Avocado Toast with Jammy Eggs

Frequently Asked Questions

• Is Avocado Toast with Jammy Eggs good for you?

  Eggs are loaded with protein to help fill you up and keep your blood sugar stable. Did you know nearly half of the egg’s protein is in the yolk? Egg yolks also contain lutein and zeaxanthin, antioxidants that support eye health—and they’re one of the few natural food sources of vitamin D. The avocado provides fiber, antioxidants and healthy fats—with more healthy fats added by the olive oil drizzle. And serving the avocado and eggs over whole-grain toast increases the nutrients offered, including fiber, vitamins and minerals.

• What else can I serve with jammy eggs?

  The jammy egg is a comfort food that can perch nicely on top of plain toast or avocado toast, as well as any side dish you want to pair it with. It’s perfect on green salads and grain bowls like our Gochujang Steak, Kimchi & Cauliflower Rice Bowls, or you can include it with your favorite oatmeal or in soups that contain a nest of noodles like our Spicy Chicken Noodle Soup with Soft-Boiled Eggs or Sesame Instant Ramen Noodles with Broccoli & Soft-Boiled Egg. Add it to a vegetable side dish for a pop of color and extra flavor, like in our Garlic-Parmesan Asparagus, or try it with broccolini or haricot verts.

• Can you make jammy eggs ahead of time?

  Yes, you can. We’d store the eggs unpeeled so it’s easier to reheat them, but you can also store them peeled. Storing them in the refrigerator in an airtight container is best. Reheating is as simple as giving your egg a steam bath in very hot water for a few minutes. You can heat the water on the stovetop or in the microwave, add it to a mug and then add your egg. You can also try rewarming it in hot tap water.

• What’s the best method for quickly ripening an avocado?

  You can speed the ripening process by adding the avocado to a brown paper bag with an apple or kiwi. This allows the ethylene gas from the fruit to accelerate the process. If you can’t wait for the ripening, you can soften the fruit in the oven or microwave. It won’t technically be ripe, and it won’t have the same flavor, but you’ll be able to work with what you’ve got.