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Mediterranean Poached Eggs on Avocado Sourdough

Prep 10 min Cook 10 min Difficulty 2/5

Bright Mediterranean poached eggs over avocado sourdough in minutes—flavorful, easy brunch.

Why this recipe works

This Mediterranean-style eggs poached on avocado sourdough is a bright, satisfying breakfast or light brunch. It’s ideal for two shared portions or a quick solo plate with extra toast.

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Key takeaways

Simple, elegant brunch idea
Balanced combo of avocado, eggs, and toast
Fast to make with common ingredients

Recipe guide

This Mediterranean-style eggs poached on avocado sourdough is a bright, satisfying breakfast or light brunch. It’s ideal for two shared portions or a quick solo plate with extra toast.

Elevate breakfast with a bright, Mediterranean-inspired pair of poached eggs.

  • Simple, elegant brunch idea
  • Balanced combo of avocado, eggs, and toast
  • Fast to make with common ingredients

Poaching and toast prep

Prepare 8–10 cm of simmering water with 2 Tbsp white wine vinegar. Poach 4 eggs for 3–4 minutes (runny) or 5 minutes (firmer). Toast sourdough, spread with butter.

Avocado on toast

Mash ripe avocado with salt and pepper. Spread on buttered sourdough slices.

Assemble and finish

Top each slice with two poached eggs, a pinch of smoked paprika, chopped chives, and a side salad leaves. Serve warm.

Ingredients

  • 4 large eggs
  • 2 tbsp white wine vinegar
  • 4 slices sourdough bread
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 1 ripe avocado
  • Salt to taste
  • Freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • 1 tbsp chopped chives
  • 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
  • Mixed salad leaves (for serving) 100 g

Instructions

  1. Bring a medium saucepan filled with 8–10 cm of water and the white wine vinegar to a gentle simmer over medium heat.
  2. Crack each egg into a small bowl or ramekin and keep ready.
  3. Swirl the simmering water gently to create a vortex and slip one egg at a time into the center, spacing them apart; cook 3–4 minutes for runny yolks or 5 minutes for firmer yolks.
  4. Use a slotted spoon to lift eggs from the water and drain on a paper towel-lined plate.
  5. Toast sourdough slices until golden and spread each with a thin layer of butter while hot.
  6. Halve and pit the avocado, scoop flesh into a bowl, mash lightly with a fork and season with salt and pepper.
  7. Spread mashed avocado evenly over the buttered sourdough slices.
  8. Place two poached eggs on each avocado toast.
  9. Season eggs with salt, black pepper and a sprinkle of smoked paprika.
  10. Scatter chopped chives over the toasts and serve immediately with mixed salad leaves on the side.

FAQs

How do I poach eggs perfectly? Use fresh eggs and maintain gentle simmer to prevent wandering. Swirl water to create a vortex before adding eggs.
Why butter the toast before adding avocado? Toast until golden, then spread with butter while hot for extra richness.
How should I season the final dish? Season with salt, pepper, paprika, and chives to finish; serve immediately for best texture.