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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, runny 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.
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 8 minutes
Total Time 13 minutes
Servings 3
Calories 264 kcal

Ingredients
  

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
  • ½ teaspoon fresh lemon juice
  • Pinch of red pepper flakes optional
  • Salt to taste

Instructions
 

  • 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.
  • 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 7-9 minutes for a perfectly soft-boiled, jammy yolk.
  • 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.
  • Prepare Avocado Spread: In a small bowl, combine the flesh of $frac{3}{4}$ avocado with the $frac{1}{2}$ teaspoon of fresh lemon juice. Mash with a fork until it reaches a spreadable consistency, either mostly smooth or with some small chunks.
  • 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.
  • Assemble Toasts: Gently peel the cooled eggs. Slice each egg lengthwise into quarters.
  • Dress the Toast: Spread the prepared avocado mixture evenly over each of the 3 toasted bread slices (using approximately $frac{1}{4}$ of a whole medium avocado's worth of flesh per slice).
  • 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.
  • Serve: Enjoy immediately for the best experience.

Notes

Estimated Nutritional Information (per 1 toast serving):
  • Calories: 264 kcal
  • Protein: 12.3 g
  • Total Fat: 14.5 g
  • Saturated Fat: 2.6 g
  • Carbohydrates: 24.8 g
  • Fiber: 6.5 g
  • Sugars: 3.6 g
  • Sodium: Approximately 272 mg (this does not include any additional salt added "to taste")
Disclaimer: Nutritional information is estimated based on standard USDA data and common brand averages for ingredients like whole-grain bread (Pepperidge Farm 100% Whole Wheat, 43g slice) and basil pesto (Barilla Traditional Basil Pesto). Actual values may vary based on specific brands, ingredient sizes, and preparation.