Zapisz My mornings shifted the day I stopped rushing through breakfast and started actually tasting it. There's something about standing in the kitchen with steam rising from a pot, waiting for eggs to reach that perfect barely-set yolk stage, that makes you slow down. This avocado toast became my answer to wanting something that feels both indulgent and honest, with no complicated techniques hiding behind it.
I made this for a friend who kept saying she wasn't a breakfast person, and watching her eat every crumb quietly told me everything. She came back the next week asking if I could show her how, and now it's what she makes when she wants to feel taken care of without waiting for someone else to do it.
Ingredients
- 2 slices whole grain bread: The sturdy kind that doesn't collapse under a runny yolk, toasted just past soft but not into crunch territory.
- 1 ripe avocado: Press gently near the stem and if it yields without mushing, you've found the right moment to use it.
- 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice: This keeps the avocado from browning and brightens everything it touches.
- 1/8 teaspoon sea salt and freshly ground black pepper: Don't skip the fresh grinding, the flavor difference is real.
- 2 large eggs: Cold from the fridge works best because the temperature difference helps you time the cooking.
- 1/2 cup assorted microgreens: These add a peppery bite and make the plate look like someone who cares prepared it.
- 1 teaspoon extra virgin olive oil and pinch of red pepper flakes: Both optional but both worth it if you have them on hand.
Instructions
- Bring water to a gentle boil:
- Fill a small saucepan about halfway with water and let it heat until you see steady bubbles rising. This takes about three minutes on most stovetops.
- Lower eggs into the water:
- Use a spoon to gently settle them into the boiling water, careful not to crack them against the bottom. You'll want to set a timer for six to seven minutes depending on how runny you like the center.
- Toast the bread while eggs cook:
- Get your bread golden and crisp but still capable of holding weight without crumbling. This is your foundation, so don't let it go dark.
- Mash the avocado with intention:
- Cut it lengthwise, twist the halves apart, and scoop the flesh into a small bowl. Use a fork to break it down into mostly smooth terrain with just a few small chunks remaining.
- Move eggs to an ice bath:
- When the timer goes off, use a slotted spoon to transfer them to a bowl of cold water. This stops the cooking immediately and makes peeling easier once they cool enough to handle.
- Assemble with care:
- Spread avocado evenly across each toast slice, then arrange the peeled and halved eggs on top like you're placing them on purpose, not just dropping them down.
- Finish with brightness:
- Scatter microgreens across the top, drizzle with olive oil if using it, and finish with a small sprinkle of red pepper flakes. The garnish isn't decoration, it's flavor.
Zapisz 
Zapisz One morning I made this while someone I loved was still sleeping, and I left it on the kitchen table as a small wordless apology for something we'd argued about the night before. The plate was empty by the time they woke up, and we didn't need to talk about it.
The Timing Secret
Getting everything ready at once is the invisible skill here. Start the eggs first, toast while they're cooking, assemble the avocado while the toast is still warm, and by the time you're plating, nothing has cooled down too much. It's like conducting an orchestra where the instruments are kitchen equipment and the reward is breakfast that's still steaming when you sit down.
Choosing Your Avocado
There's a narrow window where an avocado is perfect, and it's easily missed if you're not paying attention. Too hard and you'll be frustrated trying to mash it, too soft and it falls apart into brown mush the moment the knife touches it. Buy one that's slightly firm and plan to use it that same day, or buy one that's still hard and leave it on the counter overnight wrapped loosely in a kitchen towel.
Make It Your Own
This recipe is a starting point, not a rulebook. I've made it with crispy prosciutto tucked underneath the avocado, with paper thin slices of radish for crunch, with everything bagel seasoning because someone in my kitchen is obsessed with it. The structure stays the same, but the details can change based on what's in your produce drawer or what sounds good that morning.
- Rub the warm toast with a cut garlic clove before spreading the avocado for a subtle depth that builds as you eat.
- Add sliced cherry tomatoes or thin radish slices between the avocado and egg for texture and color contrast.
- A handful of hemp seeds or pumpkin seeds on top adds protein and a satisfying crunch that changes the whole experience.
Zapisz 
Zapisz This dish taught me that the best meals are the ones where nothing is trying too hard to impress, just showing up as honest versions of themselves. Make it when you need to feel grounded, or when you want to show someone they're worth a few minutes of intentional kitchen time.
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