Clean Eating Avocado Toast (Printable)

Creamy avocado meets perfectly soft-boiled eggs on crisp whole grain toast, topped with fresh microgreens for a vibrant, nourishing breakfast.

# What You Need:

→ Bread

01 - 2 slices whole grain bread

→ Avocado

02 - 1 ripe avocado
03 - 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
04 - 1/8 teaspoon sea salt
05 - Freshly ground black pepper to taste

→ Eggs

06 - 2 large eggs

→ Toppings

07 - 1/2 cup assorted microgreens
08 - 1 teaspoon extra virgin olive oil optional
09 - Pinch of red pepper flakes optional

# Steps:

01 - Bring a small saucepan of water to a gentle boil. Carefully lower in the eggs and cook for 6 to 7 minutes for soft-boiled centers.
02 - Toast the whole grain bread slices to your desired crispness.
03 - Halve and pit the avocado. Mash the flesh in a bowl with lemon juice, sea salt, and black pepper until mostly smooth.
04 - When eggs are done, transfer them to a bowl of cold water. Peel gently once cool enough to handle.
05 - Spread mashed avocado evenly over each toast slice.
06 - Slice each soft-boiled egg in half and place on top of the avocado toast.
07 - Top with microgreens. Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with red pepper flakes if desired.
08 - Serve immediately while toast is still warm.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It takes less time than waiting in a coffee shop line, but tastes like you spent your morning cooking.
  • The soft yolk mingles with creamy avocado in a way that feels indulgent without any guilt.
  • Once you nail the soft-boiled egg timing, you'll find yourself making this on mornings when you need something that feels nurturing.
02 -
  • The difference between a 6-minute egg and a 7-minute egg is the difference between a runny yolk and one that's just barely set—know your preference and stick with it.
  • A ripe avocado should yield slightly to gentle pressure but not feel mushy; if you buy them hard, set them on the counter for a day or two rather than trying to force the process.
03 -
  • Keep your eggs in the back of the fridge where they're coldest, and they'll peel more easily because the membrane shrinks away from the shell as it cools faster.
  • If your avocado is slightly underripe, a few minutes in the lemon juice actually helps soften it slightly while adding flavor.
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