Simple Poached Egg and Avocado Toast Recipe
A simple and delicious recipe for poached eggs served on creamy smashed avocado toast, topped with shaved Parmesan, fresh herbs, and served with fresh quartered heirloom tomatoes. Perfect for a nutritious breakfast or brunch.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 minutes
- Total Time: 12 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Poaching, Toasting
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
Eggs and Poaching
- 2 large eggs
Toast and Toppings
- 2 slices whole grain bread
- 1/3 avocado
- 2 tablespoons shaved Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Fresh herbs (parsley, thyme, or basil), for topping
Side
- Quartered heirloom tomatoes, for serving
Instructions
- Poach the Eggs: Bring a pot of water to a boil, making sure there’s enough water to cover the eggs at the bottom. Place the metal outer rims of two mason jar lids flat on the bottom of the pot. Once the water boils, turn off the heat and carefully crack one egg into each rim. Cover the pot and poach the eggs for 5 minutes for semi-soft yolks, adjusting to 4 minutes for very soft or up to 5+ minutes for firmer yolks.
- Prepare the Toast and Avocado: While the eggs are poaching, toast the slices of whole grain bread to your preference. Smash the avocado evenly across each toast slice to create a creamy base.
- Assemble and Serve: After poaching, use a spatula to lift the eggs from the water. Gently remove the mason jar rims from around the eggs while over the pot to let excess water drip off. Place each poached egg on top of the avocado-smeared toast. Sprinkle with shaved Parmesan cheese, season with salt and pepper, and garnish with fresh herbs. Serve alongside quartered heirloom tomatoes for a fresh, colorful finish.
Notes
- Use fresh eggs for the best poaching results as they hold their shape better.
- Adjust poaching time depending on how runny or firm you prefer your yolks.
- You can substitute the whole grain bread with gluten-free or sourdough bread if preferred.
- Herbs like parsley, thyme, or basil add a fresh flavor but can be omitted or replaced by chives or cilantro.
- Avocado can be seasoned with a little lemon juice to prevent browning if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (1 egg and 1 slice toast with avocado and toppings)
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 310 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 26 g
- Fiber: 7 g
- Protein: 13 g
- Cholesterol: 185 mg
Keywords: poached eggs, avocado toast, healthy breakfast, easy brunch, whole grain toast, Parmesan, fresh herbs
