Description
This avocado toast with asparagus, smoked salmon, and eggs is a fresh and flavorful dish that’s perfect for brunch or a nourishing meal any time of day. It combines creamy avocado, tender asparagus, silky smoked salmon, and soft-cooked eggs on crisp toast.
Ingredients
- 2 slices sourdough or whole-grain bread
- 1 ripe avocado
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
- 6 to 8 asparagus spears, trimmed
- Smoked salmon slices
- 2 eggs
- Olive oil or butter, for cooking
Instructions
- Toast the bread slices until golden and crisp.
- Blanch or sauté the asparagus with a little olive oil until tender and bright green.
- Mash the avocado in a bowl with lemon juice, salt, and pepper, keeping some texture.
- Cook the eggs to your preference, such as poached or sunny-side-up.
- Spread mashed avocado over each slice of toast.
- Layer asparagus and smoked salmon on top of the avocado.
- Top each toast with an egg and season with additional salt and pepper if desired.
Notes
- Swap smoked salmon with sautéed mushrooms or cooked shrimp for variation.
- Add chili flakes or crème fraîche for extra flavor.
- Use gluten-free bread if needed.
- Best enjoyed fresh, but components can be prepped in advance.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice with toppings
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 195mg
