High-Protein Egg and Avocado Toast
High-Protein Egg and Avocado Toast
Ingredients
- 8 large eggs
- 4 slices whole grain bread
- 2 ripe avocados
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes, or to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- 1
Bring a medium pot of water to a rolling boil. Carefully lower the eggs into the boiling water using a slotted spoon. Reduce heat to a gentle simmer and cook for 7 minutes for a jammy yolk, or 9-10 minutes for a firm yolk.
⏱️ 10 min
- 2
While the eggs are cooking, toast the whole grain bread slices to your desired crispness.
⏱️ 3 min
- 3
Prepare an ice bath by filling a bowl with cold water and ice cubes. Once the eggs are cooked, immediately transfer them to the ice bath using a slotted spoon. Let them cool for at least 5 minutes. This stops the cooking process and makes them easier to peel.
⏱️ 5 min
- 4
While the eggs are cooling, prepare the avocado mash. Halve the avocados, remove the pits, and scoop the flesh into a medium bowl. Add the lime juice, salt, and black pepper. Mash with a fork until desired consistency is reached (chunky or smooth).
⏱️ 3 min
- 5
Peel the cooled eggs. Slice each egg in half lengthwise.
⏱️ 2 min
- 6
To assemble, spread an even layer of avocado mash over each slice of toasted bread. Top each with 4 egg halves. Sprinkle with red pepper flakes and fresh chopped cilantro.
⏱️ 2 min
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
High-Protein Egg and Avocado Toast
- 8 large eggs
- 4 slices whole grain bread
- 2 ripe avocados
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes, or to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- 1
Bring a medium pot of water to a rolling boil. Carefully lower the eggs into the boiling water using a slotted spoon. Reduce heat to a gentle simmer and cook for 7 minutes for a jammy yolk, or 9-10 minutes for a firm yolk.
⏱️ 10 min - 2
While the eggs are cooking, toast the whole grain bread slices to your desired crispness.
⏱️ 3 min - 3
Prepare an ice bath by filling a bowl with cold water and ice cubes. Once the eggs are cooked, immediately transfer them to the ice bath using a slotted spoon. Let them cool for at least 5 minutes. This stops the cooking process and makes them easier to peel.
⏱️ 5 min - 4
While the eggs are cooling, prepare the avocado mash. Halve the avocados, remove the pits, and scoop the flesh into a medium bowl. Add the lime juice, salt, and black pepper. Mash with a fork until desired consistency is reached (chunky or smooth).
⏱️ 3 min - 5
Peel the cooled eggs. Slice each egg in half lengthwise.
⏱️ 2 min - 6
To assemble, spread an even layer of avocado mash over each slice of toasted bread. Top each with 4 egg halves. Sprinkle with red pepper flakes and fresh chopped cilantro.
⏱️ 2 min