Bright Bold Breakfast Toasts (Print Version)

Crisp toasts layered with ube, avocado, fresh garnishes for a bright, flavorful vegetarian breakfast.

# 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

# How to Make It:

01 - Toast bread slices in a toaster or grill pan until golden brown and crisp.
02 - Combine ube halaya with softened cream cheese in a bowl, stirring until completely smooth and spreadable.
03 - Mash avocado in a separate bowl with lemon juice, salt, and black pepper until creamy.
04 - Evenly spread ube mixture over two toasts, and mashed avocado over the remaining two toasts.
05 - Arrange sliced radishes and pomegranate seeds on top of each toast, then scatter microgreens or fresh herbs over each.
06 - Sprinkle toasted sesame seeds over all toasts and finish with a light drizzle of extra virgin olive oil. Serve immediately to preserve freshness and texture.

# Additional Tips::

01 -
  • Colorful fusion flavors with unique ingredients
  • Easy & fast to prepare for busy mornings
02 -
  • Ube halaya is a sweet purple yam jam found at Asian grocery stores
  • Substitute ube with mashed roasted sweet potato for a similar effect
03 -
  • Top with a poached egg for extra protein
  • Swap pomegranate seeds with tomatoes or mango for different flavors