Bright Bold Breakfast Toasts (Print version)
Vivid, flavorful toasts with ube, avocado, and crisp garnishes for a lively vegetarian breakfast.
# 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 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
# How to Make:
01 - Toast the bread slices in a toaster or grill pan until golden and crisp.
02 - Mix ube halaya with softened cream cheese in a small bowl until smooth and spreadable.
03 - Mash the avocado with lemon juice, salt, and black pepper in another bowl until creamy.
04 - Spread the ube mixture evenly over two toasts, and the avocado mash over the remaining two toasts.
05 - Top each toast with sliced radishes, pomegranate seeds, and microgreens or fresh herbs.
06 - Sprinkle toasted sesame seeds onto the toasts and drizzle lightly with extra virgin olive oil. Serve immediately for optimal freshness and texture.
# Expert tips:
01 -
- Quick and easy to prepare for busy mornings
- Bright, beautiful toppings for a cheerful breakfast plate
02 -
- Ube halaya is easily found in Asian groceries and gives a vivid purple color to your toast
- For dietary needs, you can use gluten-free bread and dairy-free cream cheese
03 -
- For extra protein, add a poached or soft-boiled egg
- Swap pomegranate seeds for diced tomatoes or mango for a twist on flavor