Starters & appetizers
Easy avocado toast with hard-boiled eggs
Crisp avocado toast with hard-boiled eggs, radishes and chives. Ready in 25 minutes, with amounts for two people and simple assembly tips.
- Total time
- 25 min
- Servings
- 2
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Cuisine
- International
Ingredients
Main ingredients
Method
Boil the eggs
Put the eggs in a saucepan and add the litre of water, covering by about 2 cm. Bring to a boil, lower to a gentle simmer and cook for 10–12 minutes from boiling.
Cool and prepare
Cool the eggs under cold water for 5 minutes. Wash the avocado skin, radishes and chives. Thinly slice the radishes and chop the chives.
Mash the avocado
Reserve a quarter of the avocado flesh for slices. Mash the rest with lemon juice, oil, salt and pepper, leaving some texture. Taste before adding extra salt.
Toast and peel
Toast four bread slices for 3–4 minutes in a toaster or dry pan until crisp. Peel and halve the eggs; both whites and yolks should be firm.
Assemble and serve
Spread mashed avocado on the bread. Top each toast with reserved avocado slices, radishes, half an egg and chives. Serve two toasts per person immediately.
The step photos are illustrative.
Notes
Texture and technique
Toast the bread until crisp before adding avocado. Make the topping while the eggs cook and assemble only at serving time to avoid soggy bread.
Variations and allergens
Contains wheat/gluten and egg. Gluten-free bread is an option after checking the label. The recipe uses firmly cooked eggs; different bread changes the nutrition estimate.
Storage
Assemble just before serving. Refrigerate cooked eggs separately for up to 3 days and covered avocado for up to 24 hours. Chill within 2 hours.
Nutrition facts
2 toasts
- Protein
- 18.5 g
- Carbohydrates
- 44.3 g
- Fat
- 27.3 g
Estimated per serving using the listed amounts. Brands and adjustments change the values.
Reference source: USDA FoodData Central; generic ingredient profiles
For general information only; it does not replace advice from a qualified health or nutrition professional.
About this recipe
These toasts pair crisp bread with creamy avocado and cooked eggs. Assemble them at the last minute so moisture from the toppings does not soften the bread. While the eggs simmer, prepare the avocado and slice the vegetables to use the time efficiently. Lemon balances the flavour and slows browning, although it cannot prevent it completely. Reserve some avocado for slices on top and serve two toasts per person, each with half a hard-boiled egg and a fresh radish garnish.
Frequently asked questions
Can I cook the eggs ahead?
Yes. Refrigerate them separately from bread and avocado, then assemble when ready to eat.
How can I slow avocado browning?
Add lemon juice and cover in contact with the surface. Chilling and lemon slow browning but do not prevent it entirely.
Can I use different bread?
Yes. Choose slices sturdy enough for the topping and toast well. Another bread changes the nutrition values.
