Soft-boiled eggs on rye with avocado

Jammy eggs, crushed avocado, baby spinach and a crack of pepper on toasted rye. A breakfast that keeps you going.

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Prep
5 min
Cook
7 min
Total
12 min
Serves
2
Level
Easy
Soft-boiled eggs on rye with avocado

Method

  1. 01

    Bring a small pot of water to a rolling boil. Lower in the eggs and boil for exactly 6 minutes 30 seconds.

  2. 02

    Transfer the eggs to a bowl of iced water for 2 minutes, then peel.

  3. 03

    Toast the rye. Mash the avocado with the lemon juice and a pinch of salt.

  4. 04

    Spread the avocado on the toast, top with spinach, then halve the eggs and arrange on top.

  5. 05

    Finish with flaky salt, pepper and a pinch of chilli flakes.

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