Avocado Toast with Egg

Ingredients

• •4 slices of whole grain bread
• •2 ripe avocados
• •4 large eggs
• •1 tbsp lemon juice
• •Salt to taste
• •Pepper to taste
• •Red pepper flakes (optional)
• •Fresh herbs (e.g., cilantro or parsley) for garnish (optional)

Instructions

1. 1

   Toast the slices of whole grain bread until golden brown.

2. 2

   While the bread is toasting, prepare the avocado by cutting it in half, removing the pit, and scooping the flesh into a bowl.

3. 3

   Mash the avocado with a fork and mix in the lemon juice, salt, and pepper to taste.

4. 4

   Bring a pot of water to a gentle simmer. Crack each egg into a small bowl, then gently slide it into the simmering water one at a time.

5. 5

   Poach the eggs for about 3-4 minutes for a runny yolk, or longer if you prefer firmer yolks.

6. 6

   Once the eggs are cooked, remove them with a slotted spoon and drain on a paper towel.

7. 7

   Spread the mashed avocado evenly on the toasted bread slices, then top each with a poached egg.

8. 8

   Sprinkle with red pepper flakes and fresh herbs if desired. Serve immediately.