Enjoy colorful, flavorful toasts layered with ube and avocado, finished with fresh toppings for an energizing morning.
# 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 salt
07 - Pinch 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 extra virgin olive oil
# Method:
01 - Brown the bread slices in a toaster or on a grill pan until golden and crisp.
02 - Blend ube halaya with softened cream cheese in a small bowl until smooth and uniformly spreadable.
03 - In a separate bowl, thoroughly mash the avocado with lemon juice, salt, and black pepper until creamy.
04 - Spread the ube mixture over two pieces of toast and the mashed avocado over the remaining two slices.
05 - Garnish each toast with radish slices, pomegranate seeds, and microgreens or fresh herbs.
06 - Sprinkle toasted sesame seeds evenly over all toasts and finish with a delicate drizzle of extra virgin olive oil.
07 - Present the toasts right away to ensure optimal freshness and texture.
