Egg & Avocado Rye Toast
One slice of rye with smashed avocado and a soft egg — a small, balanced breakfast pairing protein, healthy fat, and fiber.
Ingredients
- 2 Egg
- 1 slice Country bread
- ½ Avocado
- ¼ Lemon (optional)
- ¼ tsp Red pepper flakes (optional)
- ⅛ tsp Salt (optional)
Method
- Bring a small pan of water to a gentle simmer and lower the eggs in for 7 minutes for just-set yolks.
- Toast the bread until golden.
- Mash the avocado with the lemon juice and salt and spread it on the toast.
- Peel and halve the eggs onto the toast and finish with the chili flakes.
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About Egg & Avocado Rye Toast
Egg & Avocado Rye Toast is a pared-back version of the modern café standard, built for balance rather than abundance. A single slice of hearty country or rye bread carries smashed avocado and a soft-cooked egg, so one small plate delivers protein, healthy fat, and fiber together. The darker, denser bread matters here: it gives structure and a nutty depth that soft white toast would not.
The one real technique is the egg, simmered for seven minutes so the white sets while the yolk stays just runny to spill over the avocado. Mashing the avocado with lemon and salt keeps it from tasting flat and stops it browning, and a scatter of red pepper flakes adds a gentle heat at the end. The eating experience is creamy against the crisp, chewy toast, rich but not heavy. It makes a satisfying breakfast in about twelve minutes and holds up equally well as a light lunch.
Egg & Avocado Rye Toast: frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Egg & Avocado Rye Toast?
A serving has about 346 calories — 17.4g protein, 23.2g carbs, 21.3g fat, 5.7g fiber. Figures are estimated from the ingredient amounts and will shift with your portions and brands.
Is Egg & Avocado Rye Toast gluten-free?
As written, no — it contains Country bread. You'd need a certified gluten-free swap for that ingredient to make it gluten-free.
Do I need every ingredient to make Egg & Avocado Rye Toast?
The core ingredients are essential, but you can leave out lemon, red pepper flakes, salt — they're optional and mainly there for extra flavor or finish.
How many servings does Egg & Avocado Rye Toast make?
This recipe makes 1 serving. In the app you can scale it up or down and the ingredient amounts adjust automatically.