A slice of seeded toast topped with cream cheese, sliced avocado, a poached egg, microgreens, and purple borage flowers, served on a bed of arugula on a white plate.
Freshly plated Breakfast

Avocado Egg Toast with Arugula

A summer salad recipe featuring creamy avocado, a poached egg, and fresh arugula on seeded toast.

Prep Time15 min
Cook Time10 min
Servings1
DifficultyEasy

Ingredients

  • 1 slice seeded sourdough bread
  • 2 tablespoons cream cheese
  • 1/2 ripe avocado, thinly sliced
  • 1 large egg
  • 1/2 cup fresh arugula
  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 purple borage flowers
  • 1 tablespoon microgreens

Instructions

  1. Toast the seeded sourdough bread until golden brown.
  2. Spread the cream cheese evenly over the warm toast.
  3. Arrange the sliced avocado in overlapping rows on top of the cream cheese.
  4. Season the avocado with red pepper flakes and black pepper.
  5. Poach the egg in simmering water for 3 minutes, then remove and place gently on the avocado.
  6. Top with fresh arugula, microgreens, and borage flowers.
  7. Serve immediately on a white plate.