How long does it take to make Amaranth Microgreen and Avocado Toast?
This recipe takes approximately 10 min total.
10 min
· Serves 2
· Updated February 21, 2026
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Amaranth microgreens are best added fresh as a finishing ingredient. Elevate your breakfast with creamy avocado and nutrient-rich amaranth microgreens on perfectly toasted bread.
This recipe takes approximately 10 min total.
Amaranth microgreens work best as a fresh finishing ingredient, adding color, texture, and a just-cut flavor that stands out right before serving.
2 slices whole-grain bread
1 ripe avocado
1 tablespoon lemon juice
Salt and pepper to taste
1/2 cup amaranth microgreens
Red pepper flakes (optional)
Toast the whole-grain bread until golden and crispy.
In a small bowl, mash the avocado with lemon juice, salt, and pepper to taste.
Spread the mashed avocado generously over the toasted bread.
Top with amaranth microgreens and a sprinkle of red pepper flakes for an extra kick.
Serve immediately for a nutritious breakfast or snack.
Amaranth microgreens are distinguished by their vibrant magenta and gold pigments, which come from betalain compounds. They are chosen by chefs primarily for visual impact and mild, earthy flavor. Amaranth grain has a stronger evidence base than amaranth microgreens specifically.
• Amaranth species have been studied for betalain pigment content, the same class of pigments found in beets and some other plants.
moderate evidence• Pigment intensity and flavor in amaranth microgreens vary significantly by variety and light exposure during growing.
strong evidence1. Assessment of Vitamin and Carotenoid Concentrations of Emerging Food Products: Edible Microgreens — Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry, 2012
2. Microgreens: Production, Shelf Life, and Bioactive Components — Critical Reviews in Food Science and Nutrition, 2017