Description
Bright Bold Breakfast Toasts combine the vibrant flavors of ube halaya and creamy avocado spread on toasted sourdough or multigrain bread. Topped with crisp radishes, juicy pomegranate seeds, fresh herbs, and a drizzle of olive oil, these toasts offer a refreshing and visually stunning way to start your day with a blend of sweet, savory, and tangy flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
Bread
- 4 slices sourdough or multigrain bread
Ube Spread
- 1/2 cup ube halaya (purple yam jam)
- 2 tablespoons cream cheese, softened
Avocado Spread
- 1 ripe avocado
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- Pinch salt
- Pinch black pepper
Toppings and Garnishes
- 4 radishes, thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup pomegranate seeds
- 2 tablespoons microgreens or fresh herbs (such as cilantro or parsley)
- 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds
- Drizzle extra virgin olive oil
Instructions
- Toast Bread: Toast the bread slices in a toaster or on a grill pan until they are golden brown and crisp, providing a sturdy base for the toppings.
- Prepare Ube Spread: In a small bowl, combine the ube halaya and softened cream cheese. Mix thoroughly until the mixture is smooth and spreadable.
- Prepare Avocado Spread: In a separate bowl, mash the ripe avocado with lemon juice, a pinch of salt, and black pepper until creamy, ensuring a flavorful and smooth consistency.
- Spread Toppings: Spread the ube and cream cheese mixture evenly onto two of the toasted bread slices. Spread the mashed avocado mixture evenly onto the remaining two slices.
- Add Garnishes: Top each toast with thinly sliced radishes, pomegranate seeds, and microgreens or fresh herbs of your choice to add crunch, sweetness, and freshness.
- Finish and Serve: Sprinkle toasted sesame seeds over all the toasts and lightly drizzle with extra virgin olive oil. Serve immediately to enjoy optimal texture and flavor.
Notes
- Use ripe avocados for the creamiest avocado spread.
- You can substitute the microgreens with fresh cilantro, parsley, or basil depending on your preference.
- To toast the bread, you can use either a toaster or a grill pan for added grill marks and flavor.
- Serve promptly to maintain the crispness of the toast and the freshness of the toppings.
- For a vegan option, substitute cream cheese with a vegan cream cheese alternative.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Toasting
- Cuisine: Filipino Fusion
Keywords: ube toast, avocado toast, breakfast toast, ube halaya recipe, healthy breakfast, colorful toast, vegetarian breakfast
