Elevate your breakfast or brunch game with this Low Carb Avocado Toast with Poached Egg, a healthy twist on a classic favorite! Featuring creamy, perfectly seasoned avocado spread over golden, crispy low-carb bread, this dish is topped with luscious poached eggs for a protein-packed start to your day. A squeeze of lemon juice, a dash of red pepper flakes for a spicy kick, and a garnish of fresh cilantro bring vibrant, zesty flavors to every bite. Quick and easy with just 20 minutes from prep to plate, this recipe is ideal for those following low-carb or keto diets without sacrificing flavor. Whether you're looking for a nutritious breakfast or a light lunch, this avocado toast variation is as satisfying as it is beautiful.
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1. Bring a medium saucepan of water to a simmer over medium heat and add 1 tablespoon of white vinegar.
2. Crack each egg into a small ramekin or bowl.
3. Swirl the simmering water gently with a spoon and carefully slide one egg at a time into the water.
4. Allow the eggs to poach for about 3-4 minutes until the whites are set but the yolks are still soft.
5. While the eggs are poaching, toast the slices of low-carb bread until golden and crispy.
6. Cut the ripe avocado in half, remove the pit, and scoop the flesh into a bowl.
7. Add 1 teaspoon of lemon juice, 0.5 teaspoon of salt, and 0.25 teaspoon of pepper to the avocado, and mash with a fork until creamy.
8. Spread the mashed avocado evenly over the toasted low-carb bread slices.
9. Using a slotted spoon, remove the poached eggs from the water and drain on a paper towel.
10. Place one poached egg on each slice of avocado toast.
11. Sprinkle a pinch of red pepper flakes over each egg for a bit of heat.
12. Garnish with fresh cilantro leaves for added flavor.
13. Serve immediately and enjoy your nutritious low-carb avocado toast with poached eggs.
Serving size | (327.5g) |
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Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
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Calories | 497.9 |
Total Fat 36.1g | 0% |
Saturated Fat 7.2g | 0% |
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g | |
Cholesterol 372mg | 0% |
Sodium 1566.4mg | 0% |
Total Carbohydrate 23.2g | 0% |
Dietary Fiber 17.4g | 0% |
Total Sugars 3.1g | |
Protein 28.3g | 0% |
Vitamin D 82IU | 0% |
Calcium 115.0mg | 0% |
Iron 3.6mg | 0% |
Potassium 912.0mg | 0% |
Source of Calories