuous.
  • It's endlessly customizable—throw whatever's in your kitchen on top and it works.
02 -
  • Not all avocados are created equal—a mushy one will taste mealy and sad, so press one gently at home before committing to the toast.
  • The lemon juice isn't optional if you're making this ahead; it's the shield that keeps your beautiful green from turning gray and sad-looking.
03 -
  • Slightly underripe avocados are easier to spread without falling apart, while very ripe ones create a creamier texture—know your preference and buy accordingly.
  • If you're meal-prepping, toast the bread and keep it in an airtight container; assemble with avocado only minutes before eating to avoid sogginess.
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