Avocado Toast with Soft-Boiled Egg (Printable Version)

Creamy avocado meets perfectly soft-boiled egg and fresh microgreens on crisp whole grain toast for a vibrant breakfast.

# Ingredient List:

→ Bread

01 - 2 slices whole grain bread

→ Avocado

02 - 1 ripe avocado
03 - 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
04 - 1/8 teaspoon sea salt
05 - Freshly ground black pepper to taste

→ Eggs

06 - 2 large eggs

→ Toppings

07 - 1/2 cup assorted microgreens
08 - 1 teaspoon extra virgin olive oil
09 - Pinch of red pepper flakes

# Step-by-Step Instructions:

01 - Bring a small saucepan of water to a gentle boil. Carefully lower in the eggs and cook for 6-7 minutes for soft-boiled centers.
02 - Toast the whole grain bread slices to your desired crispness.
03 - Halve and pit the avocado. Mash the flesh in a bowl with lemon juice, sea salt, and black pepper until mostly smooth.
04 - When eggs are done, transfer them to a bowl of cold water. Peel gently once cool enough to handle.
05 - Spread mashed avocado evenly over each toast slice.
06 - Slice each soft-boiled egg in half and place on top of the avocado toast.
07 - Top with microgreens. Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with red pepper flakes if desired.
08 - Serve immediately while toast is still warm.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Quick and efficient, taking only 17 minutes from start to finish.
  • Packed with 12g of protein and healthy fats for sustained energy.
  • Highly customizable with simple, clean ingredients like lemon, sea salt, and assorted greens.
02 -
  • Peeling the eggs while they are slightly warm in a cold water bath makes the shell come off more easily.
  • Adjust the mashing consistency to your preference—some prefer a chunkier avocado texture while others like it perfectly smooth.
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