Avocado Egg Smash Toast (Print Version)

A creamy avocado and egg blend on toasted bread, brightened with lemon and fresh herbs for a nourishing meal.

# Components:

→ Avocado Egg Smash

01 - 2 large eggs
02 - 1 ripe avocado
03 - 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
04 - 1 tablespoon chopped fresh chives (optional)
05 - 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley (optional)
06 - 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
07 - 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

→ For Serving

08 - 2 slices whole-grain bread, toasted
09 - Extra chives or chili flakes, for garnish (optional)

# Directions:

01 - Place eggs in a small saucepan and cover with cold water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes to hard boil.
02 - Drain and cool eggs under cold running water. Peel and chop roughly.
03 - Scoop out the avocado into a bowl and mash with a fork until creamy.
04 - Add chopped eggs, lemon juice, chives, parsley, salt, and pepper to the avocado. Gently mash until combined, leaving some texture.
05 - Toast the bread slices to desired crispness.
06 - Spread the avocado egg mixture evenly over the toast slices.
07 - Top with extra chives or chili flakes if desired and serve immediately.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It tastes elegant enough for a weekend brunch but comes together faster than scrambled eggs.
  • One bowl, minimal dishes, and somehow you feel nourished instead of just full.
  • The texture stays interesting because you're mashing, not pureeing—there's something to chew on.
02 -
  • Don't skip the ice bath after boiling—it stops the cooking and makes the yolk stay that perfect pale yellow instead of turning green around the edges.
  • If your avocado is slightly firm, mash it gently and let it rest for a minute; it softens as you work it and becomes easier to combine without turning into paste.
03 -
  • Buy avocados a day or two before you need them and let them sit on the counter; they'll be perfectly ripe and creamy without that hard center you sometimes get from rushed ripening.
  • If you're making this for guests, have the eggs boiled and the avocado cut ahead of time, but mash and assemble only when you're ready to serve—it stays fresher that way.
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