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Avocado Toast with Poached Egg

Smashed avocado on toast with a poached egg.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 2 servings
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 slices crusty bread
  • 1 ripe avocado
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 tbsp white vinegar
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 0.25 tsp salt
  • 0.25 tsp red pepper flakes

Method
 

  1. Toast the bread until golden and crisp.
  2. Bring a small pot of water to a gentle simmer and add the vinegar.
  3. Crack each egg into the water and poach 3 minutes for runny yolks.
  4. Mash the avocado with the lemon juice and salt, then spread onto the toast.
  5. Top each toast with a poached egg and a sprinkle of red pepper flakes.

Notes

Swirl the simmering water before adding eggs for neat poached shapes.