Description
Jammy Egg, Avocado & Pesto Toast is a simple, elegant breakfast or brunch option that combines creamy avocado, soft-boiled eggs with a luscious jammy yolk, and fragrant pesto on perfectly toasted bread. Quick, nutritious, and endlessly customizable, this toast is perfect for weekday mornings, leisurely weekends, or even a light lunch. Each bite balances creamy, savory, and fresh flavors for a satisfying start to your day.
Ingredients
2 slices of bread (sourdough, whole-grain, or your choice)
2 eggs
½ ripe avocado
2 tsp pesto
Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Boil the eggs: Bring a large saucepan of water to a gentle boil over medium-high heat. Carefully lower the eggs into the water using a slotted spoon. Cook for 7 minutes for jammy yolks, adjusting heat to maintain a gentle boil.
- Toast the bread: While the eggs cook, toast the bread slices to your preferred crispness.
- Prepare the avocado: Mash the avocado and spread evenly on each slice of toast (about ¼ avocado per slice).
- Cool and peel the eggs: Transfer cooked eggs to a bowl of ice water for 2 minutes. Peel carefully.
- Slice and assemble: Slice each egg into quarters and place on top of the avocado toast (four quarters per slice).
- Season and drizzle: Sprinkle with salt and pepper, then drizzle with pesto. Serve immediately.
Notes
- Bread Options: Whole-grain, rye, or gluten-free for different textures.
- Extra Toppings: Cherry tomatoes, radishes, microgreens, or crumbled feta.
- Spicy Kick: Add red pepper flakes or a drizzle of hot sauce.
- Vegan Alternative: Substitute eggs with pan-fried tofu slices or vegan egg replacements.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Cuisine: American
