Description
This creamy avocado toast with a perfectly poached egg is a quick and nutritious breakfast or snack featuring a smooth avocado mousse spread over hearty toast, topped with a tender poached egg and seasoned with everything-bagel spice. The combination delivers healthy fats, protein, and vibrant flavors for a satisfying meal in just 15 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
Avocado Mousse
- ½ ripe avocado, pitted
- 2 Tbsp plain Greek yogurt (or coconut yogurt)
- 1 tsp fresh lime or lemon juice
- Pinch of flaky salt
Toast & Egg
- 1 slice hearty sourdough or multigrain bread
- 1 large egg, cold
- ½ tsp white or rice vinegar
Seasoning & Garnish
- ¼ tsp everything-bagel seasoning (or sesame + garlic)
- Pinch of freshly ground pepper
- Optional: pomegranate arils, micro-herbs, or chili flakes
Instructions
- Blend the Mousse: In a mini food processor, combine the ripe avocado, plain Greek yogurt, fresh lime or lemon juice, and a pinch of flaky salt. Blitz until the mixture is smooth and silky in texture. Set aside while you prepare the other components.
- Toast the Bread: Toast the slice of hearty sourdough or multigrain bread to a medium-dark golden brown for optimal crunch and warmth. Keep the toast warm until assembly.
- Strain the Egg: Crack the cold large egg into a fine sieve and gently swirl for 5 seconds. This helps remove the thinner egg whites, resulting in a neater poached egg. Then, carefully slide the strained egg into a small ramekin for easy transfer.
- Poach the Egg: Heat a skillet filled with water and the white or rice vinegar to 190°F (just below simmering). Gently slide the egg from the ramekin into the water and let it poach for 3 and a half minutes until the whites are set but the yolk remains runny.
- Assemble: Spread the creamy avocado mousse evenly over the warm toasted bread. Use a slotted spoon to lift the poached egg out of the water, allowing excess water to drain, then place it atop the avocado spread. Sprinkle with everything-bagel seasoning and freshly ground pepper. Add optional garnishes like pomegranate arils, micro-herbs, or chili flakes for extra color and flavor. Serve immediately while warm.
Notes
- Use ripe but firm avocados to ensure a creamy yet smooth mousse.
- Adjust poaching time for a firmer yolk if desired.
- Substitute Greek yogurt with coconut yogurt for a dairy-free option.
- Everything-bagel seasoning can be replaced with a mix of sesame seeds, garlic powder, and onion flakes.
- Serve immediately to enjoy the contrast of textures and flavors at their best.
