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Vegemite with Eggs

A quick Australian breakfast featuring crisp buttered toast, a thin layer of savory Vegemite, and creamy soft-boiled eggs finished with black pepper and fresh chives.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Breakfast, Brunch
Cuisine: Australian
Calories: 245
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Vegemite Toast
  • 4 slices artisan bread or sourdough
  • 2 tbsp butter softened
  • 2 tsp Vegemite use a thin layer
Egg Topping
  • 4 eggs large
  • flaky sea salt to taste
  • freshly cracked black pepper to taste
  • 1 tbsp fresh chives finely chopped, optional
  • 1 avocado sliced, optional

Equipment

  • Medium saucepan
  • Slotted spoon
  • Toaster or grill pan
  • Small bowl for ice bath
  • Butter knife

Method
 

  1. Bring a medium saucepan of water to a gentle boil. Prepare a bowl of ice water and set it aside.
  2. Carefully lower the eggs into the boiling water using a slotted spoon.
  3. Cook the eggs for 6–7 minutes for soft, jammy yolks or 9–10 minutes for firm yolks.
  4. Transfer the cooked eggs immediately to the ice bath and let them cool for 3–5 minutes.
  5. While the eggs cool, toast the bread until golden and crisp.
  6. Spread each warm slice of toast generously with softened butter.
  7. Spread about 1/2 teaspoon of Vegemite in a very thin layer over each buttered slice.
  8. Peel the eggs, slice them, and arrange one egg over each piece of Vegemite toast.
  9. Season lightly with flaky sea salt and cracked black pepper. Garnish with chopped chives and optional avocado, then serve immediately.

Nutrition

Calories: 245kcalCarbohydrates: 24gProtein: 11gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 196mgSodium: 525mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 10IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 8mgIron: 13mg

Notes

Vegemite has a strong, salty flavor, so use it sparingly. Butter the toast before adding Vegemite to soften and balance its intensity. Nutrition values are approximate and do not include optional avocado.

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