Ube and avocado toasts with fresh garnishes offer a colorful, quick, and flavorful way to start your 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
# Directions:
01 - Toast the bread slices using a toaster or grill pan until golden and crisp.
02 - In a mixing bowl, blend the ube halaya with softened cream cheese until the mixture is smooth and spreadable.
03 - In a separate bowl, mash the ripe avocado with lemon juice, a pinch of salt, and a pinch of black pepper until creamy.
04 - Spread the ube cream cheese mixture onto two toast slices, and the mashed avocado onto the other two slices.
05 - Arrange radish slices, pomegranate seeds, and microgreens or fresh herbs evenly over all toasts.
06 - Sprinkle each toast with toasted sesame seeds and complete with a light drizzle of extra virgin olive oil. Serve immediately for optimal texture and freshness.
