Soft Boiled Eggs with Wholemeal Toast
A vegetarian breakfast for one. Quantities are for a single portion; multiply them to batch cook.
At a glance
- 386 kcal, 22g protein, 34g carbs, 17g fat and 5g fibre per serving (approximate)
- About 10 minutes, preparation and cooking
- Estimated cost £0.80–£0.82 per serving. This is an estimate from representative UK own-brand prices (reviewed 2026-10-05), not a live supermarket price; see how cost estimates work.
Ingredients
- 2 eggs
- 2 slices of wholemeal bread
- 5g butter
- black pepper, to taste
Method
- Bring a small pan of water to a gentle simmer.
- Lower whole eggs into the water and simmer for 5-6 minutes, until the white is set but the yolk stays runny, then cool briefly under cold water and peel.
- Toast the wholemeal bread, then serve with the eggs and butter and black pepper, to taste.
Making it ahead
Cool it, get it into the fridge within one to two hours and eat it within two days; freeze portions you will not reach in time. Reheat until steaming hot all the way through. How we handle food safety.
Allergens
Contains, based on the usual UK form of each ingredient: Cereals containing gluten, Eggs, Milk. May contain, depending on the product: Sesame, Soybeans. This is not a label check and is not an allergen-free guarantee; always read the packaging.
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