How long does it take to make Shiso Microgreen Avocado Toast?
This recipe takes approximately 10 min total.
10 min
· Serves 2
· Updated February 21, 2026
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Shiso microgreens are best added fresh as a finishing ingredient. Experience a twist on classic avocado toast with the unique flavor of shiso microgreens.
This recipe takes approximately 10 min total.
Shiso 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 tbsp lime juice
Salt and pepper to taste
1 cup shiso microgreens
Red pepper flakes (optional)
Olive oil for drizzling
Toast the whole grain bread slices until golden and crispy.
In a bowl, mash the avocado with lime juice, salt, and pepper until creamy.
Spread the avocado mixture generously over the toasted bread.
Top with shiso microgreens and sprinkle with red pepper flakes if desired.
Drizzle a little olive oil over the top before serving for added richness.
Shiso microgreens carry the same complex aromatic profile as mature shiso — anise, umami, and mild bitterness — and are used in Japanese and East Asian culinary traditions as a direct garnish substitute. Evidence on shiso specifically is limited; claims below reflect general microgreen research.
• Shiso and perilla microgreens contain volatile aromatic compounds responsible for their distinctive anise-like flavor.
moderate evidence• Nutrient and phytochemical content in shiso microgreens varies by variety and growing conditions.
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