Cloud Toast with Avocado & Egg
Whipped egg whites become a fluffy, cloud-like base on toasted bread, topped with creamy avocado and a runny yolk. A stunning yet simple breakfast or light dinner.
- Total time
- 15 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 320
- Protein
- 12g
Ingredients
- 2 slices bread (sourdough or your favorite)
- 2 whole eggs
- 1 whole avocado, ripe
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 to taste salt and pepper
- ½ whole lemon, fresh (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Separate egg whites from yolks; reserve yolks in a small bowl.
- 2
Whip egg whites with a pinch of salt until stiff peaks form, ~3 minutes.
- 3
Toast bread slices until light golden, ~2 minutes in a toaster.
- 4
Heat broiler to high. Divide egg white mixture between toast slices.
- 5
Broil 2–3 inches from heat until clouds are golden and puffed, ~3 minutes.
- 6
Slice avocado and arrange on top of each cloud toast.
- 7
Make a shallow well in each cloud and slide in a reserved egg yolk.
- 8
Drizzle with olive oil, season with salt and pepper, squeeze lemon if desired.
- 9
Serve immediately while clouds are warm and yolk is runny.
Tools you’ll need
- electric mixer or whisk
- small bowl
- toaster
- broiler pan
- knife and cutting board
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