Microgreens can be added to a variety of dishes to boost their nutritional value. They can be added to salads, sandwiches, soups, smoothies, stew, pizza toppings, juicing etc... Here are a few recipe ideas to get you started:
Ingredients:
2 cups mixed greens
1/2 cup pea microgreens
1/4 cup sliced almonds
1/4 cup crumbled feta cheese or dairy free cheese
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1 tablespoon olive oil
Salt and pepper to taste
(Optional) 1 tsp Turmeric
(Optional) Manzanilla olives
(Optional) Grape tomatoes
Directions:
In a large bowl, combine the mixed greens and pea microgreens.
Add the sliced almonds and crumbled feta cheese or dairy free cheese.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the balsamic vinegar, olive oil, turmeric, salt, and pepper.
Drizzle the dressing over the salad and toss to coat.
In this recipe I replaced the whole wheat bread with homemade Gluten free bread and the hummus with homemade guacamole.
Ingredients:
2 slices whole wheat bread (or gluten free bread)
2 tablespoons hummus
1/4 cup radish microgreens
1/4 cup sliced cucumber
Salt and pepper to taste
Directions:
Toast the bread and spread the hummus on one slice.
Top with the radish microgreens and sliced cucumber.
Season with salt and pepper.
Top with the other slice of bread and serve.
Ingredients:
1 banana
1 cup frozen mixed berries
1/2 cup sunflower microgreens
1 cup almond milk
Directions:
Combine all ingredients in a blender.
Blend until smooth.
Pour into a glass and serve.
