How long does it take to make Basil Microgreen & Avocado Toast Delight?
This recipe takes approximately 10 min total.
10 min
· Serves 2
· Updated March 26, 2026
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Basil microgreens are best added fresh as a finishing ingredient. Creamy avocado spread topped with zesty basil microgreens makes for a nutritious and delicious breakfast or snack option.
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 chili flakes for garnish (optional)
Olive oil for drizzling
Toast the whole grain bread slices until golden brown.
In a bowl, mash the avocado with lemon juice, salt, and pepper until creamy.
Spread the avocado mixture evenly on the toasted bread slices.
Top generously with basil microgreens, and sprinkle with red chili flakes if desired.
Drizzle a little olive oil on top 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