Hard-Boiled Egg Toast
A simple, satisfying open-faced sandwich with sliced hard-boiled eggs, juicy cherry tomatoes, and fresh chives on toasted bread. Perfect for a quick lunch or light dinner.
- Total time
- 20 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 220
- Protein
- 11g
Ingredients
- 4 large eggs
- 4 slice bread slices
- 8 whole cherry tomatoes
- 2 tablespoon chives
- 2 tablespoon butter
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- 1
Place the 4 eggs in a saucepan, cover with cold water, and bring to a boil over high heat. Once boiling, remove from heat, cover, and let sit for 10 minutes.
- 2
Drain the eggs and cool under cold running water for 2 minutes, then peel and slice into 1/4-inch rounds.
- 3
Toast the 4 bread slices until golden and crisp, about 3 minutes. Spread 1/2 tablespoon butter on each slice while still warm.
- 4
Halve the 8 cherry tomatoes and arrange them over the toast, cut side up.
- 5
Layer the sliced eggs over the tomatoes, then sprinkle with the 2 tablespoons chives, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper. Serve immediately.
- 6
Optional: add a pinch of paprika or a drizzle of olive oil for extra flavor if you have them.
Tools you’ll need
- saucepan
- toaster or oven
- knife
- cutting board
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