How long does it take to make Savory Mustard Microgreen Quinoa Bowl?
This recipe takes approximately 25 min total.
25 min
· Serves 2
· Updated March 30, 2026
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Mustard microgreens are best added fresh as a finishing ingredient. A wholesome quinoa bowl packed with nutrients, featuring mustard microgreens and roasted vegetables for a delightful texture and flavor.
This recipe takes approximately 25 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.
1 cup quinoa
2 cups vegetable broth
1 cup roasted bell peppers, diced
1 cup roasted zucchini, diced
1 cup mustard microgreens
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon garlic powder
Salt and pepper to taste
Rinse the quinoa under cold water, then cook it in vegetable broth according to package instructions; typically, this takes about 15 minutes.
While the quinoa cooks, toss the roasted bell peppers and zucchini with olive oil, garlic powder, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
Once the quinoa is cooked, fluff it with a fork and mix in the roasted vegetables.
Gently fold in the mustard microgreens for freshness and serve warm.
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