How long does it take to make Spicy Mustard Microgreen Pesto Pasta?
This recipe takes approximately 25 min total.
25 min
· Serves 2
· Updated March 26, 2026
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Mustard microgreens are best added fresh as a finishing ingredient. This unique twist on traditional pesto uses mustard microgreens to create a spicy, flavorful sauce perfect for pasta lovers.
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.
2 cups cooked pasta of choice
1 cup mustard microgreens
1/4 cup walnuts, toasted
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/4 cup olive oil
1 clove garlic
Salt and pepper to taste
Optional: extra walnuts and Parmesan for serving
In a food processor, combine mustard microgreens, walnuts, Parmesan cheese, garlic, and a pinch of salt and pepper.
With the processor running, gradually add the olive oil until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
Toss the cooked pasta with the mustard microgreen pesto until well-coated.
Serve the pasta warm, garnished with additional walnuts and Parmesan if desired.
Enjoy this flavorful and nutritious dish that celebrates the boldness of mustard microgreens!
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