Poached Eggs & Avocado Toasts

These take poached eggs to a new level :) Use thick slices of a wholegrain bread or use whatever you have on hand or prefer. Makes a nice meal for brunch, lunch or even an easy dinner :) The cooking time is for bringing the water to a simmer and poaching the eggs. If you are short of time or don't have lemon or lime juice just mash half an avocado straight onto each slice of toast, sprinkle with salt & pepper and follow rest of recipe. Show more

Ready In: 15 mins

Serves: 4

Ingredients

  • 4  eggs
  • 2  ripe avocados
  • 2  teaspoons lemon juice (or juice of 1 lime)
  • 4  slices  thick bread
  • 1  cup cheese (grated, edam, gruyere or whatever you have on hand)
  •  salt & freshly ground black pepper
  • 4  teaspoons butter (for spreading on toast)
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Directions

  1. Poach eggs using your favourite method.
  2. Meanwhile cut the avocados in half and remove the stones.
  3. Using a spoon scoop out the flesh into a bowl and add the lemon or lime juice and the salt & pepper.
  4. Mash roughly using a fork.
  5. Toast the bread and spread with butter.
  6. Spread the avocado mix onto each slice of buttered toast and top each with a poached egg.
  7. Sprinkle over the grated cheese and serve immediately.
  8. These are also nice with either fresh or grilled tomato halves on the side.
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