BAGEL EGG IN A HOLE WITH SMASHED AVOCADO

Bagel Egg in a Hole with Smashed Avocado image

A tasty spin on a classic recipe, this bagel egg in a hole features an egg fried inside a bagel with avocado on top. It's a perfectly quick healthy breakfast or dinner! -Erin Clarke, WellPlated.com

Provided by Taste of Home

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

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Ingredients

1 medium ripe avocado, peeled and cubed
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes, optional
1 whole grain bagel, split
1 tablespoon unsalted butter, softened
2 small eggs
Optional: Minced fresh cilantro, parsley or chives

Steps:

In a small bowl, mash avocado; stir in salt, pepper and, if desired, pepper flakes. , Using a paring knife or round cutter, enlarge center hole to at least 1-1/2-in. in width. Spread butter on cut side of bagel. Place bagel, butter sides down, in a skillet over medium heat. Cook until golden brown, 1-2 minutes; remove to plate. Spread avocado mixture over browned sides, building up outside edge slightly., Return bagel to skillet, avocado sides up. Crack egg into center hole. Cook, covered, over medium heat until egg is cooked to desired degree of doneness. Transfer to serving plate; garnish as desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 306 calories, Fat 19g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 108mg cholesterol, Sodium 492mg sodium, Carbohydrate 27g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 8g fiber), Protein 10g protein.