Bright Bold Breakfast Toasts (Print)
Colorful breakfast toasts with ube, avocado, and fresh toppings for a lively, flavorful morning.
# Ingredients:
→ 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 of salt
07 - Pinch of 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 of extra virgin olive oil
# Directions:
01 - Toast bread slices in a toaster or on a grill pan until golden and crisp.
02 - In a mixing bowl, combine ube halaya and softened cream cheese, stirring until smooth and easily spreadable.
03 - Mash ripe avocado with lemon juice, salt, and black pepper in a separate bowl until creamy.
04 - Spread the ube mixture over two toasted slices and mashed avocado over the remaining two slices.
05 - Top each toast with radish slices, pomegranate seeds, and microgreens or fresh herbs.
06 - Sprinkle toasted sesame seeds over all toasts and finish with a light drizzle of olive oil. Serve immediately to enjoy best flavor and texture.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- Visually stunning and celebrates vibrant, natural colors
- Easy to customize with your favorite toppings
02 -
- Contains gluten and dairy unless substitutions are made
- Ube halaya can be found in Asian groceries or replaced with sweet potato for similar color
03 -
- Add a poached or soft-boiled egg for extra protein
- Swap pomegranate seeds for diced tomatoes or mango for new flavors