Hummus Toast, plus Za'atar Eggs, Avocado, and Dill

Does your morning toast need an upgrade? Try this easy hummus toast. It's made with za'atar fried eggs, creamy avocado, and fresh dill. Finished with a squeeze of lemon and sesame seeds for crunch, this fancy toast is full of flavor and totally satisfying!

Two hummus toasts on a cutting board with eggs and avocado and lemon slices.

It's time for another fancy toast, and this one's easy, our friends! This is the kind of toast that feels simple, but it's layered with a mix of Mediterranean and Middle Eastern flavors and textures. Think creamy, herby, citrusy, and a little nutty.

Key ingredients

The ingredients are easy to find, though you may need to source the za'atar if you don't have a well-stocked grocery store nearby. Za'atar is a Middle Eastern spice blend that usually combines dried thyme, oregano, and/or marjoram with toasted sesame seeds, dried sumac, and salt.

As for the hummus, use your favorite brand (or make your own). Opt for a plain hummus, since you'll be adding layers of flavor.

Hummus toast on a cutting board with eggs, avocado and dried chick peas.

Step-by-step instructions

Toast the bread, fry an egg, and assemble. It's that easy!

Step 1. In a medium nonstick skillet over medium heat, warm the oil and sprinkle in the za'atar. Crack in the egg and fry until the edges are crispy.

Hummus spread on toast on a round plate.

Step 2. Spread the hummus evenly over the toasted bread.

Two slices of bread with hummus and avocado on a wooden board.

Step 3. Add the avocado slices (don't mind our gnarly slices), followed by the fried egg. You could also smash the avocado on top.

Two slices of hummus toast with fried eggs on a wooden board.

Step 4. Squeeze the lemon juice over the top, season with salt and pepper, dill, and toasted sesame seeds or roasted chickpeas.

*These are abbreviated instructions. The full list of directions can be found in the recipe card below.

Expert tips

Toast the bread in a skillet. Pan-frying the toast in olive oil in a hot skillet is the best way to achieve that crispy bite.
Use all the za'atar oil. add any remaining za'atar oil from the skillet to drizzle over your finished eggs.

Overhead of hummus toasts on a wooden cutting board with fried eggs and avocado.

Swaps

Want to switch things up a bit? Play with the flavors to make it our own.

Flavored hummus. There are so many flavors of hummus to keep you experimenting for days. Try lemon or roasted red pepper hummus, or mix it up with a carrot or beet hummus for a pop of color. Our butter bean hummus is another great substitute.
Switch up the herbs. Fresh parsley, chives, oregano, or marjoram are great options.
Spice it up. Add a pinch of cumin for a subtle smoky flavor, or make it spicy with crushed red pepper or Aleppo flakes.
Any-style eggs. If fried eggs aren't your thing, cook them the way you normally would eat them. Try a soft or hard-boiled egg, or better yet, make them scrambled! You can add a drizzle of za'atar oil over the cooked eggs to get the same flavor.
Bread swaps. Instead of traditional sliced bread, try bagels, pita, or English muffins.

Serving suggestions

Hummus toast is hearty enough on its own for breakfast or brunch. Don't forget to wash it down with a bubbly soda drink or our refreshing lemonade!

Storage and prep

You'll want to prepare and assemble the hummus toast when ready to serve. To make things easier, have all your ingredients prepared and ready to go.

Overhead close-up of hummus on toast with a fried egg, avocado, and dill.

Kitchen questions

What can we use instead of za'atar?

If you can't find za'atar spice, you can make your own. Mix equal parts dried thyme, dried oregano, and dried marjoram, then toss in sesame seeds and lemon zest to taste. If you don't have any of those, try another spice mix such as Italian seasoning or Herbs de Provence (the flavor will vary, but it will still be good).

Solid pairings

Humm, what goes good with hummus?