Tomatillo Salsa Verde Avocado Toast with Fried Egg & Hot Pepper Sardines

This avocado toast is taken to the next level with tomatillo salsa verde, fried egg and hot pepper sardines!

Tomatillo Salsa Verde Avocado Toast with Fried Egg & Hot Pepper Sardines is a bold, flavor-forward dish that layers creamy, spicy, and tangy elements onto crisp toasted bread. The base of mashed avocado is brightened with a spoonful of zesty tomatillo salsa verde, while a crispy-edged fried egg adds richness and texture. Topped with Fishwife hot pepper sardines, this toast packs a punch of umami and heat that makes it deeply satisfying.

This toast is perfect for those who love a savory, adventurous breakfast or lunch. The salsa verde adds a fresh, citrusy contrast to the buttery avocado, while the sardines bring depth and a fiery kick. With its vibrant colors and bold flavors, it’s a crave-worthy twist on classic avocado toast that doesn’t hold back.

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Tomatillo Salsa Verde Avocado Toast with Fried Egg & Hot Pepper Sardines

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Ingredients

The salsa:

• ▢ The Juice of half a lime
• ▢ A few scallions
• ▢ 1 garlic clove
• ▢ 4 tomatillos, husked and quartered
• ▢ Pinch of flaky sea salt
• ▢ 1/4 cup Olive oil
• ▢ 1 small shallot
• ▢ 1 Fishwife hot pepper sardine
• ▢ Handful of cilantro

The rest:

• ▢ 1 egg
• ▢ 1/2 an avocado
• ▢ bread of choice
• ▢ 1 tbsp butter
• ▢ Olive oil

Instructions 

• Make salsa by combining all ingredients in a food processor or immersion blender. Blend until smooth. Season to taste.
• Add butter to a skillet and crack and egg in the middle. Season with salt and pepper. Cook however you like your eggs and then remove from pan.
• Coat bread in olive oil and cook in same skillet for 2-3 min per side.
• Slice avocado and add to bread. Add egg and drizzle with salsa. Enjoy!

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