Smashed Avo and Poached Eggs on Sourdough Toast

A vibrant, protein-packed breakfast classic featuring creamy avocado, perfectly runny poached eggs, and crunchy artisan sourdough. This recipe is naturally vegetarian, highly customizable, and comes together in under 15 minutes.

Prep time: 5 mins | Cook time: 5 mins | Servings: 2

Ingredients

• Bread: 2 thick slices of quality sourdough bread

• Avocado: 2 ripe Hass avocados, halved and pitted

• Eggs: 2 large, fresh eggs

• Acid & Flavor: 1 tablespoon fresh lemon or lime juice

• Seasoning:

  • $\frac{1}{2}$ teaspoon flaky sea salt (plus extra for finishing)

  • $\frac{1}{4}$ teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper

  • A pinch of red pepper flakes or chili flakes (optional)

• Garnish & Finishes:

  • 1 teaspoon extra virgin olive oil (for drizzling)

  • Optional: A handful of microgreens, crumbled feta, or toasted pumpkin seeds

Instructions

1. Toast the Sourdough: Place your sourdough slices into a toaster or grill them in a dry skillet over medium-high heat until golden brown and crispy on the outside while remaining slightly chewy inside.

2. Mash the Avocado: Scoop the avocado flesh into a mixing bowl. Add the lemon or lime juice, flaky sea salt, and black pepper. Use a fork to mash everything together until mostly smooth with a few rustic chunks remaining.

3. Poach the Eggs:

   • Fill a medium saucepan with about 3 inches of water and bring it to a gentle simmer over medium heat (do not let it roll to a heavy boil).

   • Create a gentle vortex in the water by stirring it with a spoon.

   • Crack each egg into a small ramekin first, then gently slide it into the center of the spinning water.

   • Cook undisturbed for 3 minutes for a runny yolk. Use a slotted spoon to carefully remove the eggs and drain them on a paper towel.

4. Assemble:

   • Generously spoon the smashed avocado mixture over your warm toasted sourdough slices.

   • Carefully place a poached egg on top of each avocado layer.

   • Finish with a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil, an extra pinch of flaky sea salt, black pepper, and your choice of red pepper flakes, microgreens, or feta cheese.

Author: swoosh0018

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