Avocado and Pesto Breakfast Toast
A simple yet nourishing breakfast featuring whole grain bread, creamy mashed avocado, and a perfectly poached egg topped with pesto.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Poaching and Toasting
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 slices of whole grain bread
- 1 ripe avocado
- 2 eggs
- 2 tablespoons of pesto
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Olive oil (optional)
Instructions
- Toast the slices of whole grain bread until golden brown.
- Poach the eggs for about 3-4 minutes until the whites are set.
- Prepare the avocado by mashing it and seasoning with salt and pepper.
- Assemble the toast by spreading the mashed avocado on the toasted bread.
- Add one poached egg on each slice of avocado toast.
- Dress with a generous dollop of pesto.
- Final touches: drizzle with olive oil if desired, and serve immediately.
Notes
For extra flavor, consider adding toppings like cherry tomatoes or feta cheese. Best enjoyed fresh. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 1 day.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 9g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 186mg