Start your morning with lively toasts featuring ube, avocado, and fresh toppings for vibrant flavor.
# 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
# Preparation steps:
01 - Toast bread slices in a toaster or grill pan until golden and crisp.
02 - Combine ube halaya and softened cream cheese in a mixing bowl. Stir until smooth and uniformly spreadable.
03 - Mash avocado in a separate bowl along with lemon juice, a pinch of salt, and black pepper until smooth with a few small chunks remaining.
04 - Spread the ube mixture over two toasted bread slices, and the prepared avocado mash over the remaining two.
05 - Top each toast with sliced radishes, pomegranate seeds, and microgreens or fresh herbs.
06 - Sprinkle toasted sesame seeds over all toasts and finish each with a light drizzle of extra virgin olive oil.
07 - Serve immediately to retain optimal freshness and texture.
