Perfectly Poached Eggs With Smashed Avocado
This recipe is a feast for both the eyes and the taste buds, offering rich textures and flavours in every bite. Whether you're hosting friends or treating yourself, this dish is guaranteed to impress. Best of all, it's easy to mak and absolutely delicious!
Make this low FODMAP: Bread contains fructan’s a fermentable sugar this can be easily swapped out for Bakers delight Wholegrain LowFOD bread or traditional sourdough bread with no added grains.
Make this Diabetes friendly: Stick to a Low GI bread, I recommend Burgen Wholemeal seeded, Bakers Delight Cape Seed Loaf or a traditional sourdough with wholegrains.
Make this Low FODMAP/Diabetes friendly: stick to traditional sourdough with no grains.
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Pomegranate seeds are low FODMAP at servings of 45 grams (approximately ¼ cup), larger quantities may contain higher levels of fructans or other FODMAPs, which could potentially trigger symptoms for sensitive individuals.
Pomegranate seeds are considered a Low glycemic index (GI) fruit primarily due to their high fiber content, which slows digestion and assists with slower absorption of sugars into the bloodstream. They are also a rich source vitamin C, potassium and belong to the red/orange pigment group of fruits rich in anthocyanin’s.

Perfect Poached Eggs with Smashed Avocado
Ingredients
- 2 eggs
- 1/2 ripe avocado
- 1-2 slices low GI bread (Burgen wholemeal Seed or Bakers delight Cape Seed)
- 1 handful arugula (rocket leaves), washed.
- 1 Tbsp white vinegar
- 2 Tbsp frozen or fresh Pomegranate seeds.
- Pepper to taste.
Instructions
- Toast bread, then cover with generous serve of smashed avocado.
- To poach egg fill a small saucepan 3/4 full of water add 1 tablespoon of vinegar, bring to the boil then turn down to a simmer (small bubbles that don't burst).
- Meanwhile, crack egg into a small cup or bowl.
- Now stir the simmering water to create whirlpool effect then wait until the whirlpool begins to slow down and pour your egg into the centre. It should start to forma round shape.
- For a gooey, runny egg, use a slotted spoon to remove from the simmering water after 3 minutes. Delicious!
I’m Angela an, accredited practicing dietitian and educator with a passion for gut health, diabetes and all things food.