Fried Egg Avocado Toast

Ingredients

• 1 slicewholemeal bread
• ¼ripe avocado
• ¼lime
• to tastegreen Tabasco sauce (optional)
• 2–3onion rings, sliced
• 4–5cherry or grape tomatoes, halved
• a pinch (about 2 tablespoons)alfalfa sprouts
• 1egg
• to tastebutter, oil or non-stick cooking spray
• to tastesalt

Instructions

1. 1

   Toast and fry

   Get all the ingredients ready first, as the preparation moves quickly. Toast the bread to your liking and begin frying the egg.

2. 2

   Top the toast

   Once the toast is ready, gently mash the avocado over it. Squeeze on the lime juice and season with salt and green Tabasco sauce, then add the onion, sprouts and tomatoes.

3. 3

   Add the egg

   When the egg is cooked, set it on top of the toast and toppings. Finish with a few more dashes of green Tabasco and a little extra salt to taste.

What is fried egg avocado toast?

Avocado toast is a modern, open-faced breakfast or light meal, built around mashed avocado spread over toasted bread. This American-style version adds a fried egg and fresh vegetables for a mix of creamy, crisp and juicy textures.

The combination works because the warm egg sits against cool toppings, while lime and green Tabasco brighten the rich avocado.

Nutrition and macros by portion

The nutrition label shows one serving as written: 243 calories, 11g protein, 24g carbs, 13g fat.

The bread and avocado provide most of the carbohydrate, while the egg contributes protein and some fat; the avocado and cooking fat also add fat. The tomatoes, onion and sprouts add fresh toppings, and a side of fruit or salad can make the plate feel more complete.

Get everything ready first

Quick prep: Halve the tomatoes, slice the onion and have the sprouts, lime and seasoning close at hand before you start. The toast and egg can be ready within minutes, so laying everything out makes assembly smoother.

Choose your cooking fat

For the egg: Butter gives it a savoury finish, while oil or non-stick spray are alternatives listed in the recipe. Use just enough to help the egg cook without sticking.

Keep the avocado bright

Mash gently: Spread the avocado over the toast without turning it into a completely smooth purée; a little texture helps the toppings sit on the bread. Lime juice adds a fresh, tangy note.

Cook the egg to your liking

Doneness cue: The recipe leaves the cooking time and style to your preference, so fry the egg until it reaches the doneness you enjoy. Add it while warm, just before serving.

Make the toppings work

Fresh finish: Onion, tomatoes and alfalfa sprouts bring crunch and freshness to the soft avocado. Add the Tabasco gradually, then adjust the salt at the end.

Serve it straight away

Best timing: Assemble the toast as soon as the egg is cooked so the bread stays crisp beneath the toppings. For a fuller meal, serve it with fruit or a simple side salad.

Recipe notes & tips

• Have the toppings ready before you start cooking.
• Toast the bread to your preferred level of crispness.
• Mash the avocado gently so it retains some texture.
• Add lime juice over the avocado as soon as it is mashed.
• Use green Tabasco sparingly at first, then add more to taste.
• Place the fried egg on top just before serving.

Variations

• Ripe tomatoes: Use whichever cherry or grape tomatoes are on hand.
• Extra heat: Add more green Tabasco at the table.
• More citrus: Squeeze on a little extra lime to taste.
• Crispier toast: Toast the bread for longer before adding the toppings.
• Different cooking fat: Use butter, oil or non-stick spray for frying the egg.

Common mistakes to avoid

• Starting without prep: The cooking moves quickly, so slice the toppings and ready the lime first.
• Over-mashing the avocado: Mash gently to keep some texture.
• Soggy toast: Assemble just before eating so the toppings do not sit on the bread for long.
• Over-seasoning early: Add Tabasco and salt in small amounts, then taste and adjust.
• Waiting to add the egg: Put it on the toast as soon as it is cooked so it stays warm.

How to store

This toast is best eaten immediately, as the bread softens once topped. If needed, refrigerate any prepared toppings separately in a covered container and assemble fresh; cook the egg just before serving.

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