How long does it take to make Pea Microgreens and Avocado Toast Delight?
This recipe takes approximately 10 min total.
10 min
· Serves 2
· Updated February 21, 2026
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Pea microgreens are best added fresh as a finishing ingredient. This vibrant avocado toast topped with fresh pea microgreens is a quick, nutrient-packed breakfast or snack bursting with flavor and texture.
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 whole grain bread
1 ripe avocado
1 cup pea microgreens
1 tablespoon lemon juice
Salt and pepper to taste
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
Optional: red pepper flakes or chili powder for spice
Toast the whole grain bread slices until golden brown and crispy.
In a small bowl, mash the ripe avocado with lemon juice, salt, and pepper until creamy.
Spread the avocado mixture evenly onto each slice of toasted bread.
Top generously with fresh pea microgreens and drizzle with olive oil.
Sprinkle with red pepper flakes if desired for an extra kick.
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