How long does it take to make Mustard Microgreens & Avocado Toast?
This recipe takes approximately 10 min total.
10 min
· Serves 2
· Updated March 6, 2026
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Mustard microgreens are best added fresh as a finishing ingredient. Elevate your breakfast with this easy avocado toast topped with zesty mustard microgreens for a delightful crunch and flavor explosion. Inspired by the popular brunch menus in Austin.
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.
4 slices whole-grain bread
1 ripe avocado
1 cup mustard 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 bowl, mash the avocado with lemon juice, salt, and pepper to taste.
Spread the avocado mixture evenly over each slice of toasted bread.
Top generously with mustard microgreens and sprinkle with red pepper flakes if you like a bit of heat.
Serve immediately for a nutritious and satisfying start to your day.
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