Avocado Toast with Eggs

Ingredients

• •2 slices of whole grain bread
• •1 ripe avocado
• •2 large eggs
• •1 tbsp lemon juice
• •Salt to taste
• •Black pepper to taste
• •Optional toppings: red pepper flakes, cherry tomatoes, or microgreens

Instructions

1. 1

   Toast the whole grain bread slices until golden brown and crispy.

2. 2

   While the bread is toasting, bring a small pot of water to a simmer. Add a splash of vinegar if desired.

3. 3

   Crack one egg into a small bowl, then gently slide it into the simmering water. Repeat with the second egg.

4. 4

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

5. 5

   While the eggs are poaching, cut the avocado in half, remove the pit, and scoop the flesh into a bowl.

6. 6

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

7. 7

   Once the eggs are done, carefully remove them from the water with a slotted spoon and let them drain briefly.

8. 8

   Spread the smashed avocado evenly over the toasted bread, then top each piece with a poached egg. Add optional toppings if desired.