Satisfying Avocado Toast with Poached Egg Delight

Ingredients

• 2 whole ripe avocados
• 4 slices whole-grain bread
• 4 large eggs
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
• to taste salt
• to taste pepper
• for garnish red pepper flakes
• for garnish fresh chives, chopped
• for drizzling olive oil

Instructions

1. Begin by toasting the slices of whole-grain bread until they are golden and crispy.
2. While the bread is toasting, cut the avocados in half, remove the pits, and scoop the flesh into a medium bowl.
3. Add lemon juice, garlic powder, salt, and pepper to the avocado. Using a fork, mash the avocado until you achieve a creamy consistency, but leave some chunks for texture.
4. In a saucepan, bring water to a gentle simmer. Carefully crack each egg into a small bowl, then slide the eggs into the simmering water one at a time. Poach the eggs for 3-4 minutes, or until the whites are set but the yolks remain runny.
5. Once the eggs are poached to your preference, remove them with a slotted spoon and let any excess water drain off.
6. To assemble, spread a generous layer of the avocado mixture on each slice of toasted bread.
7. Top each avocado toast with a poached egg. Drizzle a small amount of olive oil over the top and season with additional salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes for a bit of heat.
8. Finish with a sprinkle of fresh chopped chives for a burst of flavor and color.