Baked Egg and Avocado combines the perfect protein with a healthy fat creating a powerhouse of nutrition for breakfast! A delicious way to start your day.
June 3rd is National Egg Day and what better way to celebrate than with a Baked Egg In Avocado.
And yes, the most important meal of the day is breakfast.
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Baked Egg In Avocado
You've heard it over and over and it is true. Your body is coming out of an all night fast and needs to power up for the day.
Eggs are an ideal source of protein.
Avocados are an ideal source of healthy fat and nutrients.
Put them together in a Baked Egg and Avocado and you have a powerhouse of nutrition for breakfast!
Best of all, they'll bake in the oven while you're getting ready for your day. Now that's a win-win in my book!
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I've also found an easy way to balance the avocado halves in the oven.
Just arrange them on a muffin pan and they'll actually balance themselves quite nicely! Here's my favorite muffin pan by Calphalon!
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How to make a baked egg and avocado
This is a quick overview of how to make this baked avocado egg boats recipe. Scroll down for the full recipe instructions and ingredient amounts in the recipe card below
- Preheat oven to 425F.
- Arrange avocado halves on muffin tins so they are balanced.
- Place one egg in each avocado half and bake until egg is cook to desired doneness, 20-25 minutes.
- Sprinkle with paprika and season with salt and cracked black pepper.
Recipe Tips
- Use avocados that are slightly firm as they will soften a bit in the oven.
- If you prefer a really creamy avocado then go ahead and use a very ripe one.
- As I mentioned, the avocado will balance nicely in a muffin tin.
- Top with cooked crispy bacon or prosciutto after baking
- Garnish with chopped fresh herbs, such as basil, parsley or cilantro.
- You can bake more than one avocado and egg at a time
Substitutions
- Smoked paprika will add a smoky note when used in place of regular paprika
Serving Suggestions
- Top with shredded cheese before baking.
- Drizzle with fresh lime juice after baking.
- Sprinkle with chopped cilantro after baking.
- Serve with hot sauce.
- Serve with salsa.
Ingredients
Recipe for baked avocado ingredients
- avocado
- egg
- paprika
- salt
- cracked black pepper
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Baked Egg and Avocado Recipe
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Ingredients
- 1 avocado, halved and pitted
- 2 eggs
- pinch of paprika
- salt and cracked black pepper to taste
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Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425F.
- Arrange avocado halves on muffin tins so they are balanced.
- Place one egg in each avocado half and bake until egg is cook to desired doneness, 20-25 minutes.
- Sprinkle with paprika and season with salt and cracked black pepper.
Notes
- Top with shredded cheese before baking.
- Drizzle with fresh lime juice after baking.
- Sprinkle with chopped cilantro after baking.
- Serve with hot sauce.
- Serve with salsa.
Thank you for guide. I will to make it.
Absolutely delicious!
Thanks so much Janice!