Colorful breakfast toasts with ube, avocado, and fresh toppings for a quick, flavorful morning bite.
# 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 - 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
# Method:
01 - Place bread slices in a toaster or on a preheated grill pan and toast until golden and crisp.
02 - In a mixing bowl, blend the ube halaya with softened cream cheese until the mixture becomes smooth and easily spreadable.
03 - Mash the avocado in a separate bowl. Incorporate lemon juice, salt, and black pepper until fully combined.
04 - Spread the ube mixture over two slices of toasted bread, and the avocado mash over the remaining two slices.
05 - Dress each toast with radish slices, pomegranate seeds, and microgreens or chosen herbs.
06 - Scatter toasted sesame seeds atop all toasts and lightly drizzle with extra virgin olive oil. Serve promptly to maintain optimal texture.