Eggs in Avocado Slices

Eggs in Avocado Slices for a Festive Breakfast to Remember

Holidays are a time for indulgence. A time to relax with a leisurely breakfast shared with friends and family.

So, I am on the lookout for festive breakfast foods that will be memorable and worthy of a special occasion. 

 I decided to try my luck using an avocado slice. These Avocado Egg Rings are just the ticket. Creamy. Flavorful. Unusual. Memorable. And a bonus: they can easily be made red and green with a little sprinkle of green onion and red bell pepper garnish.

It was very recently that I discovered that avocados are delicious when gently cooked. Creamy and flavorful – they take on an almost custard-like texture.

Make these part of your Christmas morning this year – or your next Saturday breakfast for friends. Or a Meatless Monday with a bang! You may just start a new breakfast tradition.

 

I saw this idea on an episode of The Next Iron Chef, where heavy hitter Jeffrey Zacharian made eggs and avocados, so I decided to try this at home. It works like a dream.

There isn’t a “recipe,” really, all you do is this:

Heat a non-stick skillet to medium low heat. Lightly spray with oil. Slice an avocado with the skin ON lengthwise, forming one thick slice in the middle. (You will have some leftover avocado pieces – so, Hey! Make some bonus guacamole if you want! Guacamole for Breakfast? Why NOT? It’s the Holidays!) Remove the seed and use a small cookie cutter to make a hole in the center of your thick slice. Place the avocado slice in the pan. Crack a medium sized egg into the center of the hole. Cover and cook for a minute or two, until the egg is as you like it. Season with salt and pepper and serve.

Then, just sit back and wait for the oohs and ahhs!