Egg and Avocado Toasts with Smoked Salmon
**Egg and Avocado Toasts with Smoked Salmon** This simple yet satisfying breakfast or lunch is a great way to start your day or power through your afternoon. The creamy avocado, salty smoked salmon, and perfectly cooked eggs come together on toasted whole-grain bread for a meal that's both delicious and nutritious. Plus, it's easy to customize to your liking—add a squeeze of lemon juice, a sprinkle of red pepper flakes, or a dollop of sour cream.
The origins of this recipe can be traced back to the humble beginnings of the breakfast sandwich. In the early 1900s, street vendors in New York City would sell simple sandwiches made with fried eggs and bacon on toasted rolls. Over time, these sandwiches evolved to include a variety of toppings, including avocado, smoked salmon, and cheese. Today, egg and avocado toasts are a popular breakfast and lunch option around the world. Our version of this classic dish is made with whole-grain bread, mashed avocado, thinly sliced smoked salmon, and perfectly cooked eggs. We use olive oil to cook the eggs, which gives them a slightly crispy exterior and a tender, flavorful interior. We also season the eggs with salt and pepper to taste. The result is a delicious and satisfying meal that's sure to please everyone at the table.
Egg and Avocado Toasts with Smoked Salmon Egg and Avocado Toasts with Smoked Salmon Egg and Avocado Toasts with Smoked Salmon Egg and Avocado Toasts with Smoked Salmon
Prep time: 5 | Cook time: 10 | Serves: 2
Ingredients
  • 2 slices whole grain bread, toasted
  • 1/2 ripe avocado, mashed
  • 1/4 cup thinly sliced smoked salmon
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Chopped fresh herbs, such as chives or parsley, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
  1. Heat the olive oil in a non-stick skillet over medium heat.
  2. Crack the eggs into the skillet and cook to your desired doneness.
  3. Spread the mashed avocado on the toasted bread.
  4. Top with the smoked salmon and cooked eggs.
  5. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  6. Garnish with chopped fresh herbs, if desired.
Why It Works
  • The combination of creamy avocado, salty smoked salmon, and perfectly cooked eggs is simply irresistible.
  • Whole-grain bread provides a hearty and flavorful base for the toast.
  • Cooking the eggs in olive oil gives them a slightly crispy exterior and a tender, flavorful interior.
  • Seasoning the eggs with salt and pepper to taste brings out their flavor.
  • Garnishing the toast with chopped fresh herbs adds a touch of freshness and color.