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Avocado Toast with Poached Eggs

Cultural Context

Avocado toast has become a staple of modern brunch culture, particularly in the United States. Its origins can be traced back to the 1930s, but it gained popularity in the 2010s as health-conscious eaters embraced avocados for their nutritional benefits. This dish is often enjoyed for breakfast or brunch, celebrated for its simplicity and versatility. Today, variations abound, with toppings ranging from poached eggs to feta cheese, making it a favorite among food enthusiasts worldwide.

AmericanUSmain
20 min
easy
4 servings
Servings4
1 tablespoon vinegar
avocado
sea salt flakes
cracked black pepper
1/4 lemon
eggs
sourdough bread
chili oil
flat leaf parsley

avocado

🥗Healthier: mashed peas

💰Cheaper: hummus

Mashed peas provide a similar creamy texture and are often cheaper.

bread

🥗Healthier: whole grain bread

💰Cheaper: white bread

Whole grain bread is more nutritious.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Canola oil is more affordable and has a neutral flavor.

fresh herbs

💰Cheaper: dried herbs

Dried herbs can be used in place of fresh for convenience.

1

Bring a saucepan of water to a boil over high heat.

2

Add 1 tablespoon of vinegar or lemon juice to the boiling water.

3

Prepare the avocados by cutting around the seed and twisting it open.

4

Scoop out the avocado flesh into a bowl.

5

Add sea salt flakes, cracked black pepper, and the juice of 1/4 lemon to the avocado.

6

Mash the avocado mixture with a fork.

7

Once the water is boiling, crack in the eggs and cook for 2 and 1/2 minutes for a soft poach.

8

Drain the poached eggs on a paper towel or tea towel.

9

Spread homemade butter on sourdough bread.

10

Spoon over the mashed avocado on the bread.

11

Top with the poached eggs and drizzle with chili oil.

12

Garnish with cracked black pepper and flat leaf parsley.

Cooking Techniques

mashingpoaching

Equipment Needed

saucepanbowlforkpaper toweltea towel

Spice Level:

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Dietary

vegetarian

Allergens

eggswheat

Also Known As

Avocado ToastEggs on Avocado Toast

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