How long does it take to make Cilantro Microgreens and Avocado Toast Delight?
This recipe takes approximately 10 min total.
10 min
· Serves 2
· Updated February 21, 2026
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Cilantro microgreens are best added fresh as a finishing ingredient. Elevate your breakfast with creamy avocado and zesty cilantro microgreens atop whole grain toast, packed with healthy fats and flavor.
This recipe takes approximately 10 min total.
Cilantro 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 cilantro microgreens
1 tablespoon lime juice
Salt and pepper to taste
Red pepper flakes (optional)
Olive oil (for drizzling)
Toast the slices of whole grain bread until golden brown.
In a small bowl, mash the avocado with lime juice, salt, and pepper until creamy.
Spread the avocado mixture generously on each slice of toast.
Top with cilantro microgreens and sprinkle red pepper flakes if desired.
Drizzle a little olive oil on top for an extra layer of flavor.
Cilantro and cilantro microgreens carry the same volatile aromatic profile — linalool, geraniol, and related terpenoid compounds — and are used as a fresh finishing element in tacos, pho, salsas, and composed plates. Research on cilantro focuses primarily on its essential oil composition and antioxidant activity.
• Cilantro and cilantro microgreens contain volatile aromatic compounds including linalool that have been studied for antioxidant activity.
moderate evidence• Fresh cilantro microgreens deliver the same aromatic compounds as mature leaves in a smaller, more visually refined garnish format.
strong evidence• Flavor and aroma intensity in cilantro microgreens vary by seed source, growing temperature, and harvest timing.
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