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Avocado and poached egg on toast

Try this recipe for smashed avocado and a poached egg on toast for a healthy lunch full of flavour.

Avocado and poached egg on toast

Meal type: Breakfast, Main meal

Serves: 2

Total time: 10 minutes

Preparation: 5 minutes

Cook: 5 minutes

  1. Cut the avocado in half, remove the stone and mash the flesh with a fork. Add the tomatoes, chilli flakes and lime juice. Season with ground black pepper and set aside.
  2. To poach the eggs, heat a small pan of boiling water. Carefully break in the eggs and leave to poach for 2 to 3 minutes until the whites are cooked but the yolks are still runny.
  3. Spoon the avocado mixture onto the toast and top each with a poached egg. Season with black pepper and serve with the rocket.

How we made it healthier

The avocado, tomatoes and rocket all count towards your 5-a-day. The lime juice, chilli and black pepper add flavour without the need for salt.

Nutritional Information

Each Portion Contains:

Energy 1036kJ 248kcal 12%
Carbs 16.3g -
Fibre 5.3g 18%
Fat 15.9g Medium 23%
Saturates 3.7g Low 19%
Sugar 3.2g Low 4%
Salt 0.48g Low 8%

% = an adult's reference intake

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Ingredients

1 avocado

2 tomatoes, diced

Pinch of chilli flakes (optional)

Juice of ½ lime

2 eggs

2 slices wholemeal toast

Rocket salad leaves