How long does it take to make Broccoli Microgreens and Avocado Toast Delight?
This recipe takes approximately 10 min total.
10 min
· Serves 2
· Updated February 21, 2026
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Broccoli microgreens are best added fresh as a finishing ingredient. This vibrant avocado toast topped with broccoli microgreens offers a nutritious and flavorful start to your day.
This recipe takes approximately 10 min total.
Broccoli 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 broccoli microgreens
1 tablespoon olive oil
Red pepper flakes (optional)
Toast the whole-grain bread slices until golden brown.
In a small bowl, mash the ripe avocado and mix in lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
Spread the avocado mixture evenly over the toasted bread.
Drizzle olive oil on top and generously sprinkle with broccoli microgreens.
Finish with a pinch of red pepper flakes for an extra kick, if desired.
Broccoli microgreens are frequently studied among edible microgreens for their phytochemical content, particularly sulforaphane precursors found in the seeds and sprouts of brassica crops. Culinary use focuses on their mild, slightly peppery flavor as a finishing green.
• Brassica microgreens including broccoli have been studied for elevated concentrations of glucosinolates and sulforaphane precursors relative to mature heads.
moderate evidence• Micronutrient levels in broccoli microgreens vary by seed source, growing medium, light exposure, and harvest timing.
strong evidence• Consuming brassica sprouts and microgreens fresh avoids heat-related breakdown of sulforaphane precursor compounds.
limited 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