A wholesome avocado toast piled high with vibrant greens and topped with a perfectly poached egg. Creamy avocado blends with crisp greens for fresh flavor and satisfying texture, while the warm, runny yolk adds richness. Served on hearty whole-grain or sourdough bread, it’s a nourishing, energizing meal that feels both simple and indulgent. A crave-worthy favorite that delights with every bite and leaves you feeling wonderfully satisfied.
Hearty Avocado Toast with Greens & Poached Egg
Servings: 2
Ingredients
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2 fresh eggs
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2 tablespoons vinegar (any kind)
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2 slices whole grain, sourdough, or bread of choice
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1 ripe avocado
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Handful of greens (microgreens, spinach, chard, arugula, etc.)
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Salt and pepper, to taste
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Balsamic glaze, for drizzling (optional)
Instructions
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Heat the poaching water
Fill a medium nonstick, wide saucepan with 2½–3 inches of water and add the vinegar. Cover and bring to a full boil. -
Crack the eggs
Carefully crack each egg into its own small ramekin or bowl. -
Poach the eggs
Turn off the heat. Working one at a time, tip the edge of each ramekin into the hot water, allowing a little water to swirl in and begin setting the egg. Gently release the egg into the pan.
Cover with the lid and do not lift it.-
Poach 3–4 minutes for runny
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4–5 minutes for medium
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Toast the bread
While the eggs poach, toast your bread of choice. -
Prep the avocado
Smash the avocado and season with salt and pepper. -
Finish the eggs
Use a slotted spoon to remove the poached eggs and briefly drain them on a paper towel. If they’re softer than you prefer, slip them back into the hot water for another minute or two. -
Assemble
Spread avocado on the toast, add a handful of greens, top with a poached egg, and finish with salt, pepper, and, if desired, a drizzle of balsamic glaze.
Fayette County Lifestyle contributing chef, Chef Pauli, launched her culinary journey by creating wedding cakes and catering intimate events. She later became a Certified Personal Chef, crafting personalized menus and cooking in clients’ homes. Her path eventually led to Chick-fil-A’s Menu Development Team, where she developed new menu innovations with her creative, hands-on expertise.