Yummy Breakfast Sandwich with Spinach, Mushroom, Egg, and Avocado – Quick & Easy
Ready in
35 mins
Cuisine
International
Prep Time
15 min
Cook Time
20 min
Serving
1 Sandwich
Difficulty
Easy
Calories / Serving
~450 kcal
Spicy Level
Low
Main Ingredients
For Spinach & Mushroom Mixture
For Frying Eggs
Step-by-Step Instructions
Follow each step to make the recipe successfully.
Prepare Spinach and Mushrooms
Wash and finely chop one bunch of spinach. Wash and slice 8 mushrooms. Set aside.
Cook Spinach and Mushroom Mixture
In a pan, add 2 tablespoons of butter and 1 teaspoon of oil. Heat until melted. Add 2 teaspoons of finely chopped garlic and cook until it turns a light pink color. Add the chopped spinach and cook for . Then, add the sliced mushrooms and cook for another . Season with 1/2 teaspoon of salt, 1 teaspoon of black pepper, and 1/2 teaspoon of oregano. Mix well. Add 1 tablespoon of all-purpose flour and cook on medium heat for , mixing constantly. Pour in 1/2 glass of milk and continue to cook on medium heat for , ensuring the mixture remains creamy and not too dry. Transfer the mixture to a separate bowl and set aside for later use.
Fry the Eggs
Wash the pan. Add 3 tablespoons of oil and heat it. Crack an egg into the hot oil and cook to your desired doneness, being careful not to overcook the yolk if you prefer it runny. Season with salt and black pepper to taste. Remove the cooked egg onto a separate plate. Repeat for the remaining two eggs.
Prepare Avocado
Cut one avocado, remove the pit, peel, and slice it. Set aside.
Toast Bread
Clean the pan again. Place two slices of bread in the pan and lightly on one side. Flip the bread to the other side.
Assemble the Sandwich
On one slice of bread, spread pizza sauce and place salad leaves. On the other slice, spread mayonnaise. On the pizza sauce side, add 1 tablespoon of the cooked spinach and mushroom mixture. Arrange avocado slices on top of the spinach mixture. Place one fried egg on the avocado. Cover with the other slice of bread (mayonnaise side down). Gently press the sandwich. Flip the assembled sandwich to both sides lightly until golden brown.
Serve
Once , remove the sandwich from the pan. Cut it in half diagonally and serve immediately. You can garnish with cherry tomatoes.
Before You Cook
Helpful details before you startIngredient SubstitutionsMissing something? View suitable alternatives.View 6 swaps
No Egg?
- 1 tbsp ground flax + 3 tbsp water (rest 5 min) — Per egg, best in baking.
- 1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce — Per egg, in sweet baked goods.
- 1/4 cup silken tofu, blended — Per egg.
No Mayonnaise?
- Plain Greek yogurt (1:1)
- Mashed avocado (1:1) — Best in dressings, sandwiches.
No Butter?
- 3/4 the amount of olive oil (for cooking, not baking)
- Equal parts ghee — Slightly nuttier flavor.
- Equal parts coconut oil (in baking)
No Garlic (fresh)?
- 1/4 tsp garlic powder (per clove)
- 1/2 tsp garlic granules (per clove)
No All-purpose flour?
- White whole wheat flour (1:1)
- 1 cup minus 2 tbsp + 2 tbsp cornstarch (cake flour swap)
No Milk?
- Unsweetened almond / soy / oat milk (1:1)
- 1/2 cup evaporated milk + 1/2 cup water (per 1 cup)
Storage & Leftovers
Keep your leftovers fresh and ready to enjoy.
- Refrigerate
The cooked spinach and mushroom mixture can be stored in the fridge for up to a month.
Variations
Simple ways to adapt this recipe.
- You can use brown breadIngredient swap
You can use brown bread instead of white bread.
- Cheese slices can be added to the sandwich
- The sandwich can be made without avocadoCustomise
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