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Avocado & Poached Eggs on Rye

Rye bread has a lower glycaemic impact than white bread; combined with protein and healthy fats from eggs and avocado, it makes a grounding morning meal.

5 min prep · 5 min cook · 10 min in total · serves 2

What you need

  • 2 slices dark rye bread
  • 1 ripe avocado
  • 2–4 eggs
  • ½ lemon
  • Pinch chilli flakes
  • Salt, black pepper
  • Optional: handful arugula

What to do

  1. 1Bring a pan of water to a gentle simmer; add a splash of vinegar.
  2. 2Mash avocado with lemon juice, salt, and pepper; spread onto rye.
  3. 3Poach eggs for 3 min for runny yolks.
  4. 4Lay eggs over the avocado toast; season and scatter chilli flakes.
  5. 5Top with arugula if using.

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