Avocado and Egg Breakfast Sandwich

Ingredients

• 4 slices whole grain bread
• 1 ripe avocado
• 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
• 1/4 teaspoon salt, divided
• 1/8 teaspoon black pepper, divided
• 1 tablespoon olive oil or butter
• 2 large eggs
• 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
• 2 slices tomato
• 1/2 cup arugula or baby spinach leaves

Instructions

1. Toast the 4 slices of bread in a toaster on medium-high setting until golden brown and firm enough to hold toppings without going soggy, about 2 to 3 minutes.
2. While the bread toasts, scoop the avocado flesh into a small bowl and add the 1 teaspoon lemon juice, 1/8 teaspoon of the salt, and a pinch of black pepper.
3. Mash the avocado with a fork until mostly smooth with a few small chunks remaining for texture.
4. Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil or butter in a small nonstick skillet over medium heat for 1 minute, until it shimmers or the butter foams.
5. Crack both eggs directly into the skillet, spaced apart, and immediately reduce heat to medium-low.
6. Cook undisturbed for 2 to 3 minutes, until the whites turn from clear to fully opaque and set around the edges, while the yolk still looks glossy and jiggles when the pan is nudged.
7. Sprinkle the eggs with the remaining 1/8 teaspoon salt, black pepper, and the red pepper flakes if using.
8. For a fully set white with a still-runny yolk, cover the skillet with a lid for the last 1 minute of cooking to steam the tops; for a firmer yolk, cook 1 to 2 minutes longer.
9. Spread the mashed avocado generously over 2 slices of the toasted bread, dividing it evenly.
10. Top each with a slice of tomato and a small handful of arugula, then carefully slide a fried egg on top of each using a thin spatula.
11. Close each sandwich with the remaining slice of toast, press down gently, and slice in half with a serrated knife before serving immediately.

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Why You'll Love This

• Ready in under 20 minutes with no special equipment
• Balanced combination of healthy fats, fiber, and protein
• Endlessly customizable with whatever vegetables you have

Nutrition

Nutrition values are estimated per serving based on the ingredients used.