Bright Bold Breakfast Toasts (Print View)

Sourdough toasts topped with ube, avocado, and fresh garnishes for a lively morning meal.

# 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 - 1 pinch salt
07 - 1 pinch black pepper

→ Garnishes and 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

# Preparation Steps:

01 - Toast sourdough or multigrain bread slices in a toaster or grill pan until golden and crisp.
02 - In a small bowl, mix the ube halaya with softened cream cheese until smooth and spreadable.
03 - In another bowl, mash the ripe avocado with lemon juice, salt, and black pepper until creamy.
04 - Spread the ube mixture over two toasted bread slices and the mashed avocado over the remaining two slices.
05 - Top each toast with thinly sliced radishes, pomegranate seeds, and microgreens or fresh herbs.
06 - Sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds and lightly drizzle each toast with extra virgin olive oil. Serve immediately for optimal freshness and texture.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Quick to prepare and full of flavor
  • Customizable for different dietary needs
02 -
  • Ube halaya is a sweet purple yam jam popular in Filipino cuisine.
  • Gluten-free and dairy-free options make these toasts accessible for most diets.
03 -
  • Swap pomegranate seeds with diced mango or tomatoes for variety.
  • For extra protein, add a poached or soft boiled egg.
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