Breakfast · Entree
Avocado Toast
Crisp toast topped with seasoned mashed avocado and simple fresh garnishes.
- Prep time
- 10 minutes
- Cook time
- 10 minutes
- Total time
- 20 minutes
- Servings
- 4 slices

Ingredients
- 4 thick slices sourdough bread
- 2 large ripe avocados
- 4 large eggs
- 1 Tbsp unsalted butter (14 g)
- 1 Tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes, optional
Directions
- Cut the avocados in half, remove the pits, and scoop the flesh into a bowl.
- Add the lemon juice, salt, and black pepper. Mash with a fork until creamy but still slightly chunky.
- Toast the sourdough slices until golden and crisp.
- Melt the butter in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat.
- Crack the eggs into the skillet and cook until the whites are set but the yolks are still runny, about 3–4 minutes.
- Spread a generous layer of mashed avocado over each slice of toasted sourdough.
- Place one fried egg on top of each slice.
- Sprinkle with red pepper flakes and additional black pepper, if desired, and serve immediately.