Easy-Baked Eggs in Avocado
Start your day off right with this quick and nutritious Easy-Baked Eggs in Avocado. A heavenly blend of creamy avocados and perfectly cooked eggs take center stage on your breakfast plate!
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Avocados and brunch time just seem to go together, you know? Which is why I’ve prepared this recipe for Easy-Baked Eggs in Avocado — as simple to make as they are yummy to eat. Think about it: cozy avocado halves holding a just-right baked egg and jazzed up with some salt, pepper and a few spring onions. My mouth is watering all over my laptop.
I’ve used avocado in a similar “bowl-like” fashion before. Remember my Crab Avocado Salad or my Mediterranean Grilled Avocado Stuffed with Chickpeas and Tahini? Any meal where you get to eat the bowl is a good meal (and little to clean up after!). If you’re already into avo-toast or “cloud eggs” (you’re so trendy!), you’re probably gonna see this recipe as the next big breakfast hit. Easy-Baked Eggs in Avocado is basically taking all the good parts from those dishes and making something even better. Wait ’til you try it, you’ll see what I mean!
Are Baked Eggs Healthy?
You bet they are! This Easy-Baked Eggs in Avocado recipe contains (thanks to the avocado) a whole bunch of healthy fats that your heart will appreciate, while the eggs contain protein (you’re welcome, muscles). Plus, it’s low-carb, gluten-free, and dairy-free, so you can totally chow down on a hearty breakfast without feeling any shade of guilt!
INGREDIENTS
Thanks to this short list, you can make this meal will little fuss first thing in the morning!
- 1 avocado, halved and seeded
- 2 large eggs
- pinch of salt fresh ground black pepper
- 1 tbsp fresh spring onions, chopped
INSTRUCTIONS
Prep
Preheat your oven to 425°F. Line a baking tray with baking paper. Cut the avocados in half and remove the pits.
Slide
Carefully crack the eggs into a small bowl and gently slide the egg into the well of the avocado halves.
Season
Season each avocado egg with a pinch of salt and pepper.
Bake
Bake the avocado eggs in the oven for 15 minutes or until the egg whites have set but the yolks are still runny. Once the eggs are cooked, remove the baking tray from the oven.
Garnish
Garnish with some chopped spring onions.
DEVOUR!
Tips & Tricks to Make a Perfect Baked Eggs
- Select ripe but firm avocados. Overripe or soft avocados can become mushy when baked.
- Crack your eggs into a small bowl before adding them to the avocado to avoid spills and remove rogue shells.
- You may need to scoop out a bit more of the avocado flesh to ensure the egg fits neatly. Use what you scoop out for a quick guacamole!
- For runny yolks, keep an eye on the baking time. 15 minutes is a good estimate.
- A pinch of salt and freshly ground black pepper goes a long way in enhancing the dish’s flavor.
FAQs
Sure, a pinch of smoked paprika can give it a nice sweet kick, as would cayenne pepper. Or you can try cilantro for a fresh touch. If the spring onions aren’t enough for you, add some chives for a green feast.
Just give your baking tray a gentle shake. If the egg whites are solid and no jiggle is visible, congrats! They’re cooked. If you prefer a non-runny yolk, make sure they’re not jiggling either.
If you’re a bacon fiend, try sprinkling some pre-cooked and crumbled pieces on top. Or, if you’d prefer to keep things veggie, top these beauties with some salsa or just add on some baked beans for an extra punch of flavor and protein!
Serving Suggestions
Serve these delightful avocado eggs with a side of crispy toast or my own Homemade Paleo Cinnamon Toast Crunch for a lovely contrast in textures. Add a fresh fruit salad for a zesty kick, or a simple handful of cherry tomatoes and baby spinach leaves tossed in olive oil for a vibrant, balanced meal.
How To Prep and Store easy-baked eggs in avocado
These eggs in avocado are absolute heaven when straight out of the oven, so I’d be doing you a disservice if I didn’t encourage you to eat them right away. If you have any leftovers, store them in an airtight container and then keep them in the fridge. They’re good for a day.
When you’re ready to snack, warm them up in an oven set 350°F for about five minutes. One thing to note though: your avocados might lose a bit of their dreamy creaminess after spending some time cooling off in the fridge.
Easy-Baked Eggs in Avocado
Ingredients
- 1 avocado halved and seeded
- 2 large eggs
- pinch of salt fresh ground black pepper
- 1 tbsp fresh spring onions chopped
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425°F. Line a baking tray with baking paper. Cut the avocados in half and remove the pits. Carefully crack the eggs into a small bowl and gently slide the egg into the well of the avocado halves.
- Season each avocado egg with a pinch of salt and pepper.
- Bake the avocado eggs in the preheated oven for 15 minutes or until the egg whites have set but the yolks are still runny. Once the eggs are cooked, remove the baking tray from the oven.
- Serve the avocado eggs immediately and garnish with some chopped spring onions. Enjoy!
Notes
- Select ripe but firm avocados. Overripe or soft avocados can become mushy when baked.
- Crack your eggs into a small bowl before adding them to the avocado to avoid spills and remove rogue shells.
- You may need to scoop out a bit more of the avocado flesh to ensure the egg fits neatly. Use what you scoop out for a quick guacamole!
- For runny yolks, keep an eye on the baking time. 15 minutes is a good estimate.
- A pinch of salt and freshly ground black pepper goes a long way in enhancing the dish’s flavor.
Nutrition
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