How long does it take to make Pea Microgreen and Avocado Toast Delight?
This recipe takes approximately 10 min total.
10 min
· Serves 2
· Updated March 28, 2026
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Pea microgreens are best added fresh as a finishing ingredient. This vibrant avocado toast is topped with fresh pea microgreens, adding a sweet crunch that's inspired by Lenoir's fresh produce approach.
This recipe takes approximately 10 min total.
Pea microgreens work best as a fresh finishing ingredient, adding color, texture, and a just-cut flavor that stands out right before serving.
2 slices of whole-grain bread
1 ripe avocado
1 cup of fresh pea microgreens
1 tablespoon olive oil
Salt and pepper to taste
1 teaspoon lemon juice
Optional: red pepper flakes for garnish
Toast the whole-grain bread slices until golden brown.
In a bowl, mash the ripe avocado with lemon juice, salt, and pepper until creamy.
Spread the mashed avocado evenly on each slice of toast.
Top generously with fresh pea microgreens and drizzle with olive oil.
Sprinkle red pepper flakes on top if desired, then serve immediately.
Pea shoot microgreens are among the most versatile and broadly used microgreens in professional kitchens. They are known for their sweet, vegetal flavor, tender texture, and high visual yield per tray. Evidence on pea shoots typically focuses on protein content and vitamin profile relative to other legume sprouts.
• Pea shoots and young legume sprouts have been studied for their amino acid profile and vitamin C content.
moderate evidence• Flavor, texture, and nutrient content in pea shoots vary by variety, temperature, and harvest stage.
strong evidence• Pea shoots are commonly used raw as a salad base or garnish where cooking is not applied.
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