Caprese Avocado Toast with Soft-Boiled Eggs & Balsamic Glaze

Named for the island of Capri, classic Caprese flavors of tomato, mozzarella, and basil land on creamy avocado toast. Soft-boiled eggs and a sweet balsamic glaze turn thick sourdough into a fresh, satisfying breakfast.

Serves 2 · 10 min prep · 8 min cook

Estimate for one serving

• 455 cal
• 20g protein
• 32g carbs
• 29g fat
• 8g fiber

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Ingredients

• 2 slices thick-cut sourdough bread
• 1 large ripe avocado
• 4 oz fresh mozzarella, torn or sliced
• 1 medium ripe tomato, sliced
• 2 large eggs
• 8–10 fresh basil leaves
• 1 Tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
• 2 tsp balsamic glaze
• 1/2 tsp flaky sea salt
• 1/4 tsp freshly cracked black pepper
• pinch red pepper flakes (optional)

Instructions

1. 1Bring a small saucepan of water to a rolling boil over high heat. Gently lower in the eggs with a spoon and boil exactly 6 1/2 minutes for jammy yolks (7 minutes for slightly firmer). Meanwhile prepare an ice bath.
2. 2While eggs cook, toast the sourdough slices until deeply golden and crisp. Rub each hot toast lightly with a cut garlic clove if desired for extra flavor, then drizzle with half the olive oil.
3. 3Halve the avocado, remove the pit, and scoop the flesh into a small bowl. Mash roughly with a fork, leaving some chunks. Season with flaky salt and black pepper. Spread the mashed avocado evenly over both toasts.
4. 4Arrange tomato slices over the avocado, then tuck torn mozzarella pieces among the tomatoes. Season the tomato and cheese lightly with flaky salt and pepper.
5. 5When the timer ends, transfer eggs immediately to the ice bath for 1 minute to stop cooking. Crack and peel under cool running water. Halve each egg lengthwise to reveal the jammy yolk.
6. 6Place two egg halves on each toast. Tear fresh basil leaves over the top. Drizzle with remaining olive oil and the balsamic glaze in thin zigzags.
7. 7Finish with a final sprinkle of flaky salt, cracked pepper, and optional red pepper flakes. Serve immediately while the toast is still crisp and the eggs are warm.