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Avocado toast with egg on whole-grain bread with lemon, black pepper, and red pepper flakes

Avocado Toast with Egg, Lemon Juice and Hot Sauce

Avocado toast with egg is a quick, satisfying breakfast with creamy avocado, crisp toasted bread, and a savory egg topping. It is an easy choice when you want a fresh, flavorful meal without much fuss.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 1 serving
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Calories: 300
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 slice whole-grain bread
  • 1/2 ripe avocado
  • 1 large egg
  • 1/2 teaspoon lemon juice
  • Salt, to taste
  • Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • Pinch of red pepper flakes or hot sauce, optional

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Toast the whole-grain bread until golden brown.
  2. As the bread cooks, prepare the egg by frying, scrambling, or poaching it until fully cooked.
  3. Mash the avocado in a small bowl, then stir in the lemon juice and season with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
  4. Spread the seasoned avocado evenly across the toasted bread.
  5. Set the cooked egg over the avocado.
  6. Add a pinch of red pepper flakes or a splash of hot sauce, if desired.
  7. Serve the avocado toast immediately.

Notes

For the best fresh texture, assemble the toast just before serving and store any leftover avocado and egg separately.