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Baked avocado with eggs turns one avocado into an elegant, buttery breakfast for two. Avocado halves brush with melted butter, cradle whole eggs, and steam in the Instant Pot with a dusting of oregano and Himalayan salt. Rich, creamy, and on the table in about half an hour.

Baked Avocado with Eggs

(Total Time: 30 MIN| Serves: 2)

Ingredients:
1 avocado, sliced in half
2 eggs, whole
3 tbsp (45 ml) butter

Spices:
1 tsp (5 ml) dried oregano
½ tsp pink Himalayan salt

Directions:

1. Slice the avocado in half and generously brush with butter. Set aside,
2. Plug in the instant pot and set the steamer insert. Add avocados and gently crack eggs in each avocado and sprinkle with salt and oregano.
3. Pour in about one cup of water in the inner pot and seal the lid.
4. Set the steam release handle to the ‘’Sealing’’ position and press the ‘’Steam’’ button.
5. Set the timer for 20 minutes on low pressure.
6. When done, press the ‘’Cancel’’ button and turn off the pot. Perform a quick pressure release by moving the pressure valve to the ‘’Venting’’ position.
7. Open the lid and chill for a while. Transfer avocado to serving plates and serve immediately.
   Per Serving(Calories 421| Total Fats 41.3g | Net Carbs: 2.3g | Protein 7.6g |Fiber: 6.7g)

Pro Tips

• Brush the avocado halves generously with butter before the eggs go in — it enriches the flesh and keeps the surface from drying in the steam.
• Crack each egg gently into its avocado half and season right there with the salt and oregano so the flavor bakes into the yolk.
• Steam 20 minutes on low pressure — high pressure overcooks the eggs and makes the avocado bitter.
• Let them chill a few minutes after opening the lid; the carryover heat sets the yolks exactly where you want them.

Frequently Asked Questions

How runny will the yolks be?

After 20 minutes on low pressure the yolks are mostly set. For runnier yolks, check a few minutes early and pull them sooner.

Can I bake them in the oven?

Yes — bake the stuffed halves at 350°F until the eggs set to your liking, roughly 15–20 minutes.

Is this keto?

Very much so — 41g of healthy fats and just 2.3g net carbs per serving make it an ideal keto breakfast.

What should I serve with it?

It's rich enough to stand alone, though a simple green salad alongside turns it into a lovely light lunch.

Stav Kogan

Baked Avocado with Eggs

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Total Time 30 minutes mins

Servings: 2 servings

Calories: 421

Ingredients Method Nutrition

Ingredients

  

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• 1 avocado, sliced in half
• 2 eggs, whole
• 3 tbsp butter
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• ½ tsp pink Himalayan salt

Method

 

1. Slice the avocado in half and generously brush with butter.
2. Set aside,
3. Plug in the instant pot and set the steamer insert.
4. Add avocados and gently crack eggs in each avocado and sprinkle with salt and oregano.
5. Pour in about one cup of water in the inner pot and seal the lid.
6. Set the steam release handle to the ‘’Sealing’’ position and press the ‘’Steam’’ button.
7. Set the timer for 20 minutes on low pressure.
8. When done, press the ‘’Cancel’’ button and turn off the pot. Perform a quick pressure release by moving the pressure valve to the ‘’Venting’’ position.
9. Open the lid and chill for a while.
10. Transfer avocado to serving plates and serve immediately. Per Serving(Calories 421| Total Fats 41.3g | Net Carbs: 2.3g | Protein 7.6g |Fiber: 6.7g)

Nutrition

Calories: 421kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 8gFat: 41g

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