Avocado Toast with Egg for One

Ingredients

• 1 small shallot, thinly sliced into rings
• 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
• salt to taste
• 1 small avocado, pitted and peeled
• ¼ lime, juiced
• 1 egg
• 1 tablespoon white vinegar
• freshly ground black pepper to taste
• 1 slice whole-grain crusty bread
• 1 pinch Aleppo pepper, to taste

Step 1

Stir the shallot, red wine vinegar, and a pinch of salt in a small bowl, then set it aside to let the flavors meld. In another bowl, mash the avocado with lime juice and a bit of salt until creamy.

Step 2

Heat a couple of inches of water in a small saucepan until it’s boiling, then add a splash of vinegar and turn the heat down so the water is just simmering gently. Crack your egg into a small cup or ramekin, then carefully slide it into the simmering water. Let it poach for about 3 to 4 minutes, until the whites are set but the yolk is still a little runny. Use a slotted spoon to lift the egg out and place it on a paper towel to drain. Season with salt and pepper.

Step 3

Toast your bread to how you like it and spread the mashed avocado on top. Add a spoonful of the pickled shallots, then gently place the poached egg over everything. Finish with a sprinkle of Aleppo pepper, and enjoy it right away!