5 Ways to Eat Microgreens
People can add microgreens to meals in the following ways:
as a garnish for salads, soups, flatbreads, or pizzas.
to add nutritional value to a juice or smoothie.
as a side to any main dish.
to add flavor and color to an omelet or frittata.
as an alternative to lettuce in tacos or a burger or sandwich.
After Orlando Microgreens delivered these fresh microgreens straight to your front door, so you can enjoy their crispness and flavor without leaving your home. , you'll want to use them in the most optimal way possible. Should you simply add them to a salad, regardless of their type? Or are there specific techniques for preparing each type? Don't worry, we've brought you this far, and we won't leave you hanging. Keep reading to discover five ways to turn your stunning microgreens into a delectable meal.
Microgreens are best enjoyed raw, as skipping the stovetop not only maintains their freshness and crispness, but also preserves their delicate flavor profile and nutritional value. The sunflower shoot is one variety that particularly shines when left uncooked, with its zesty lemony taste serving as a perfect complement to salads. Here's a delicious recipe to try that combines the mildness of sunflower shoots with some of its more zippy counterparts.
Sunflower Sprout Salad
Ingredients: For the salad
1 ½ cups sunflower sprouts
1 cup arugula
2 carrots, shaved or chopped into small bite-sized pieces
3 thinly sliced radishes
1 small-medium cucumber, seeded and sliced
For the Dressing
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
½ – 1 teaspoon agave (to taste)
½ teaspoon Dijon mustard
¼ teaspoon kosher salt
¼ cup olive oil
Directions: Combine all veggies in a large bowl. Whisk together all dressing ingredients in a separate bowl. Toss everything together and enjoy!
