Description
Jammy Egg, Avocado & Pesto Toast is a wholesome and flavor-packed breakfast that combines perfectly boiled jammy eggs, creamy mashed avocado, and aromatic pesto on crispy toasted bread. This delightful dish offers a balance of textures and rich flavors, making it an ideal start to your day.
Ingredients
Scale
Bread
- 2 slices of your favorite bread
Eggs
- 2 eggs
Avocado
- ½ ripe avocado
Pesto
- 2 tsp pesto (store-bought or homemade)
Seasoning
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, freshly cracked, to taste
Instructions
- Boil the Eggs: Start by bringing a large saucepan of water to a boil over medium-high heat. Once boiling, reduce the heat slightly to maintain a gentle boil to cook the eggs evenly. Using a slotted spoon, gently lower the eggs into the water one at a time. Let them cook for exactly 7 minutes to achieve a jammy, soft yolk center. Monitor the heat carefully to avoid a rapid rolling boil.
- Toast the Bread: While the eggs are boiling, toast your bread slices until golden and crispy using a toaster or a skillet for a rustic texture. This provides a crunchy contrast to the creamy toppings.
- Prepare the Avocado: Once toasted, slice the avocado in half and remove the pit. Scoop out the flesh into a small bowl and mash it with a fork. Spread the mashed avocado generously on each toast slice, using the back of the fork to evenly distribute the creamy mixture.
- Ice Bath for the Eggs: After 7 minutes of boiling, carefully remove the eggs from the hot water and immediately transfer them to a bowl filled with ice water. Let them chill for about 2 minutes to stop the cooking process and make peeling easier.
- Peel and Slice the Eggs: Once cooled, gently tap each egg on a hard surface to crack the shell and peel it off. Slice each egg into quarters to reveal the jammy yolk perfect for layering on toast.
- Assemble the Toast: Place the avocado-covered toast on a plate and arrange one-quarter of each egg on top of each slice. Season with salt and freshly cracked black pepper according to your taste.
- Add the Pesto: Drizzle 1 teaspoon of pesto on each slice. You can use store-bought pesto or prepare your own with fresh basil, garlic, olive oil, pine nuts, and Parmesan cheese for an herbaceous richness that complements the flavors.
- Enjoy: Admire your creation and dig in! The combination of crispy toast, creamy avocado, runny yolk, and flavorful pesto delivers a perfectly balanced and satisfying breakfast.
Notes
- For a rustic toast texture, consider toasting the bread in a skillet instead of a toaster.
- Use ripe avocado for easy mashing and optimal creaminess.
- The 7-minute boiling time ensures a jammy yolk; adjust time if you prefer firmer or softer eggs.
- Chilling eggs in ice water stops cooking and makes peeling easier.
- Homemade pesto enhances flavor but store-bought is a convenient alternative.
- Season with salt and pepper just before serving for the best taste.
