Bright Bold Breakfast Toasts (Printable version)

Vibrant breakfast toasts with ube, avocado, fresh garnishes, and lively flavors, ready in just 20 minutes.

# What you need:

→ 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

# Steps to follow:

01 - Toast bread slices in a toaster or grill pan until golden and crisp.
02 - Combine ube halaya with softened cream cheese in a mixing bowl and stir until smooth and spreadable.
03 - Mash the avocado in a bowl with lemon juice, a pinch of salt, and a pinch of black pepper until creamy.
04 - Evenly spread the ube mixture over two toasted bread slices, and the avocado mash over the other two.
05 - Arrange radish slices, pomegranate seeds, and microgreens on each toast.
06 - Sprinkle toasted sesame seeds and drizzle with extra virgin olive oil. Serve immediately for optimal texture and flavor.

# Expert tips:

01 -
  • Brings eye-catching color to your breakfast plate
  • Quick to prepare and customizable for many diets
02 -
  • Ube halaya is a sweet purple yam spread popular in Filipino cuisine
  • Pomegranate seeds add vibrant color and a tangy-sweet crunch
03 -
  • For added protein, top with a poached or soft-cooked egg
  • Try mango or diced tomatoes instead of pomegranate for a fresh twist
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