Place the avocado halves cut side up onto a baking dish. Choose a large, perfectly ripe avocado. What a fabulous idea!! Cut avocado in half and remove pit. A pat of butter or a spritz of "I Can't Believe You Thought It was Butter" spray jacks up the flavor as well. It combines the smooth texture of egg yolk with the creamy texture of warm avocado, and you can cook the yolks to your preferred firmness. I love Avocados, but as I reeled through all of my memories, I realized I have never eaten a dish with warmed or cooked Avocado, it's always been mashed or sliced as is and usually "salsafied" . It turned out delicious, but the texture didn't come out exactly as I would have liked. Mary Beth Granger from O'Fallon, Missouri, USA on March 20, 2013: this sounds really good and yes I will try it! I can taste it already. For a texture approaching a soft-boiled egg, leave it in the oven for about 18 to 22 minutes. Garnish with bacon and green onions. Scoop some flesh from both halves, and put in a baking dish. I prefer farm-fresh eggs or eggs from cage-free hens both on principle and for reasons of taste. Place in the oven and bake for 15 to 20 minutes. You may be able to find more information about this and similar content at piano.io. Avocado with cooked egg inside it. Do not overcook, as the white of the egg will become rubbery all throughout and the avocado will get mushy. You may be able to find more information about this and similar content on their web site. (Calories calculated using data found at Avocado Nutrition Facts and Calorie King.). Feel free to overestimate how much room it will take because you can always add a little of the removed flesh back to it after you add the egg if you hollow it out too much. https://www.popsugar.com/fitness/Baked-Eggs-Avocado-Recipe-30787252 Add vinegar and reduce heat to a light simmer. Just make sure the egg whites have enough time to set. Have to buy more avocados first. Kylyssa Shay (author) from Overlooking a meadow near Grand Rapids, Michigan, USA on July 19, 2014: @julieannbrady: You've found my weakness. Scoop out about two tablespoons of flesh from the center of the avocado, just enough so the egg will fit snugly in the center. Avocados have always reminded me of hard boileed eggs. Cover skillet and cook until egg is cooked to your desired doneness, about 5 minutes for a just runny egg. I would give the eggvocado a try as long as the yolk was well cooked because I can't handle uncooked runny yolks since being a youngster when I first tried eating a sunny side up egg. Anyway, appreciate you sharing your recipe. 14 hours ago, by Kelsie Gibson Crack an egg into each avocado half. Loretta from United States on March 18, 2013: Titia Geertman from Waterlandkerkje - The Netherlands on March 18, 2013: Absolutely I'm going to try this one, I do love Avocado's very much and eggs too. This ingredient shopping module is created and maintained by a third party, and imported onto this page. Heat 2 to 3 inches of water in a small, shallow saucepan until boiling. A covered baking dish is the key to maintaining humidity to keep the egg whites tender while allowing them to steam-cook to doneness without over-cooking the yolks or rendering the avocado mushy. Kylyssa Shay (author) from Overlooking a meadow near Grand Rapids, Michigan, USA on March 25, 2013: @clouda9 lm: I sometimes stab my eggvocado with extremely crispy bacon. This sounds delicious, I'm going to try it! The key to reaching the exact texture and flavors I desired was a combination of the right temperature, the right humidity, and the correct cooking time. Then you simply must try an eggvocado! An eggvocado is an egg cooked in a slightly hollowed-out avocado half. Nutrition (per serving): 340 calories, 12 g protein, 10 g carbohydrates, 7 g fiber, 1 g sugar, 30 g fat, 9 g saturated fat, 240 mg sodium, BUY NOW All-Clad Nonstick Skillets, $59.95, amazon.com, 30 Crazy Delicious Ways To Roast Vegetables, Wine And Spirit Tags Are Perfect For Holidays, These Candles Smell Like Dunkin' Coffee And Donuts, The Best Kitchen Deals For Black Friday 2020, Steve Kornacki Projected Thanksgiving Desserts. Great, Click the ‘Allow’ Button Above 15 hours ago. We cook poached eggs ans small omelets this way and you do not get that rubbery texture.I am intrigued and will have to give it a try! Even plated simply, this eggvocado did not last long.