Sargent Choice Test Kitchen: Breakfast Toast with Hard Boiled Eggs

April 10th, 2024
Ashly Estrada, Nutrition Student

Why We Chose This Recipe

This toast is perfect for finals season! It’s quick to make, yet still satisfying, nutritious, and delicious. Plus, this recipe is versatile, so you can easily customize it with your favorite toppings or adjust the seasoning to your liking.

Breakfast Toast with Hard Boiled Eggs

Original Recipe by Jeanice Harijanto, Nutrition Student
Yield: 1 servings 

Ingredients

• 1 slice of whole-grain bread (or your preferred bread)
• 1 ripe avocado
• 1 hard-boiled egg
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• Optional toppings: onion powder, garlic powder, red pepper flakes, chili powder, or a drizzle of hot sauce

Directions

1. Hard-Boil the Egg: Place an egg in a saucepan and cover it with water. Bring the water to a boil, then reduce the heat to a simmer. Cook the egg for about 10-12 minutes. Once cooked, transfer the egg to an ice bath or run it under cold water to cool. Peel the egg and slice it into thin rounds.
2. Toast the slice of bread to your liking.
3. Cut the ripe avocado in half and remove the pit. Scoop out the avocado flesh and mash it with a fork in a bowl. Add a pinch of salt and pepper, and mix well. Spread the mashed avocado evenly onto the toasted bread.
4. Arrange the sliced hard-boiled egg on top of the mashed avocado.
5. Season the toast with additional salt and pepper according to your taste.

Optional: Sprinkle red pepper flakes, chili powder, onion powder, garlic powder, or add a drizzle of hot sauce for extra flavor

Dorm-Friendly Version

To make this recipe dorm-friendly, follow these instructions for preparing the hard-boiled egg, instead of step 1 above:

Prepare the Hard-Boiled Egg in a Microwave:

• Poke a small hole in the bottom of the egg with a fork before microwaving to prevent it from bursting.
• Place the egg in a microwave-safe bowl, and fill it with water until it is fully submerged underwater, then remove the egg from the water.
• Heat the water in the microwave until very hot, about 3 minutes.
• Mix in the salt. Gently slide the egg into the bowl.
• Microwave for 3 minutes. Then let it stand in the water for 8 minutes.
• Fill a bowl with ice (optional) and cold water and slide the egg in, letting stand for 2 mins. Or run the egg under cold water to prevent it from cooking further. Set aside.
• Peel the egg and slice it into thin rounds.

What We Liked

• We enjoyed the creaminess and richness of the avocado, and how quickly the recipe comes together!
• The toast is also incredibly versatile, pairing well with a variety of spices.
• With just five ingredients, this recipe is as simple as it is delicious.

Suggestions

• Enjoy this toast soon after making it, as the avocado is prone to browning once cut.
• For an even easier or more dorm-friendly option, look for pre-cooked eggs at the supermarket.
• To make spicing up this toast more cost-effective and adaptable to dorm life, consider using Everything Bagel seasoning or another seasoning blend.

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