How long does it take to make Spicy Wasabi Mustard Microgreens Ramen Bowl (20-Minute Asian Dinner)?
This recipe takes approximately 20 min total.
20 min
· Serves 2
· Updated February 21, 2026
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Mustard microgreens are best added fresh as a finishing ingredient. Hearty ramen bowl topped with spicy wasabi mustard microgreens for bold flavor.
This recipe takes approximately 20 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 packets instant ramen
1 cup wasabi mustard microgreens
2 soft-boiled eggs
1/2 cup sliced mushrooms
2 green onions, sliced
1 tbsp sesame oil
Cook ramen according to package directions.
Top with mushrooms, eggs, and green onions.
Pile high with wasabi mustard microgreens.
Drizzle with sesame oil and serve hot.
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
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