Egg and Avocado Toast

Avocado toast or ‘avo toast’ has become quite a ‘thing’ in the fitness world. And, by that, I mean it’s a good thing! It’s literally smashed avocado on a slice of toast – quick, healthy and delicious. Add a poached egg and you have a perfectly balanced breakfast that’s rich in protein, monounsaturated fats, carbohydrate and fibre. It’s also a good way of getting your iron. Jazz it up with any of the suggested toppings.

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Serves 1

2 eggs

2 slices whole grain bread

½  avocado

Sea salt flakes and freshly ground pepper

fresh or dried herbs (parsley, thyme, or basil)

Optional toppings: A few halved cherry tomatoes; a pinch of red chilli flakes; a little peanut butter underneath the avocado or a few crushed pistachios or pine nuts

Bring a pan of water to boil (use enough water to cover the eggs when they lay in the bottom). Crack an egg into a cup, then slip it into the water. Alternatively, crack the egg into a silicone egg poacher and place this in the boiling water. Turn down the heat and poach for about 4 minutes until the white is just set.

While the eggs are cooking, toast the bread and, using a fork, roughly smash the avocado on each piece of toast. When the eggs are cooked, use a slotted spoon to lift the eggs out of the water. And place on top of the toast. Sprinkle with salt, freshly ground black pepper and herbs.