Poached Egg Avocado Surprise Recipes

SIMPLE POACHED EGG AND AVOCADO TOAST

Steps:

• Bring a pot of water to boil (use enough water to cover the eggs when they lay in the bottom). Drop the metal rims (outer rim only) of two mason jar lids into the pot so they are laying flat on the bottom. When the water is boiling, turn off the heat and carefully crack the eggs directly into each rim. Cover the pot and poach for 5 minutes (4 for super soft, 4:30 for soft, 5 or more for semi-soft yolks).
• While the eggs are cooking, toast the bread and smash the avocado on each piece of toast. When the eggs are done, use a spatula to lift the eggs out of the water. Gently pull the rim off of the eggs (I do this right on the spatula, over the water) and place the poached eggs on top of the toast. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese, salt, pepper, and fresh herbs; serve with the fresh quartered heirloom tomatoes.

POACHED EGG AVOCADO SURPRISE

Steps:

• Toast the bread.
• Put the avocado on the toast and sprinkle with feta cheese. Set aside.
• Now for the poached egg, I do it the old fashioned way like my mom taught me. Fill a small pot with water about 3/4 full. Bring the water to a boil.
• Meanwhile, crack the egg into a small bowl.
• When the water is boiling, turn down the burner slightly, get a spoon and stir the water fast, making a "whirlpool". Drop the egg into the center and let it finish swirling. Leave it in there a couple minutes until it's the consistancy you prefer. I like my yolks runny.
• Take the egg out with a slotted spoon and jiggle to drain as much water as possible.
• Plop the egg on top of the avocado and feta and sprinkle with salt and pepper to taste.

POACHED EGGS & AVOCADO TOASTS

Steps:

• Poach eggs using your favourite method.
• Meanwhile cut the avocados in half and remove the stones.
• Using a spoon scoop out the flesh into a bowl and add the lemon or lime juice and the salt & pepper.
• Mash roughly using a fork.
• Toast the bread and spread with butter.
• Spread the avocado mix onto each slice of buttered toast and top each with a poached egg.
• Sprinkle over the grated cheese and serve immediately.
• These are also nice with either fresh or grilled tomato halves on the side.

POACHED EGGS WITH SMASHED AVOCADO & TOMATOES

Steps:

• Heat a non-stick frying pan, very lightly brush the cut surface of the tomatoes with a little oil, then cook them, cut-side down, in the pan until they have softened and slightly caramelised. Meanwhile, heat a pan of water, carefully break in the eggs and leave to poach for 1-2 mins until the whites are firm but the yolks are still runny.
• Halve and stone the avocado, then scoop out the flesh and smash onto the bread. Add the eggs, grind over black pepper and add a handful of rocket to each portion. Serve the tomatoes on the side.

POACHED EGGS ON AVOCADO & FETA TOAST

Steps:

• Fill a large saucepan with water, add the vinegar and bring to a hard boil over a high heat. Once boiling, reduce the heat so the water is simmering, then use a spoon to swirl the water into a whirlpool. Crack in both eggs and cook for 2 1/2 mins.
• Meanwhile, in a small bowl, mash the avocado, feta, chilli flakes and lemon juice, and season well with black pepper. Toast the bread.
• Pile the avocado and feta on the toast, then put a poached egg on top of each.