Recipes
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Recipes 〰️
Microgreens are highly versatile, nutrient dense, and enhance the flavor of a number of dishes without being overpowering.
There are endless ways that microgreens can be added to intensify the quality of food, and below are some of our favorite ways to pack in microgreens with our everyday dishes.
BANANA MANGO MICROGREEN SMOOTHIE
Ingredients:
2 oz microgreens (any mixture: kale, arugula, broccoli, and cabbage are common)
5 oz mango
1/2 banana
1 spoonful almond butter
1 cup milk of choice
Drinks
STRAWBERRY BASIL LEMONADE
CITRUS MICROGREEN JUICE
Ingredients:
1/3 cup fresh basil
10 juiced lemons
3/4 fine sugar
4 cups warm water
10 strawberries
Method:
Juice the lemons in a large pitcher
Add in the water and sugar
Add the strawberries and basil
Blend the mixture for 20 seconds
Serve over crushed ice and enjoy!
Ingredients:
1/2 cup sunflower micro greens
2 peeled oranges
1 peeled lemon
1/2 chopped cucumber
Basil for garnish
Method:
Add all ingredients into a juicer
Garnish with basil and enjoy!
Sandwiches
AVOCADO AND MICROGREENS SANDWICH
Ingredients:
1/2 cup kale microgreens
2/4 cup baby spinach
2 slices multigrain bread
9 thin cucumber slices
2 slices provolone cheese
1 1/2 tbsp avocado sauce
Ground black pepper
Method
Spread avocado sauce and black pepper on each piece of bread
Top the slices with the other ingredients
Cut in half and enjoy!
MICROGREEN PESTO AND MOZZARELLA PANINI
Ingredients:
1 cup basil microgreens
2 tablespoons pine nuts, toasted
2 medium cloves garlic
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
3 tablespoons finely grated fresh parmesan cheese
Ciabatta roll
1 ripe tomato
3 oz mozzarella
Method
Combine basil, nuts, parmesan, garlic and olive oil into a processor to make the basil pesto
Spread pesto on bread
Lay your tomatoes and mozzarella over the pesto
Cook using a panini press or cast iron skillet
STRAWBERRY AVOCADO MICROGREEN TOAST
Ingredients:
1 cup microgreens
2 slices sourdough
1 medium avocado
2-3 large strawberries sliced
Lemon juice
Crumbled feta cheese
Method
Toast the bread to your preference.
In a small bowl, mash the avocado. If desired, add a splash of lemon juice to prevent browning.
Spread the avocado onto each piece of toast.
Layer the strawberries and microgreens onto the toast.
Add crumbled feta cheese on top, and serve immediately.
RADISH CUCUMBER MICROGREEN SALAD
Ingredients:
3 oz microgreens (any kind, arugula and kale are commonly used)
1 sliced green onion
3 thinly sliced radishes
1/2 chopped English cucumber
1 sliced avocado
3 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp red wine vinegar
Salt and pepper to taste
Method:
Combine greens in a large bowl
Drizzle olive oil and vinegar
Serve and enjoy!
Salads
BROCCOLI LEMON MICROGREEN SALAD
Ingredients:
2 cups broccoli microgreens
1 cup kale microgreens
1 cup chopped brussel sprouts
1/2 cup shredded carrots
1/4 cup craisins
1/4 cup sunflower or pumpkin seeds
1/4 cup olive oil
2 tbsp lemon juice
1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
1 tsp honey
Method:
Combine greens in a large bowl
Drizzle dressing over individual servings
Serve and enjoy!
PEACH AVOCADO MICROGREEN SALAD
Ingredients:
4 cups pea shoot or kale microgreens
2 sliced peaches
1 thinly sliced avocado
1/2 thinly sliced small red onion
1/2 cup crumbled feta
1/2 cup toasted and chopped pecans
1/4 cup olive oil
2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
1 tbsp maple syrup
1 tsp dijon mustard
1/2 mined clove of garlic
Salt and pepper to taste
Method:
Combine greens in a large bowl
Drizzle dressing over individual servings
Serve and enjoy!