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Avocado Toast with Scrambled Eggs and Pesto

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Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 3 minutes
Additional Time: 2 minutes
Total Time: 10 minutes
Servings: 4
Author: Doina

Ingredients

  • 4 thick slices of your favorite bread I used multigrain; sourdough also works wonderfully in this recipe
  • 2 avocados
  • 4 eggs
  • 3 tbsp heavy cream
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 1/2 cup arugula rocket
  • 1/2 cup fresh basil pesto
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • a pinch of kosher salt
  • a pinch of freshly ground black pepper

Instructions

  • Brush the bread slices with olive oil on both sides. Then, grill them in a skillet, grill pan, or cast iron pan for a couple of minutes on each side over medium-high heat until nicely toasted.
  • Beat the eggs with a pinch of salt and the cream.
  • For creamy scrambled eggs, add the butter to a small saucepan over medium-low heat. When the butter is melted, add the whisked eggs and cook them on medium-low heat, stirring continuously. This will yield creamy eggs (not fluffy big curds). If the heat is too high, take the saucepan off the heat while stirring for 30 seconds, and then place it back on the lowest heat setting.
  • Prepare your avocado toast assembly station: grilled/toasted bread, scrambled eggs, pesto, and arugula. Don’t be intimidated by making your own pesto! It’s so easy to make; it can be mixed in a matter of minutes. It’s rich, herby, and very aromatic!
  • Spread the avocado on the toasted/grilled bread. Then, add the creamy scrambled eggs, arugula, and pesto. Finish with a pinch of flaky salt and pepper.

Notes

Note 1: If you want to use store-bought pesto, make sure to buy the fresh pesto (not the jarred kind). The recipe doesn't work well with jarred pesto. Most grocery stores sell fresh basil pesto (including HEB, Whole Foods, Tesco, Sainsbury, and others).