How long does it take to make Basil Microgreen & Avocado Toast?
This recipe takes approximately 10 min total.
10 min
· Serves 2
· Updated March 6, 2026
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Basil microgreens are best added fresh as a finishing ingredient. A quick and nutritious breakfast option that highlights the fresh flavor of basil microgreens, paired perfectly with creamy avocado. Inspired by modern brunch trends.
This recipe takes approximately 10 min total.
Basil 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 cup basil microgreens
1 tablespoon lemon juice
Salt and pepper to taste
Red pepper flakes (optional)
Toast the whole-grain bread slices until golden brown.
In a small bowl, mash the avocado and mix in lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
Spread the mashed avocado evenly over the toasted bread.
Top with basil microgreens for a burst of flavor and nutrition.
Optional: sprinkle with red pepper flakes for a spicy kick before serving.
Basil microgreens carry the recognizable aromatic profile of fresh basil — linalool, eugenol, and other volatile compounds — and are used as a direct 1:1 garnish substitute for fresh basil in small quantities. Dark Opal Basil adds additional anthocyanin-based purple pigmentation.
• Basil and its aromatic relatives contain volatile essential oil compounds studied for flavor, aroma, and culinary stability.
moderate evidence• Essential oil profile in basil microgreens varies by cultivar, with purple basil varieties known for anthocyanin pigmentation.
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