Description
This Baked Avocado Eggs with Turkey Slices recipe is a delicious, healthy, and satisfying meal that’s perfect for breakfast, brunch, or even a light dinner. Creamy avocado halves are baked with eggs and topped with lean turkey slices, making this dish high in protein and healthy fats. It’s a simple yet flavorful combination that will keep you energized throughout the day!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ripe avocados
- 4 large eggs
- 4 slices deli turkey (or lean turkey breast)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika (optional)
- Fresh parsley or chives, chopped (for garnish)
- Red pepper flakes (optional, for a little heat)
- Olive oil (for greasing)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven:
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a small baking dish with olive oil or line it with parchment paper. - Prepare the Avocados:
Cut the avocados in half and remove the pit. Scoop out a small amount of flesh from the center of each half to make room for the egg (reserve the scooped-out avocado for later use in salads or spreads). - Prepare the Turkey Slices:
Cut the turkey slices into strips or small pieces and set them aside. - Assemble the Dish:
Place the avocado halves in the prepared baking dish. Carefully crack one egg into each avocado half, ensuring the egg yolk stays intact. Season with salt, pepper, and paprika. - Add the Turkey:
Gently place the turkey slices around the edges of the avocado halves, or you can tuck them into the baking dish if you prefer. - Bake:
Bake the avocado eggs in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the eggs are cooked to your desired level of doneness. If you like your yolks runny, start checking at around 12 minutes. For fully cooked eggs, you may need to bake for closer to 15 minutes. - Serve:
Remove from the oven and let cool slightly. Garnish with fresh parsley or chives and a sprinkle of red pepper flakes for some added flavor and heat.
Notes
- For extra flavor, you can add a little cheese on top during the last few minutes of baking.
- You can also add other seasonings such as garlic powder, onion powder, or smoked paprika for a different twist.
- If you don’t have turkey, you can use chicken slices or bacon for a different protein option.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 of the recipe (1 avocado half with egg and turkey)
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 210