Save Vibrant, flavorful breakfast toasts featuring colorful toppings like ube spread, avocado, and fresh garnishes for a lively start to your day.
I first tasted ube spread at a local café and was instantly hooked. Mixing it with avocado and bright garnishes made this breakfast a regular favorite in my home.
Ingredients
- Bread: 4 slices sourdough or multigrain bread
- Ube Layer: 1/2 cup ube halaya (purple yam jam); 2 tbsp cream cheese, softened
- Avocado Layer: 1 ripe avocado; 1 tsp lemon juice; Pinch of salt; Pinch of black pepper
- Garnishes & Extras: 4 radishes, thinly sliced; 1/4 cup pomegranate seeds; 2 tbsp microgreens or fresh herbs (e.g., cilantro, parsley); 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds; Drizzle of extra virgin olive oil
Instructions
- Toast the bread:
- Toast the bread slices until golden and crisp.
- Prepare ube mixture:
- In a small bowl, mix the ube halaya with cream cheese until smooth and spreadable.
- Mash avocado:
- In another bowl, mash the avocado with lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
- Spread toppings:
- Spread the ube mixture over two toasts, and the mashed avocado over the remaining two.
- Add garnishes:
- Top each toast with radish slices, pomegranate seeds, and microgreens.
- Finish:
- Sprinkle sesame seeds over all toasts and finish with a light drizzle of olive oil.
- Serve:
- Serve immediately for the freshest flavor and best texture.
Save My family always gathers in the kitchen when these toasts are ready. The bright colors and fresh flavors never fail to spark joy in our morning routine.
Required Tools
Toaster or grill pan, mixing bowls, spreading knife, sharp knife
Allergen Information
Contains gluten and dairy. Sesame seeds may trigger allergies. For allergies, use alternative ingredients and check product labels carefully.
Nutritional Information
Calories: 210, Total Fat: 8 g, Carbohydrates: 30 g, Protein: 5 g (per toast)
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Kitchen Q&A
- → Can I use a different type of bread?
Yes, any sturdy bread like whole wheat, rye, or gluten-free varieties works well for these toasts.
- → What can replace ube halaya?
Mashed roasted sweet potato or pumpkin puree makes a tasty, colorful alternative to ube halaya.
- → How do I keep avocado fresh on toasts?
Mash avocado with lemon juice to help prevent browning and always serve immediately for best texture.
- → Are the garnishes flexible?
Absolutely! Try tomatoes, mango, sprouts, or any fresh herbs for added flavor and color.
- → Is this suitable for allergy-sensitive diets?
Choose gluten-free bread, dairy-free cream cheese, and omit sesame seeds as needed for food allergies.
- → What other toppings go well?
Soft-boiled eggs or grilled halloumi add protein, while pickled onions or feta bring tangy notes.