Bright Bold Breakfast Toasts (Printable)

Layers of ube, avocado, and fresh toppings deliver a flavorful, colorful breakfast to start the day.

# What You'll 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 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

# Cooking Steps:

01 - Toast the bread slices in a toaster or grill pan until golden and crisp.
02 - In a mixing bowl, combine ube halaya with the softened cream cheese; blend until smooth and easy to spread.
03 - Mash the avocado in a separate bowl with lemon juice, salt, and black pepper until creamy.
04 - Spread the ube mixture onto two toasts, and the mashed avocado onto the remaining two.
05 - Top each toast with radish slices, pomegranate seeds, and microgreens or herbs.
06 - Sprinkle toasted sesame seeds on all toasts and drizzle lightly with olive oil. Serve immediately for optimal flavor and texture.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • Eye-catching, colorful presentation perfect for mornings
  • Simple to customize for various diets and preferences
02 -
  • Use gluten-free bread for a wheat-free version
  • Ube halaya is available at Asian grocery stores, or use mashed sweet potato as a substitute
03 -
  • For more protein, add a poached or soft-cooked egg on top
  • Swap pomegranate seeds for diced tomatoes or mango for a twist
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