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Avocado Toast with Poached Eggs, Arugula & Cherry Tomatoes

The California brunch classic—done with care, balance, and a little seasonal flair.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course Breakfast
Cuisine Californian
Servings 4
Calories 190 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 4 slices rustic sourdough or country bread — thick cut
  • 2 large ripe avocados — halved pitted, and flesh scooped out
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice — fresh
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt — plus more to taste
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper — freshly cracked
  • 1 teaspoon olive oil — for brushing toast
  • 4 each eggs — fresh for poaching
  • 1 tablespoon white vinegar — for poaching water
  • 1 cup arugula — loosely packed
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes — halved
  • Flaky sea salt — for finishing
  • Extra virgin olive oil — to drizzle

Instructions
 

  • Toast the bread: Brush both sides of the bread with olive oil. Grill or toast in a dry pan over medium heat until golden and crisp on the outside. Set aside.
  • Make the avocado mash: In a bowl, mash the avocado with lemon juice, kosher salt, and black pepper until chunky-smooth. Taste and adjust seasoning.
  • Poach the eggs: Bring a wide, shallow pot of water to a gentle simmer (not boiling). Add white vinegar. Crack each egg into a small bowl or ramekin. Swirl the water gently with a spoon and slide one egg in at a time. Cook for 3–4 minutes until whites are set but yolks are still soft. Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on a paper towel.
  • Assemble the toast: Spread a generous layer of the avocado mixture on each piece of toast. Top with a poached egg. Arrange arugula and cherry tomatoes on the side or scatter across the top.
  • Finish with flair: Drizzle with a bit of olive oil, sprinkle with flaky sea salt, and a crack of black pepper.
  • Serve immediately, preferably with coffee or a fresh juice and a warm breeze.

Notes

*Nutrition information is only a rough estimate.

Nutrition

Calories: 190kcal
Keyword Avocado, Toast, Tomato
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