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poached egg avocado toast

Poached Eggs on Toast

Kayla Cappiello
Poached eggs on toast on gluten free bread is a delicious, easy, and healthy breakfast that is perfect for busy mornings. It is made with just a few simple ingredients, including gluten free bread, mashed avocado, poached eggs, sliced red onion, pine nuts, salt, and pepper.
This poached eggs on toast recipe is easy to make, even for beginners. Simply toast the gluten free bread, mash the avocado, and poach the eggs. Poached eggs are easy to make. They seem very fancy, at least to me! But, once I tried it the first time I’ve been making them over and over ever since.
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 8 minutes
Servings 1 serving

Ingredients
  

  • 2 slices gluten free bread
  • 1/2 avocado mashed
  • 2 poached eggs
  • 1 tbsp red onion diced
  • 1 tbsp Pine nuts
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Olive oil drizzle

Instructions
 

  • Fill a medium saucepan with enough water to cover the eggs by at least 2 inches.
  • Add 1 tablespoon of vinegar to the water.
  • Bring the water to a boil.
  • Reduce the heat to low so that the water is simmering.
  • Crack each egg into a separate small bowl or ramekin.
  • Gently slide the eggs into the simmering water.
  • Cook the eggs for 3-4 minutes, or until the whites are set and the yolks are still runny.
  • Use a slotted spoon to remove the eggs from the water and drain on a paper towel-lined plate.
  • Place the toasted bread with the mashed avocado on a plate.
  • Top with the poached eggs.
  • Garnish with sliced red onion, pine nuts, salt, and pepper to taste.
  • Drizzle with olive oil.
  • Serve immediately and enjoy!

Notes

Topping Ideas

  • Mediterranean poached egg avocado toast: Top with chopped tomatoes, cucumbers, olives, and crumbled feta cheese.
  • Mexican poached egg avocado toast: Top with chopped tomatoes, onions, jalapeños, and crumbled cotija cheese.
  • Asian poached egg avocado toast: Top with sliced mushrooms, shredded carrots, and a drizzle of soy sauce.
  • Breakfast for dinner poached egg avocado toast: Top with crumbled bacon, shredded cheddar cheese, and a fried egg.