Tex Mex Toast
We love a good brunch recipe, and it doesn’t get much better than smashed avocado and poached egg on toast, especially with a Mexican-inspired twist! You can make this as spicy as you dare, with fresh, fiery chillies in the juicy, homemade tomato salsa. Don’t forget to add a dollop of fat-free Greek yoghurt to cool things down.
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NutritionPer Serving
- Calories286
- Carbs16g
- Protein16g
- Fat16g
- Saturates3.9g
- Sugars5.1g
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You can’t go wrong with poached egg on toast. It’s one of those simple meals that doubles up as breakfast or lunch – or brunch if you fancy combining the two!
To spice things up, we’ve added a punchy salsa to this Mexican-inspired recipe. Juicy tomatoes, spring onions, fragrant coriander and fresh red chillies go into the mix, although you can skip the chilli if you want to keep the flavour mild.
A good squeeze of lime juice will zing all the fresh ingredients to life, making this the perfect brekkie when you need waking up! You can crunch your way through a slice of Tex Mex Toast for just 286 calories, so it’s a lovely light way to start the day.
If you wanted to serve it for lunch, you could make it into a heartier meal with a side of Sweet Potato Fries or our crunchy Mexican-Style Slaw.
What diets is this Tex Mex Toast suitable for?
This Tex Mex Toast recipe is suitable for vegetarians. It can be made gluten-free if you switch the bread for a suitable alternative. For dairy-free diets, use a dairy-free Greek yoghurt substitute.
If you’re cooking for people with allergies, be extra careful when checking ingredients and preparing food!
Do you need any special ingredients to make Tex Mex Toast?
You won’t need any special ingredients or equipment to make this easy brunch recipe.
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How many calories are in this Tex Mex Toast?
There are 286 calories per portion in this Tex Mex Toast recipe, which means it falls into our Everyday Light recipe category. If you’re counting calories or following one of the popular diet plans like Weight Watchers, this recipe fits in perfectly!
NHS guidelines suggest men should aim for 2,500 calories per day to maintain a healthy body weight, and women require around 2000 calories. Each person has different calorie requirements depending on their goal, so you may want to adjust your daily calorie intake according to your own personal goal.
Step 1
Place the tomato, spring onion, lime juice, chilli (optional), coriander leaves and garlic granules in a small bowl. Mix and season to taste with salt and pepper.
Step 2
Lightly toast the bread and place on separate plates.
Step 3
Divide the avocado between the slices of toast and roughly spread out.
Step 4
Crack the eggs and gently lower into a medium saucepan of hot water. Poach for 3-4 minutes until the yolks are softly set. You can poach them a little longer if you like, depending on your personal preference.
Step 5
Using a large slotted spoon, remove the poached eggs from the saucepan, and allow the water to drain off.
Step 6
Place a poached egg on top of each avocado toast.
Step 7
Add a spoonful of tomato salsa and yoghurt to each.
Step 8
Season with salt and pepper and garnish with lime wedges and coriander sprigs. Serve at once.
What could I serve with this Tex Mex Toast?
Served on its own, this recipe is perfect for breakfast or brunch. To turn it into a hearty, filling lunch, you could serve it with any of the following side dishes:
How do you know when Tex Mex Toast is cooked?
You should cook the egg until it’s poached to your liking. Cook for 3-4 minutes until the whites are set but the yolks are still soft. Alternatively, poach for a little longer if you prefer the yolk less runny.
Here in the UK, the standard advice is to cook food until it has reached 70°C and maintained that temperature for 2 minutes. This is to keep you and your family safe!
How long can you keep Tex Mex Toast in the fridge?
This easy brunch recipe should be made fresh and eaten right away. If you wanted to get ahead, you could prepare the tomato salsa in advance and store it covered in the fridge for 1-2 days.
Can I freeze Tex Mex Toast?
This recipe is not suitable for freezing.
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Tex Mex Toast
We love a good brunch recipe, and it doesn’t get much better than smashed avocado and poached egg on toast, especially with a Mexican-inspired twist! You can make this as spicy as you dare, with fresh, fiery chillies in the juicy, homemade tomato salsa. Don’t forget to add a dollop of fat-free Greek yoghurt to cool things down.
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Prep Time
10 MINS
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Cook Time
4 MINS
- KCals 286
- Carbs 16G
Instructions
- Place the tomato, spring onion, lime juice, chilli (optional), coriander leaves and garlic granules in a small bowl. Mix and season to taste with salt and pepper.
- Lightly toast the bread and place on separate plates.
- Divide the avocado between the slices of toast and roughly spread out.
- Crack the eggs and gently lower into a medium saucepan of hot water. Poach for 3-4 minutes until the yolks are softly set. You can poach them a little longer if you like, depending on your personal preference.
- Using a large slotted spoon, remove the poached eggs from the saucepan, and allow the water to drain off.
- Place a poached egg on top of each avocado toast.
- Add a spoonful of tomato salsa and yoghurt to each.
- Season with salt and pepper and garnish with lime wedges and coriander sprigs. Serve at once.
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