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Egg avocado toast is a simple breakfast or brunch you can easily throw together in just a few minutes. A multi-grain toast, a runny fried egg, and creamy avocado make a quick, healthy, and satisfying meal.

It’s delicious, packed with nutrients, and features my favorite healthy fat – avocado!

Close-up side view of two Egg Avocado Toasts on a plate with a sliced avocado in the background.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

Here are five reasons to try this recipe:

  • This avocado toast with egg provides you with carbs, protein, and fat, making it a healthy meal that will have you feeling full for hours.
  • This healthy, protein-packed breakfast is a great way to start the day.
  • You can make this egg avocado toast any time of day. It’s the perfect balanced meal for breakfast or brunch. And if you pair it with a side salad, you can also serve it for lunch or a light dinner.
  • Easily customize to your liking – the options are endless!
  • It’s a great way to use up ripe avocados.
Close-up side view of a Egg Avocado Toast on a white plate garnished with parsley.

Ingredient Notes

Here is a brief overview of the ingredients you’ll need to make the toast:

  • Olive Oil: In this recipe, olive oil is used to coat the pan and keep the egg from sticking.
  • Red or Yellow Bell Pepper: The bell pepper slice makes for a nicer presentation and also adds some fresh flavor to the dish.
  • Egg: The runny egg adds protein, keeping you satisfied longer.
  • Ripe Avocado: The smooth and creamy avocado is a great source of healthy fats and fiber.
  • Lemon Juice: The freshly squeezed lemon juice keeps the avocado from browning. You can also use lime juice instead.
  • Slice of Toasted Bread: Use multi-grain, whole-grain, sprouted grain, or rye bread. Choose bread that is firm enough to hold the egg.
  • Salt: A pinch of flaky sea salt adds the finishing touch to the avocado toast and enhances the flavors.
  • Chopped Parsley: This nutrient-dense herb enhances all of the flavors, adds a pop of color, and gives a boost of vitamins and minerals.

How To Make Fried Egg Avocado Toast

Here are the step-by-step instructions:

  1. In a small pan, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Place the bell pepper ring on the pan. Carefully break the egg directly into the bell pepper ring.
  2. In the meantime, toast the bread and make the avocado mash. Simply scoop the avocado flesh into a small bowl and mash it with a fork. Sprinkle with lemon juice and spread on the toast.
  3. Once the egg is set within the bell pepper ring, carefully place it on the avocado toast. Sprinkle with fresh parsley and season with sea salt.

Recipe Tips

Here are a few tips to help you make the best avocado toast:

  • Select large, firm bell peppers. You want the slice of bell pepper to be roomy enough to hold the whole egg.
  • Choose ripe avocados. A good one has dark green (almost black) skin and is ripe enough to squeeze gently without bruising.
  • Use thick slices of high-quality multigrain bread. A sturdy toasted bread with creamy avocado is texture paradise.
  • Don’t overcook the egg. An ooey-gooey fried egg on avocado toast is THE BEST.
Close-up side view of two egg avocado toasts on a white plate with a silver fork on the left.

Avocado Toast Variations

Here are a few ways to customize this recipe:

  • Switch up the egg and top the avocado toast with poached, scrambled, or sliced hard-boiled egg.
  • Add something extra. Top the toast with pickled red onions, sliced tomato, radish slices, arugula, or feta cheese.
  • Add fresh herbs such as fresh basil, dill, green onions, or chives.
  • Add seasonings such as red pepper flakes or everything bagel seasoning.
  • Add shredded cheese to the egg so it melts while the egg is cooking.
  • Meat-lovers can top it with something meaty like chorizo or bacon.

FAQs

Fried egg avocado toast is best prepared right before serving.

Squeeze the avocado gently. If it yields to the pressure, the avocado is ready to eat.

If you tried to cut the avocado and discovered that it’s not ripe enough, you can squeeze lemon or lime juice where the fruit is punctured, wrap it tightly in plastic wrap, and leave it on the counter until it softens.

Sure thing. Simply use your favorite gluten-free bread (ideally one that you know won’t fall apart).

Egg Avocado Toast

5 from 2 votes
This Avocado Toast with Egg recipe is very easy to make. It's a perfect meal for a healthy breakfast or brunch and can also be served with a side salad for lunch or dinner.
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 10 minutes
Servings: 1 toast
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Ingredients

  • 1 tsp olive oil
  • 1 slice red or yellow bell pepper
  • 1 egg
  • ½ medium avocado
  • ½ Tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 slice of toasted multi-grain bread
  • pinch of sea salt
  • ½ Tbsp chopped parsley

Instructions

  • In a frying pan, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Place the bell pepper ring on the pan. Carefully break the egg in half and place it directly into the ring.
    1 tsp olive oil, 1 slice red or yellow bell pepper, 1 egg
  • In the meantime, toast the bread and make the avocado mash. Scoop the avocado flesh into a small bowl and mash it with a fork. Sprinkle with lemon juice and spread on the toast.
    1/2 medium avocado, 1 slice of toasted multi-grain bread, 1/2 Tbsp lemon juice
  • Once the egg is set, carefully place it on the avocado toast. Sprinkle with chopped parsley and season with sea salt.
    pinch of sea salt, 1/2 Tbsp chopped parsley
Nutrition Facts
Egg Avocado Toast
Serving Size
 
1 toast
Amount per Serving
Calories
393
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
25.5
g
39
%
Saturated Fat
 
4.4
g
28
%
Polyunsaturated Fat
 
18.6
g
Cholesterol
 
186
mg
62
%
Sodium
 
184.6
mg
8
%
Carbohydrates
 
32.6
g
11
%
Fiber
 
10.4
g
43
%
Sugar
 
2.7
g
3
%
Protein
 
13.7
g
27
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

The nutrition facts are an estimate. Variations in ingredient brands, portion sizes, or substitutions can affect the final nutritional values. For the most accurate information, please use a nutrition calculator or consult with a healthcare provider. Always ensure that each of the ingredients is allowed in your diet.

Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: International
Diet: Vegetarian
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Maria Ushakova is a holistic nutritionist and food blogger. She focuses on developing easy recipes using real food ingredients. She believes that healthy food is delicious and anyone can learn how to cook it. Maria’s work has appeared on numerous popular websites as well as in print.

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