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Elevated Jammy Egg & Pesto Avocado Toast

Start your day or brighten your afternoon with this Elevated Jammy Egg & Pesto Avocado Toast. Perfectly cooked eggs with luscious, jammy yolks sit atop creamy avocado and crisp whole-grain toast, all brought together with a vibrant drizzle of basil pesto and a hint of zesty lemon. It’s a simple yet sophisticated meal that’s both satisfying and incredibly flavorful.

  • Total Time13 minutes
  • Yield3 toasts 1x

Ingredients

Scale

Core Components:

  • 3 large eggs
  • 3 slices whole-grain bread or other sturdy bread suitable for toasting
  • ¾ ripe medium avocado

Flavor Enhancers & Seasoning:

  • 1 tablespoon basil pesto ((≈1 teaspoon per toast))
  • ½ teaspoon fresh lemon juice
  • Pinch of red pepper flakes optional
  • Salt to taste

Instructions

  1. Prepare Eggs for Boiling: Fill a medium saucepan with enough water to cover the eggs by about an inch. Bring the water to a vigorous boil over a medium-high heat setting.
  2. Cook Eggs: Using a slotted spoon, gently lower the 3 eggs into the boiling water one by one. Reduce the heat slightly to maintain a steady, rolling simmer. Cook for 7–8 minutes for jammy yolks; for fully set yolks cook 9–10 minutes.
  3. Doneness Check: whites fully set and opaque; yolks glossy and jammy. If whites are loose, return eggs to hot water for 30–60 seconds.
  4. Toast Bread: While the eggs are simmering, place the 3 bread slices in a toaster or under a broiler until golden brown and toasted to your preference.
  5. Prepare Avocado Spread: In a small bowl, combine the flesh of ¾ avocado with the ½ teaspoon of fresh lemon juice. Mash with a fork until it reaches a spreadable consistency, either mostly smooth or with some small chunks.
  6. Cool and Peel Eggs: Once the cooking time for the eggs is complete, immediately transfer them from the saucepan to a bowl filled with ice water. Allow them to chill for at least 2-3 minutes. This halts the cooking process and makes them easier to peel.
  7. Assemble Toasts: Gently peel the cooled eggs. Slice each egg lengthwise into quarters.
  8. Dress the Toast: Spread the prepared avocado mixture evenly over each of the 3 toasted bread slices (using approximately ¼ of a whole medium avocado’s worth of flesh per slice).
  9. Final Touches: Arrange one sliced egg (four quarters) on top of the avocado layer on each toast. Season lightly with salt and a pinch of red pepper flakes, if using. Finish by drizzling 1 teaspoon of pesto over each assembled toast.
  10. Serve: Enjoy immediately for the best experience.

Notes

Food Safety: Soft-boiled eggs may pose a risk for pregnant people, young children, older adults, or immunocompromised individuals. Use pasteurized eggs or cook 9–10 minutes for fully set yolks.

Nutrition Facts (per 1 toast serving): Calories: 264 kcal | Total Fat: 14.5 g (Saturated Fat: 2.6 g) | Total Carbs: 24.8 g (Fiber: 6.5 g, Sugars: 3.6 g) | Protein: 12.3 g | Sodium: 272 mg

These values are approximate and may vary based on ingredients and preparation. Sodium does not include any additional salt added to taste.

  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 8 minutes

Nutrition

  • Calories: 264

Find it online: https://dailyzests.com/the-ultimate-jammy-egg-pesto-avocado-toast/