How long does it take to make Broccoli Microgreens Lemon Pasta (18-Minute Vegetarian Dinner)?
This recipe takes approximately 18 min total.
18 min
· Serves 2
· Updated February 21, 2026
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Broccoli microgreens are best added fresh as a finishing ingredient. Bright lemon pasta tossed with earthy broccoli microgreens for a fresh, nutritious meal.
This recipe takes approximately 18 min total.
Broccoli microgreens work best as a fresh finishing ingredient, adding color, texture, and a just-cut flavor that stands out right before serving.
8 oz pasta
1 cup broccoli microgreens
1 lemon (zest & juice)
2 tbsp olive oil
Parmesan, salt & pepper
Cook pasta; reserve 1/4 cup water.
Toss with oil, lemon, and greens off heat.
Adjust with pasta water; finish with parmesan.
Broccoli microgreens are frequently studied among edible microgreens for their phytochemical content, particularly sulforaphane precursors found in the seeds and sprouts of brassica crops. Culinary use focuses on their mild, slightly peppery flavor as a finishing green.
• Brassica microgreens including broccoli have been studied for elevated concentrations of glucosinolates and sulforaphane precursors relative to mature heads.
moderate evidence• Micronutrient levels in broccoli microgreens vary by seed source, growing medium, light exposure, and harvest timing.
strong evidence• Consuming brassica sprouts and microgreens fresh avoids heat-related breakdown of sulforaphane precursor compounds.
limited 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
Tender grilled steak topped with fresh broccoli microgreens for a burst of flavor and nutrition.
Silky blended zucchini and pea soup with a handful of raw broccoli microgreens swirled in at the end for a sulforaphane boost.