Prep Time
10 mins
Servings
2 Servings
Cook Time
10 mins
Difficulty
Easy
Bright smashed avocado and tangy feta meet a silky poached egg on crisp sourdough for a satisfying, quick weeknight or weekend brunch.
Ingredients
2 thick slices Sourdough bread
1 medium Avocado, smashed
80g Feta cheese, crumbled
2 Large eggs
1tbsp Olive oil, for toasting and dressing
5ml Lemon juice, freshly squeezed
1tbsp White wine vinegar, for poaching water
Sea salt (to taste)
Black pepper (to taste)
Chilli flakes (optional, to garnish)
10g Fresh coriander or parsley, finely chopped (optional garnish)
Method
Step 1
Bring a medium saucepan of water to a gentle simmer and add the white wine vinegar. Keep the heat low so the water is not boiling hard.
Step 2
While the water heats, toast the sourdough: brush both sides lightly with half the olive oil and grill or fry in a dry non-stick pan for 2-3 minutes each side until golden and crisp.
Step 3
Crack each egg into a small cup. Create a gentle whirlpool in the simmering water with a spoon and slide each egg in from its cup. Poach for 3-4 minutes for runny yolks or 5 minutes for firmer yolks. Lift eggs out with a slotted spoon and rest briefly on kitchen paper. Keep warm.
Step 4
Make the smashed avocado: mash the avocado flesh in a bowl with the lemon juice, remaining olive oil, sea salt and black pepper. Fold in about two thirds of the crumbled feta, reserving the remainder for topping.
Step 5
To assemble, spread the avocado and feta mix evenly over the warm sourdough slices. Top each slice with a poached egg, scatter the reserved feta, chilli flakes and chopped herbs if using, and finish with a small grind of black pepper and a light drizzle of olive oil.
Nutritional Information
Per serving:
Energy - 575kcal
Protein - 19.5g
Carbohydrates - 46g
Fat - 37g
Fibre - 8.5g
This nutritional information is provided as a helpful estimate. Values may vary depending on the ingredients and portion sizes you use.
Recipe Notes
Use ripe avocado for easy mashing.
For a gluten-free option, substitute with a gluten-free bread.
