Microgreen Varieties
Bulls Blood Beet- Very tender microgreen with a bright red stem. Mild beet flavor.
Purple Basil- Fresh basil flavor livens any dish. Sprinkle over caprese, or use in your favorite Italian or Mediterranean dish.
Mustard- Zesty, with a mild horseradish flavor and tender leaf. Use in salads, sandwiches and on bagels and cream cheese or avocado toast.
Peas- Subtle pea flavor, adds freshness and a touch of spring to your dish.
Sunflowers- Nutty flavor, and one of the sturdiest microgreens. Great in salads and smoothies.
Red Cabbage- Crunchy fresh cabbage flavor.
Kale- Tender with mild nutty flavor. Use in wraps, sandwiches and salads.
Icicle Radish- Amazing radish flavor in a tiny package. Great in salads, sandwiches, veggie cream cheese or wraps.
Microgreens are packed with nutrition.
Microgreens contain up to 40 times higher levels of nutrients than their mature counterpart.
Sunflowers – Vitamins A, B complex, C and E ; they also contain calcium, Iron, magnesium, niacin, potassium and phosphorus and amino acids
Peas – Vitamin A, B, C, and E ; also calcium, iron, magnesium, niacin, phosphorus, potassium, and amino acids
Kale – Vitamin A, B, C, E and K; also calcium, iron, magnesium, phosphorus, potassium, zinc, carotene, antioxidants; showed significant anti-cancer potential
Mustard – B complex, A, C, E, and K; also calcium, iron, magnesium, phosphorus, potassium, zinc, carotene, Amino acids, trace elements and antioxidants
Red Cabbage – Vitamin A, B, C, E and K; also calcium, iron magnesium, phosphorus, potassium and zinc, carotene, amino acids, and trace elements
Radish – Vitamin A, B complex, C E and K; also Calcium, iron, magnesium, phosphorus, potassium, zinc, amino acids, carotene and trace elements
Beets – Vitamin A, B, C, E and K ; also high in calcium and iron
Basil – Vitamin A, B, C, E, And K; also Calcium, choline, iron, magnesium, manganese, niacin, phosphorus, potassium, and zinc
Microgreen Recipes
One of the most common questions we get is how to use microgreens. Microgreens shine in a salad, either as one of the main ingredients or to add interest. They are a great addition to sandwiches, with or in place of lettuce. Put a few on avocado toast, or add to a fish or pasta dish.
Below are a few recipes we think that highlight the versatility of microgreens.
