Soft-Boiled Eggs on Buttered Sourdough Toast
Two perfectly cooked eggs resting on warm sourdough toast spread with rich butter. Simple, soothing, and easy on the stomach for a restful morning.
Prep
2 min
Cook
7 min
Total
9 min
Makes
1 serving
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Made by Zaskya + Lila
Zaskya created this recipe with Lila and shared it with the perimenopause community.
The feel-good payoff
Why this meal can feel especially good in perimenopause
Think practical wins: steadier energy, comfortable fullness and one less food decision. Your response is personal, so use the prompts below to notice what works for you.
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Feel fueled, not flattened
A complete meal with protein, carbohydrates and fats is designed to offer more staying power than a quick carb-only fix.
Notice: energy 1–3 hours later
Digestive comfort
A portion that works for you
Fiber and plants can support digestion, but more is not always better overnight. Start with a comfortable portion and build gradually.
Notice: comfort + portion
Clearer, simpler choices
Let the recipe do the thinking
Clear steps and a complete plate mean fewer decisions when focus is in short supply—and a more substantial meal once you are done.
Notice: focus + energy later
More staying power
Make the next few hours easier
This meal is built to be more sustaining than a snack-sized stopgap, with enough substance to carry you into the next part of the day.
Notice: energy + fullness later
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Prep
2 min
Cook
7 min
Total
9 min
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Equipment
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Instructions
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Next: Fill a small saucepan with 2 inches…
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Fill a small saucepan with 2 inches…
Fill a small saucepan with 2 inches (5 cm) of water and bring it to a rolling boil over high heat.
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Gently lower large eggs into the boiling…
Gently lower large eggs into the boiling water using a slotted spoon, then reduce the heat to medium to maintain a gentle simmer.
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Cover the saucepan with a lid and…
Cover the saucepan with a lid and cook for exactly 6 minutes for soft yolks, or 7 minutes for slightly firmer yolks.
Allow: 6 minutes
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Place sourdough bread into a toaster and…
Place sourdough bread into a toaster and toast until light golden brown and firm to the touch.
Look for: light golden brown and firm to the touch
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Transfer the cooked eggs immediately to a…
Transfer the cooked eggs immediately to a bowl of cold water for 1 minute to stop cooking, then peel the eggshells gently.
Allow: 1 minute
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Spread butter evenly over the warm toasted…
Spread butter evenly over the warm toasted sourdough bread.
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Slice the peeled soft-boiled eggs in half
Slice the peeled soft-boiled eggs in half, place them over the buttered toast, and serve immediately.
Ready when: everything is assembled and ready to enjoy
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