TL;DR
Restaurant-quality avocado toast for ~€2 instead of €8-12 – with poached egg and runny yolk in just 10 minutes.
Season: All year
 ## How to Make It ### Ingredients (1 serving) - 2 slices good bread (sourdough, whole grain, or ciabatta) - 1 ripe avocado - 1 egg (for poaching) - Juice of ¼ lemon - Salt + pepper - Chili flakes (optional) - Olive oil for drizzling ### Step 1: Poach the egg (start in parallel!) Bring water + 1 tbsp vinegar to a simmer. Crack egg into fine sieve, wait 30-60 sec (watery white drains off). Slide egg into water, let simmer 3-4 min. **OR Microwave trick:** Fill cup halfway with water, crack egg in, pierce yolk several times with fork (important!), cover with plate, microwave 1 min at 800W. ### Step 2: Toast bread Toast bread until golden brown (toaster or pan with butter – pan = crispier!). ### Step 3: Prepare avocado Halve avocado, remove pit, mash roughly with fork (not purée!). Stir in lemon juice + salt + pepper. ### Step 4: Assemble Spread avocado thick on toasted bread. Gently place poached egg on top. Season with chili flakes + salt + pepper. Drizzle with olive oil. ### Step 5: Serve **Important:** Cut yolk with knife → runs over avocado = perfect! Eat immediately (or bread gets soggy). ## Why This Works **Cost:** ~€2 at home vs. €8-12 at café – **saves €6-10**! **Time:** 10 min vs. 25-30 min (driving to café + waiting). **Healthy:** Healthy fats (avocado) + protein (egg) + fiber = keeps you full. **Variations:** - With bacon, smoked salmon, or chicken (protein boost) - With tomatoes, cucumber, or arugula (veggie boost) - With sriracha, jalapeños, or harissa (spicy!) **Pro tips:** - Avocado MUST be ripe (slightly soft when pressed) - Lemon juice prevents browning - Sieve method for egg = foolproof (see Roger.Tips Poached Eggs) - Thick is better: spread avocado generously! **Nutrition (approx.):** 350-400 kcal, 15-18g protein, 20-25g healthy fats, 10-12g fiber.