Avocado Toast With Tomato And Egg (Printable Version)
Creamy avocado, fresh tomatoes, and hard-boiled eggs on crispy toast make a perfect breakfast or brunch.
# What You Need:
→ Bread
01 - 2 slices whole grain or sourdough bread
→ Eggs
02 - 2 large eggs
→ Vegetables & Toppings
03 - 1 ripe avocado
04 - 1 medium ripe tomato
05 - 1 tablespoon fresh chives or parsley, chopped (optional)
06 - 1/2 lemon (for juice)
→ Seasoning
07 - 1/4 teaspoon sea salt, or to taste
08 - 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
09 - 1/8 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
# How To Make It:
01 - Fill a small saucepan with water and bring to a rolling boil. Gently lower the eggs into the water and boil for 8 to 10 minutes until hard-boiled. Transfer the eggs immediately to a bowl of ice-cold water to cool, then peel and slice into rounds.
02 - While the eggs cook, place the bread slices in a toaster and toast until golden brown and crisp on the edges.
03 - Halve the avocado and remove the pit. Scoop the flesh into a small bowl and mash lightly with a fork, leaving some texture. Season with fresh lemon juice, sea salt, and black pepper to taste.
04 - Divide the seasoned avocado mash evenly between the two toast slices, spreading it in an even layer across each piece.
05 - Slice the tomato into thin rounds and arrange them over the avocado spread. Top each toast with the sliced hard-boiled egg.
06 - Finish with a sprinkle of chopped chives or parsley and red pepper flakes if desired. Serve immediately while the toast is still warm and crisp.
# Helpful Hints:
01 -
- It comes together in twenty minutes flat but looks like something from a cafe menu that charges eighteen dollars.
- The combination of fats, protein, and complex carbs keeps you full well past noon without that heavy feeling.
02 -
- The biggest mistake is using bread that is too thin or soft because it will collapse under the weight of the toppings and leave you eating a sad pile of ingredients with a fork.
- Starting with eggs that are already at room temperature before boiling prevents the shells from cracking and gives you a more evenly cooked center.
03 -
- Toasting the bread a little darker than you think you need keeps it crunchy even after the avocado and tomato release their moisture.
- A tiny sprinkle of flaky sea salt right at the very end on top of the egg adds a texture contrast that will make people ask what your secret is.