Modern American Cuisine
Avocado toast with crispy chili and an egg
Avocado toast is a modern icon of American brunch, where the perfect balance of textures and flavors is taken to the next level. A crispy slice of whole-grain bread serves as a sturdy base for a generous layer of creamy, ripe avocado, seasoned with a squeeze of lime and a pinch of sea salt. On top goes an egg with a tender, slightly runny yolk that, when cut open, creates a sauce that soaks into the bread. The finishing touch is a crispy, buttery chili topping that adds a spicy kick to the dish, the pleasant crunch of sautéed garlic and onions, creating a striking contrast to the softness of the avocado and egg yolk.
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Recipe overview
- Total time
- 15 min
- Prep
- 10 min
- Cooking
- 5 min
- Servings
- 4
- Difficulty
- Medium
- Cuisine
- Modern American Cuisine
Nutrition
per serving
- Calories
- 380 kcal
- Protein
- 14 g
- Fat
- 22 g
- Carbs
- 32 g
- Fiber
- 9 g
Step by step
Method
- 01
Toast the slices of bread in a toaster until they are a deep…
Toast the slices of bread in a toaster until they are a deep golden brown. It's important for the bread to be as crispy as possible—this will create the necessary contrast with the soft texture of the avocado.
- 02
Cut the avocado in half, remove the pit, and scoop the flesh…
Cut the avocado in half, remove the pit, and scoop the flesh into a bowl. Mash it with a fork until it’s coarsely mashed, add the lime juice and sea salt, and stir.
- 03
Heat a skillet with a drop of oil and cook a sunny-side-up egg
Heat a skillet with a drop of oil and cook a sunny-side-up egg. Cook over medium heat for about 3 minutes: the white should turn completely opaque white, while the yolk should remain runny and glossy.
- 04
Spread a generous amount of avocado on each piece of toast, t…
Spread a generous amount of avocado on each piece of toast, then carefully place an egg on top. Drizzle the crispy chili topping over everything—it will add just the right amount of heat and a satisfying crunch.
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Useful advice
Cooking tip
To prevent the avocado from browning, sprinkle it with lime juice immediately after mashing with a fork. Use only ripe fruit: it should be soft but not mushy when pressed.
How to serve
Serve immediately while the bread is still hot and crispy and the yolk is warm.
Note
If you don't want to make the topping from scratch, you can buy ready-made 'chili crunch' in the Asian section of your supermarket.
