Microgreens can enhance your meals with flavor and nutrition, while also promoting a more sustainable food system, plus they look beautiful plated.
Here are the numerous reasons you may want to add microgreens into your diet:
- Nutrient Density:
Microgreens are packed with nutrients. Studies have shown that they often contain higher concentrations of vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants compared to their mature counterparts. Microgreens like red cabbage, cilantro, and radish can have up to 40 times more vital nutrients than fully grown vegetables.
- Flavor:
They are tiny, but mighty. Despite their small size, microgreens have intense flavors. They add a burst of taste to salads, sandwiches, smoothies, or as garnishes on a variety of dishes. You can find microgreens with flavors ranging from spicy (radish) to sweet (pea shoots) and even nutty (sunflower).
Popular varieties include:
- Broccoli microgreens: Packed with nutrients and antioxidants.
- Sunflower microgreens: Rich in protein and vitamin E.
- Pea shoots: Great for salads and stir-fries.
- Radish microgreens: Spicy and flavorful.
- Wheatgrass: Popular for juicing.
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- Freshness and Convenience:
Our microgreens are not only grown locally and indoors, meaning they can be grown year-round and harvested day of delivery. This freshness not only contributes to better taste but also preserves nutrients.
- Versatility:
Microgreens can be used in various culinary applications. Whether you’re enhancing the flavor of your dishes or adding a pop of color, microgreens can be used in most any dishes.
Explore and have fun!
Pro Tip: Instead of cooking your microgreens, try adding them at the end of your cooked dish, like a stir-fry.
- Sustainability:
Growing microgreens is eco-friendly as they require less water, space and time compared to growing the mature plant. Since they can be grown indoors microgreens are accessible year-round, unlike many other vegetable greens. Because they grow so quickly (usually in 7-10 days), they have a lower environmental impact.
- Health Benefits:
The high concentration of nutrients like vitamins C, E, and K, and various antioxidants in microgreens may contribute to better heart health, improved digestion and enhanced immune function. Some microgreens, like broccoli microgreens, are linked to anti-cancer properties due to their high levels of sulforaphane.
- Aesthetic Appeal:
Microgreens are visually appealing, making them a favorite among chefs for garnishing dishes. Their bright colors and delicate textures can elevate the presentation of a meal.
Put your chef hat on and dig in.