Get to know microgreens!

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What’s the deal with microgreens?

Good question! 

Microgreens are basically young vegetables that are picked before they’ve matured – think baby broccoli and baby radishes. To grow our microgreens we use the seedlings of edible veggies and herbs and pick them just after the cotyledon stage of growth. 

Unlike sprouts that are grown in water, our microgreens are grown in soil and watered just like you would a ‘grown up vegetable’. On average, it takes about 7 – 10 days to grow microgreens enough to harvest and eat. Making them a super efficient green to grow!

Why do we love them?

Another good question. Not only are microgreens aromatic and flavourful, they’re also incredibly high in all sorts of nutrients, minerals, vitamins and antioxidants. Everything from vitamins A, C, E, and K to collagen boosters, polyphenols, sulforaphane and bioactive components.

Microgreens are considered ‘superfoods’ thanks to studies that show they have exceptional anti-inflammatory and even anti-cancer properties. They also contain up to 40 times more nutrients than their mature counterpart vegetables – so you’re better off reaching for a punnet of broccoli microgreens rather than a grown head of brocc next time you shop!

Microgreen & Basil Pesto

Ingredients

2 cups Microgreens 
(Sunflower shoots provide a nice neutral taste, where as Radish would add a subtle peppery flavour. You can always use a mix of any microgreens you have)

  • 1 cup Basil
  • 1 clove of Garlic, crushed
  • 1/2 Lemon, squeezed
  • 1/4 Pepitas or Pine Nuts
  • 1/3 cup Parmesan
  • 1/2 cup Olive Oil
  • Salt & Pepper
*Makes around
  • 1 cup of Pesto

Procedure

  1. Using a blender, add the microgreens, basil, garlic, lemon juice, nuts, parmesan and olive oil. Blend until the ingredients form a paste like consistency.
  2. Adjust your flavours! Add salt & pepper, more lemon juice and olive oil to create your desired flavour and consistency.
  3. Enjoy immeditaely or store in an air tight, sterillised container in the fridge for up to 5 days. Or keep in freezer.

Mix this superfood pesto through pasta, add to bruschetta, on top of grilled vegetables and salads or simply enjoy it on a piece of toast with a poached egg and avocado!

Mixed Berry & Pea Shoot Smoothie

Ingredients

  • 1 cup Pea Shoots, packed firmly
  • 1 cup frozen Mixed Berries
  • 1 Banana (frozen or fresh)
  • 1 tbs Chia Seeds
  • 1.5 cups Coconut Water or your choice of Nut Milk

Procedure

  1. Using a blender, add all ingredients and blitz until completely combined.
  2. Serve and enjoy immediately!

Pop this in your smoothie keep cup for a healthy, fulfilling meal on the go or enjoy it as a delicous smoothie bowl topped with extra fresh fruit and nuts!

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