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