How long does it take to make Pea Shoot and Avocado Toast Delight?
This recipe takes approximately 10 min total.
10 min
· Serves 2
· Updated February 26, 2026
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Pea microgreens are best added fresh as a finishing ingredient. This vibrant avocado toast topped with fresh pea shoots is a nutritious and delicious breakfast option that combines creamy textures with a crunchy bite.
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 fresh pea shoots
1 tablespoon lemon juice
Salt and pepper to taste
Red pepper flakes (optional)
Olive oil for drizzling
Toast the whole grain bread slices until golden brown.
In a bowl, mash the ripe avocado with lemon juice, salt, and pepper until smooth.
Spread the avocado mixture evenly over the toasted bread.
Top with fresh pea shoots, sprinkle red pepper flakes if desired, and drizzle with a touch of olive oil.
Serve immediately and enjoy your nutritious start to the day!
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