EasyVegetarianBreakfast
Avocado Toast with Poached Eggs
15 min
4.5 (67 reviews)
By James Whitfield
BreakfastBrunchQuickVegetarian
Creamy avocado on toasted sourdough, topped with perfectly runny poached eggs and chilli flakes.
Servings
2
Ingredients
- 2 thick slices of sourdough bread
- 2 ripe avocados
- 4 large eggs
- 1 tbsp white wine vinegar
- Juice of ½ lemon
- Pinch of chilli flakes
- Flaky sea salt and black pepper
- Fresh micro herbs or cress to garnish (optional)
Method
- 1
Toast the sourdough until golden and crisp.
- 2
Halve and stone the avocados. Scoop the flesh into a bowl, add lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Mash to your preferred texture.
- 3
Bring a deep pan of water to a gentle simmer. Add the vinegar.
- 4
Crack each egg into a small cup. Create a gentle whirlpool in the water and slide the eggs in one at a time. Poach for 3 minutes for runny yolks.
- 5
Spread the avocado generously over the toast. Top each slice with two poached eggs.
- 6
Finish with chilli flakes, flaky salt, and herbs if using. Serve immediately.
