Avocado Toast With Tomato And Egg (Printable Version)
A nutritious breakfast combining creamy avocado, fresh tomatoes, and hard-boiled eggs on toasted bread for a satisfying meal any time of day.
# What You Need:
→ Bread
01 - 2 slices whole grain or sourdough bread
→ Avocado Spread
02 - 1 ripe avocado
03 - 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
04 - Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
→ Toppings
05 - 2 large hard-boiled eggs
06 - 1 medium tomato, sliced
07 - 1 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil (optional)
08 - Fresh herbs (chives, parsley, or basil), for garnish
09 - Crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
# Directions:
01 - Place eggs in a saucepan and cover with cold water. Bring to a rolling boil, then cover the pot and reduce heat to a simmer. Cook for 9 to 10 minutes. Transfer eggs to a bowl of ice water or run under cold water until cool enough to handle. Peel and slice into rounds.
02 - Place bread slices in a toaster and toast until golden brown and crisp on the edges.
03 - While the bread toasts, halve the avocado and remove the pit. Scoop the flesh into a mixing bowl and add lemon juice, salt, and black pepper. Mash with a fork to a creamy yet slightly chunky consistency.
04 - Divide the mashed avocado evenly and spread it across both warm toasted bread slices, pressing gently to adhere.
05 - Arrange tomato slices over the avocado spread, then top each toast with the sliced hard-boiled egg.
06 - Drizzle with olive oil if desired. Season with additional salt, pepper, fresh herbs, and a pinch of crushed red pepper flakes. Serve immediately while the bread is still warm and crisp.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- It takes almost no effort but looks like something from a cafe menu.
- The creamy avocado and jammy egg combo keeps you full until lunch without feeling heavy.
02 -
- Overcooked eggs develop a grey ring around the yolk that looks unappetizing and tastes slightly sulfurous, so set a timer.
- Rubbing a cut garlic clove across hot toast before the avocado goes on adds an incredible savory depth you will not want to skip after trying it once.
03 -
- Buy avocados a few days ahead and let them ripen on the counter so they are perfect when you need them.
- A tiny pinch of salt on the tomato slices before layering draws out their natural sweetness and makes every ingredient taste brighter.