Avocado Egg Healthy Brunch Plate - Simple, Fresh, and Satisfying

Ingredients

• 2 large eggs (poached, soft-boiled, hard-boiled, or fried)
• 1 ripe avocado
• 1 small cucumber, thinly sliced
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
• 1/4 small red onion, thinly sliced (optional)
• Fresh greens (a handful of arugula, spinach, or mixed greens)
• 1/2 lemon (for zest and juice)
• 1–2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil
• Salt and black pepper, to taste
• Red pepper flakes or everything bagel seasoning (optional)
• Fresh herbs (chives, parsley, or dill), chopped
• Whole-grain toast or sourdough (optional, for serving)

Instructions

1. 1

   Prep the veggies: Slice the cucumber, halve the cherry tomatoes, and thinly slice the red onion. Toss with a pinch of salt, pepper, and a squeeze of lemon. Set aside.

2. 2

   Cook the eggs your way: - Soft-boiled: Simmer for 6–7 minutes, then chill in ice water and peel. - Poached: Simmer water, add a splash of vinegar, swirl, and poach 3–4 minutes. - Fried: Cook in a little olive oil until whites set; keep yolks runny if you like.

3. 3

   Prep the avocado: Slice the avocado and fan it on the plate. Sprinkle with salt, pepper, and lemon zest.

4. 4

   Build the plate: Add a handful of greens, the cucumber-tomato mix, and the avocado. Place the eggs on top or to the side.

5. 5

   Finish with flavor: Drizzle olive oil and a bit more lemon juice. Top with red pepper flakes or everything bagel seasoning. Add chopped herbs for freshness.

6. 6

   Serve: Add toast on the side if you want a heartier meal. Eat right away.