Bright Bold Breakfast Toasts (Printer View)
Vibrant toasts feature ube, avocado, and fresh toppings for a lively, energizing breakfast. Ready in just 20 minutes.
# Components:
→ Bread
01 - 4 slices sourdough or multigrain bread
→ Ube Layer
02 - 1/2 cup ube halaya (purple yam jam)
03 - 2 tablespoons cream cheese, softened
→ Avocado Layer
04 - 1 ripe avocado
05 - 1 teaspoon lemon juice
06 - Pinch salt
07 - Pinch black pepper
→ Garnishes & Extras
08 - 4 radishes, thinly sliced
09 - 1/4 cup pomegranate seeds
10 - 2 tablespoons microgreens or fresh herbs, such as cilantro or parsley
11 - 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds
12 - Drizzle extra virgin olive oil
# Method:
01 - Toast the sourdough or multigrain bread slices until they are golden brown and crisp.
02 - Blend ube halaya with softened cream cheese in a small bowl until completely smooth and easily spreadable.
03 - In a separate bowl, mash avocado with lemon juice, a pinch of salt, and a pinch of black pepper until creamy.
04 - Evenly spread the ube mixture over two slices of toasted bread, and the avocado mash over the other two slices.
05 - Top each toast with thinly sliced radishes, pomegranate seeds, and microgreens or fresh herbs.
06 - Sprinkle toasted sesame seeds on each toast and lightly drizzle with extra virgin olive oil. Serve immediately for optimal freshness and texture.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- Quick to prepare for busy mornings
- Visually stunning and nutritious with fresh, wholesome ingredients
02 -
- Ube halaya is a sweet purple yam jam popular in Filipino desserts
- Microgreens add freshness and extra nutrients to any toast
03 -
- For extra protein, top with poached or soft-boiled egg
- Swap pomegranate seeds for diced tomato or sweet mango for a delicious twist