Poached eggs with avocado and spinach
This healthy breakfast is full of protein and good fats which will keep you full until lunchtime.
Serves 2
Ingredients: ½ ripe medium avocado, peeled, stoned and sliced 50g baby spinach1 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil 2 tbsp blanched and toasted hazelnuts, roughly chopped Squeeze of lemon juice 2 large eggs
Method:
Gently toss the avocado in a bowl with the spinach, olive oil, hazelnuts and lemon juice. Season with ground black pepper and set aside
To poach the eggs, heat a large pan of water until it bubbles gently. Crack an egg into a cup, then slide the egg into the water, lowering the cup as close to the water as possible. Using a dessert spoon, gently fold any stray strands of white around the yolk
Repeat with the remaining eggs. Cook each egg for 2–3 min, then remove with a slotted spoon and drain on kitchen paper.
Divide the avocado mixture between 2 plates, then serve the eggs on top, sprinkled with ground black pepper