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Flavorful Chili Crisp Smashed Cucumber Avocado Toast Recipe with Soft Egg

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A quick and easy snack or light meal featuring smashed cucumber, creamy avocado toast, a soft-boiled egg, and a spicy crunchy chili crisp topping. Perfect for busy mornings or last-minute cravings.

Ingredients

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  • 1 medium cucumber, peeled and roughly chopped (English cucumber works great)
  • 1 tsp sea salt
  • 1 tbsp rice vinegar
  • 1 tsp sugar
  • 1 garlic clove, minced (optional)
  • 2 slices sturdy bread (sourdough or whole grain recommended)
  • 1 ripe avocado, mashed
  • Salt and black pepper, to taste
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 2 soft eggs (slightly runny yolk)
  • 2 tbsp chili crisp or chili oil with crunchy bits
  • Optional garnish: fresh cilantro, sliced scallions, or toasted sesame seeds

Instructions

  1. Place chopped cucumber in a medium bowl. Sprinkle with sea salt and toss to coat. Let sit for 10 minutes to draw out excess water, then drain any liquid.
  2. Add rice vinegar, sugar, and minced garlic to the cucumber. Use a fork or potato masher to lightly smash the cucumber pieces until they break down but still have some texture. Set aside.
  3. Bring a small pot of water to a gentle boil. Carefully add eggs and cook for exactly 6 minutes for a soft, jammy yolk.
  4. Immediately transfer eggs to a bowl of ice water to stop cooking and make peeling easier. After 5 minutes, peel eggs gently and set aside.
  5. While eggs cook, toast your bread slices until golden and crisp.
  6. In a small bowl, mash the ripe avocado with lemon juice, salt, and black pepper. Taste and adjust seasoning as desired.
  7. Spread a generous layer of mashed avocado on each toast slice. Top with a scoop of smashed cucumber mixture.
  8. Slice the soft-boiled eggs in half and gently place on top of the toast.
  9. Drizzle 1 tablespoon of chili crisp over each toast, letting the crunchy bits fall naturally.
  10. Sprinkle with optional cilantro, scallions, or sesame seeds for extra flavor and color.
  11. Give a quick sprinkle of flaky sea salt and a crack of black pepper before serving. Enjoy immediately.

Notes

Use a timer to boil eggs exactly 6 minutes for perfect soft yolks. Let cucumbers sit with salt to avoid soggy toast. Lemon juice prevents avocado browning. Adjust chili crisp quantity to control spice level. For vegan version, omit eggs and use vegan chili oil with tofu or tempeh.

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Keywords: avocado toast, smashed cucumber, chili crisp, soft boiled egg, quick snack, easy recipe, healthy snack, gluten-free option, dairy-free

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