How long does it take to make Mustard Microgreen and Avocado Toast Delight?
This recipe takes approximately 10 min total.
10 min
· Serves 2
· Updated February 21, 2026
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Mustard microgreens are best added fresh as a finishing ingredient. Elevate your classic avocado toast with the bold flavors of mustard microgreens, adding nutrition and a spicy kick to your breakfast.
This recipe takes approximately 10 min total.
Mustard 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, toasted
1 ripe avocado
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1 cup mustard microgreens
Salt to taste
Optional: cherry tomatoes for garnish
In a bowl, mash the avocado with lemon juice, garlic powder, red pepper flakes, and salt until smooth.
Spread the avocado mixture generously over the toasted bread.
Top each slice with a handful of mustard microgreens for added crunch and flavor.
Garnish with cherry tomatoes if desired, and serve immediately.
Enjoy this nutritious and trendy breakfast option!
Mustard microgreens, including wasabi mustard varieties, deliver sharp peppery heat through glucosinolate-derived compounds similar to other brassica crops. They are used as flavor accents and garnishes where heat and bite are desired.
• Mustard and brassica microgreens have been studied for glucosinolate content, which contributes to their characteristic peppery flavor.
moderate evidence• Heat intensity varies significantly by mustard variety and is affected by growing conditions 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