8 Microgreen Recipes Packed With Macro Flavor
Sure, mini desserts may be hard to turn up, but the appeal of twee eats doesn't end with sweets. Nope, this roundup of 8 gorgeous microgreen recipes showcases the appeal of surprisingly flavor-packed microgreens. Not to be confused with sprouts, these tiny leaves simply come about from a super young harvest of a wide variety of veggies and herbs. Whether you grow your own in a shallow layer of soil or specially designed microgarden, or pick up a pack of 'em at your local grocery store, it couldn't be easier to start cooking with these tasty, nutrient-dense greens!
1. Mini Strawberry Chocolate Tart
Sweet, anise and clove-like basil microgreens are a delightful summery pairing with strawberries atop these tasty sweet-savory tarts. (via Vegetarian Ventures)
2. Roasted Root Vegetable Fajitas (Vegan, Gluten-Free)
Take a lesson from these fall fajitas. Skip the slaw or shredded lettuce and top your next batch of tacos with microgreens instead. (via With Food and Love)
3. Parmesan and Ricotta Cheese Pizza
Starting with a honey and whole wheat crust, each bite of this delicious pizza packs a ton of flavor. A sprinkle of peppery microgreens is the finishing touch, and means you can leave the shaker of red pepper flakes back in the spice cabinet. (via What We Love Most)
4. Charred Rainbow Beet and Pistachio Salad
Any microgreen you prefer will work well here, but we'd be tempted to go with something super colorful — like Swiss chard with its magenta stems and verdant leaves — to complement the rainbow-hued beets. (via Sunday Morning Banana Pancakes)
5. Chickpea Blinis
Kale microgreens and pomegranate seeds provide a pop of gorgeous color atop these unique blini that sub the usual buckwheat for chickpea flour. They're kind of like mini socca! (via Como Come Cami)
6. End of Summer Salad
A tumble of microgreens, berries and an assortment of veggies are featured in this stunning salad — a perfect way to bid adieu to summer. (via A House in the Hills)
7. Egg White Omelette With Avocado, Goat Cheese and Microgreens
The trifecta of avocado, goat cheese and microgreens makes this egg white omelet into something special. It's anything but blah. (via The Merry Thought)
8. Crispy Hash Browns, Eggs and a Side of Bacon
Whip up these personal-size casseroles for your next weekend brunch. The recipe is easily scaled to feed anywhere from a few folks to a hungry crowd of friends and family. (via Cooking on the Weekends)
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