Perfect Avocado Toast
This avocado toast with a perfectly poached egg uses my tested spoon method. No strainer, no wispy whites, just clean, beautiful results sitting atop delicious avocado toast.
Equipment
- knife
- Spoon to scoop avocado
- Small Bowl
- Fork
- Small offset spatula
- Small nonstick skillet or saucepan
- slotted spoon
Ingredients
Avocado Toast
- 2 slices sturdy bread (sourdough or artisan) (See Tip 1)
- 1 ripe avocado (around 6 ounces)
- ½ Tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- Pinch of Kosher salt
- ⅛ teaspoon Freshly ground black pepper
Poached Eggs
- 2 large eggs
- 1 Tablespoon white vinegar (optional)
- Water for poaching (See Tip 2)
Optional Garnishes
- Microgreens or minced chives (See Tip 3)
- Crushed red pepper
- Flaky sea salt
Instructions
Avocado Toast
- Toast bread until golden and crisp.
- Scoop avocado into a bowl. Add lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Mash with a fork to the desired consistency. (See Tip 3)
Poached Eggs
- Bring a small nonstick skillet or saucepan with 1 inch of water to a gentle simmer. Add vinegar if using. (See Tips 4)
- Crack an egg into a small bowl. Using the back of a spoon, gently press to drain off the loose, watery whites. Discard the liquid.
- Gently slide the egg into the simmering water. Cook for 2 ½ minutes. Flip the egg and cook for another 2 minutes, or until desired doneness.
- Drain well with a slotted spoon. Repeat with the other egg.
Assemble the Toast
- Spread the mashed avocado on the toast. Top with a poached egg. Finish with microgreens, crushed red pepper, and flaky sea salt.
- Yield: 2 servings.
Video
Tips/Notes
- I used ½-inch sliced deli bread from Aldi.
- I used a 7-inch nonstick skillet to poach the eggs with 16 ounces of water.
- I purchased the microgreens at Fresh Market.
- I like to leave a little bit of chunkiness in the avocado.
- Do not allow the water to boil.
Nutrition
Calories: 302kcalCarbohydrates: 23gProtein: 11gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 12gTrans Fat: 0.03gCholesterol: 164mgSodium: 202mgPotassium: 593mgFiber: 8gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 386IUVitamin C: 12mgCalcium: 72mgIron: 2mg
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