Avocado Toast with Poached Egg Whites (Low-Cholesterol, Low-Fat)

1. 1
   prep · ~3 min

   Prepare the avocado and tomato.

   Halve the avocado, remove the pit, and scoop out the flesh into a small bowl. Mash it coarsely with a fork. Dice the tomato into small, even pieces.

   1.Halve and pit the avocado, then scoop out the flesh.

   2.Mash the avocado coarsely with a fork.

   3.Dice the tomato into small, even pieces.

   TIPA ripe avocado will yield slightly to gentle pressure when squeezed.
2. 2
   simmer · ~5 min

   Poach the eggs.

   Fill a medium saucepan with 3 inches of water; bring to a gentle simmer. Add 1 tbsp white vinegar. Carefully crack each egg into a separate bowl, then gently slide them into the simmering water. Cook for 3-4 minutes until whites are set and yolks are runny.

   1.Bring 3 inches of water to a gentle simmer with 1 tbsp vinegar.

   2.Carefully crack each egg into a separate bowl.

   3.Gently slide eggs into simmering water and cook for 3-4 minutes.

   TIPThe vinegar helps the egg whites coagulate faster, keeping them from spreading too much in the water.
3. 3
   bake · ~3 min

   Toast the bread.

   Place the 4 slices of whole wheat bread into a toaster or under a broiler. Toast until golden brown and crisp, about 2-3 minutes, depending on your appliance.

4. 4
   mix · ~2 min

   Assemble the toast.

   Drizzle 1 tsp olive oil and 2 tsp lemon juice over the mashed avocado. Season with a pinch of salt and black pepper. Stir well to combine. Spread the seasoned avocado mixture evenly over each toasted bread slice.

   1.Drizzle olive oil and lemon juice over mashed avocado.

   2.Season with salt and pepper, then stir to combine.

   3.Spread the seasoned avocado mixture evenly on each toasted bread slice.
5. 5
   serve

   Top with egg and serve immediately.

   Carefully remove poached eggs from water with a slotted spoon, draining excess. Place one poached egg on each avocado toast. Garnish with diced tomato and a sprinkle of za'atar. Serve immediately while warm.

   1.Carefully remove poached eggs from water and drain.

   2.Place one poached egg on top of each avocado toast.

   3.Garnish with diced tomato and a sprinkle of za'atar.

   4.Serve immediately while warm.

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