Avocado Toast and Egg is a simple, delicious, nutritious and filling breakfast that is ready in minutes using only a few ingredients!
For a while now, avocado toast has been getting lots of publicity and is the new “cool”, go-to breakfast for many people. It took me a long time to even want to try it, but once I did, I realized how delicious (and nutritious) it actually is and have made it quite a number of times.
Did you know avocados are a nutrient dense “fruit” (they are classified botanically as a “fruit”, due to their seed and the plant they grow on!). They are high in fiber and “good, healthy” monounsaturated fat, which tends to make you feel full for a longer amount of time.
Avocados also contain potassium (for regulating blood pressure) and Vitamins A, B and C. They also taste good, so I do see why people love to spread it all over their morning toast!
The recipe I am sharing today is the simple way I make avocado toast and egg, but there are many variations or spices you can use to suit your own taste! Here’s how to make it.
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Prepare the Seasoned Avocado Mixture
Cut a ripe avocado in half and remove the pit. For this recipe (1 serving) you will only need HALF an avocado (I used the other half so my husband could have some “plain” avocado toast.
Place the avocado in a small bowl and season it with salt, pepper, garlic powder and a pinch of red pepper flakes. Use a fork to mash it all up until it is fairly smooth.
Once the avocado is mashed and seasoned well, it is ready to be used. This mashed avocado mixture is at its best if used within 3-4 minutes after mashing.
TIP: If the avocado mixture needs to sit for more than 10 minutes before using, add a squeeze of fresh lemon juice to the avocado and stir it in, to keep the green color “fresh” looking.
Fry The Egg
Spray a skillet with non-stick spray or melt a small amount of butter (about ½ tsp.) on medium heat. Crack an egg into the hot skillet and fry it, until it reaches your preferred “doneness”. If desired, lightly season the egg with salt and pepper.
For this recipe I don’t flip the egg over but instead cook it for a minute or so until the bottom egg white is set. Then I put a see-through lid on the skillet and continue cooking until the yellow yolk is cooked to my preferred “doneness”.
OPTIONS: I’ve seen other people place scrambled eggs or a sliced, hard-boiled egg on top of the avocado mixture, but an over-medium fried egg on top is still my favorite way to enjoy this dish.
Make The Toast While the Egg Cooks
While the egg is cooking, pop a slice of multi-grain bread in the toaster. Cook it until it is crispy and browned. Try and time the toast to be done about the same time the egg is done to your liking!
Time To Assemble This Breakfast!
Place the piece of warm toast onto your serving plate. Generously spread the mashed avocado mixture on top of the toast.
Use a spatula to carefully transfer the fried egg on top of the avocado toast. Garnish with a few more red chili flakes, if desired (optional).
Serve The Avocado Toast And Egg
Now it’s time to serve and enjoy this simple, yummy meal! We love having fresh berries or other fruit served along with this dish, so this time we had fresh blackberries and raspberries!
If you make your egg “over medium” or “over easy”, pierce the yolk with a fork and let the egg yolk spread over the egg and toast. Use a fork to cut up and eat the avocado toast and egg.
This breakfast is really colorful and it’s delicious, too! I hope you like it, as well. Don’t forget that it’s super easy to double, triple or quadruple this simple recipe to meet your needs.
I hope you have the opportunity to make avocado toast and egg for yourself or for those you love! It is a flavorful, wonderful breakfast and I trust you will enjoy it.
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Avocado Toast and Egg is a simple, delicious, nutritious and filling breakfast that is ready in minutes using only a few ingredients!
- ½ ripe avocado
- ⅛ teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 tiny pinch red pepper flakes
- salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 slice whole grain bread toasted
- 1 large egg fried to desired doneness
Cut a ripe avocado in half; remove the pit. You need HALF an avocado for 1 serving. Scoop avocado into a bowl, season with salt, pepper, garlic powder and red pepper flakes. Use a fork to mash it until it's fairly smooth. Avocado mixture is at its best when used within 3-4 minutes after mashing. TIP: If avocado needs to sit more than 10 minutes before using, stir in a squeeze of fresh lemon juice.
Spray a skillet with non-stick spray or melt ½ tsp. of butter on medium heat. Crack egg into the hot skillet and fry it, until it reaches your preferred "doneness". If desired, season egg lightly with salt/pepper. For this recipe I don't flip the egg but cook it for 1-2 minutes until the egg white is set, then I put a see-through lid on the skillet and continue cooking until egg is at my preferred "doneness".
While egg cooks, pop bread in the toaster. Cook until crispy/browned. Try to time the toast to be done about the same time the egg is done!
To serve-Place toast on plate. Generously spread avocado mixture on top to cover. Use a spatula to transfer the fried egg on top of the avocado toast. If you make your egg "over medium" or "over easy", pierce the yolk with a fork; let the egg yolk spread. Use a fork to cut up and eat the avocado toast and egg. Enjoy!
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