Sure, microgreens can be a nutritional powerhouse, but it can be of little use if you don’t enjoy eating them that often. Snacking on them alone is always a great option, but long-term consumption usually requires creativity.
Here’s a few recipes to help inspire your next microgreen-incorporated meal.
We’ll start off with 5 Vegan Microgreen Recipes;
1. Avocado Toast with Microgreens:
This can be a delightful morning snack packed with tons of nutrients. Since the base recipe only calls for six main ingredients, it shouldn’t take you more than 5-10 minutes to prepare.
Ingredients:
- Your choice of bread
- 1 Avocado
- 1 Cup of Broccoli Microgreens
- Balsamic Glaze
- Salt
- Crushed Red Pepper
Calorie count: ~310
2. Lentil Tacos with Radish Microgreens, Pickled Cabbage, and Tahini Cream:
A great party entree that’ll have everyone in awe, as it has tons of flavors without any main protein. The mix of lentils and radish microgreens really have a special way of complimenting each other. In a way, the natural taste of lentils provide the perfect nerf to the intense heat from the radish.
Ingredients:
- 12 Flour Tortillas (or as needed)
- ½ of Red Cabbage
- 3 Tablespoons of Apple Cider Vinegar
- 1 Teaspoon of Sugar
- ½ Cup of Lentils
- 1 Garlic Clove
- ¼ Cup of Tahini Cream
- Salt
- Pepper
- Radish Microgreens
Calorie Count: 650
3. Vegan Microgreen Soup:
This pleasant hot soup of greens is a perfect replacement of protein-based broth. Great with lunch / dinner, also works well as a standalone, mini-meal. The recipe’s simple and effectively enhances the flavors of all the ingredients.
Ingredients:
- 1 Tablespoon of Olive Oil
- 1 Onion
- 2 Garlic Cloves
- 2 Celery Stalks
- 1 Cup of Rum
- 3 Cups of Water
- 8 Ounces of Broccoli Microgreens
- 1 Tablespoon of Dried Parsley
- ½ Tablespoon of Thyme
- 1 Tablespoon of Salt
- Cut 1 Large Potato into Cubes
- Cut 2 Carrots in Coned forms
Calorie Count: 150
4. Microgreen and Blood Orange Salad:
A well balanced salad, with a sweetness to saltiness ratio balanced to near perfection.
Ingredients:
- 1 Cup of any Microgreen
- 1 Blood Orange
- ½ Avocado
- ½ of Shredded Carrots
- ¼ Chopped of Walnuts
- 1 Tablespoon of Olive Oil
- 1 Tablespoon of Lemon Juice
- 1 Clove Chopped Garlic
- Quick Sprinkle of Salt.
Calorie Count: 380
5. Roasted Cauliflower and Potato Salad:
Another very well packed salads – great for large occasions.
Ingredients:
- 1 Head Cauliflower
- 6 Baby Potatoes
- Fresh Ground Pepper
- 3 Tablespoons of Olive Oil
- ½ Cup of Lentils
- 1 Handful of any Microgreen
- 10 Roasted Pistachios
Calorie Count: 110
Non-Vegan Recipes;
1. Arugula Microgreen, Grapefruit, Avocado, and Prosciutto Salad:
This salad has very complex flavors. The heavy profiles of the grapefruit and prosciutto are well balanced with Avocado and Arugula Microgreens.
Ingredients:
- 1 Grapefruit
- ¾ Tablespoon Dark Siamese
- ⅛ Teaspoon of Fresh Peppers
- Salt
- Microgreen Arugula
- ½ Avocado
- 1 Slice Prosciutto
Calorie Count: 30
2. Roasted Halibut with Microgreens & Cashews:
This halibut dish offers a healthy infusion of plant nutrition and fish oils.
Ingredients:
- 4 Halibut Fish about 1 ½ pounds
- 2 Tablespoon of Lemon Juice
- ¼ Cup Grapeseed oil or Avocado oil
- 1 Clove of Garlic
- Salt
- Pepper
- 12 Ounces of any choice of Microgreen
- 10 Thai Basil Leaves
- 1 Tablespoon of Ginger
- another ⅓ Tablespoon of Grapeseed Oil or Avocado Oil
- 1 Tablespoon of Sesame Oil
- 1 Tablespoon of Cashew Butter
- 1 Tablespoon of Chile Garlic Sauce
- ½ Teaspoon of Sea Salt
Calorie Count: 800
3. Methi Chicken with Fenugreek Microgreens:
Add a green, nutritional twist to a traditional Indian cuisine. Fenugreek is already used as a spice in cooking the dish, so adding Fenugreek microgreens is a great way to compliment the dishe’s unique flavor profile.
Ingredients:
- 1 Red Onion
- 1 Tomato
- 3 Cloves of Garlic
- ½ inch of Garlic
- ¼ of any choice of Yogurt
- ¼ Tablespoon of Turmeric Powder
- ½ of Chili Powder
- 1 Teaspoon of Cumin
- 1 Teaspoon of Coriander Powder
- ½ Teaspoon Garam Masala
- 3 Cloves
- 1 Inch Cinnamon Stick
- 1 Cup Fenugreek Microgreens
- 10 Cashew Nuts
- Salt
- Oil.
Calorie Count: 370
4. Broccoli Microgreens, Tex-Mex Charred Corn, Bacon, and Jalapeno Pizza:
This pizza recipe bolsters a healthy combination of buttery crust and fresh greens.
Ingredients:
- 2 pieces of Naan Bread
- 1 Tablespoon of Olive Oil
- 4 Pieces of Bacon Diced
- 2 Jalapeno Sliced
- 1 Ear Sweet Yellow Corn Grilled and Kernels Removed
- ¼ Cup of Red Onion
- 2 Cups of Pepper Jack Cheese
- ½ Cup of Cotija Cheese
- 1 Cup of Broccoli Microgreens
- 2 Tablespoon of Cilantro – Sliced Up
- 1 Fresh Lime
Calorie Count: 370
5. Mushroom Omelette with Microgreens:
Take any chance you can to add microgreens to your morning meal! This one’s a great combination to help get your day started. The meal only has 7 main ingredients and can serve 4 people.
Ingredients:
- 1 Teaspoon of Butter
- 3 Eggs
- 1 Tablespoon Olive Oil
- 1 Handful of Microgreens
- ¼ of pound of any choice of Mushroom
- Salt
- Pepper
Calorie Count: 110
Submit your own microgreens-based recipes
We’re hoping to keep the recipe list ever-expanding. If you have any recipes of your own, let us know at info@etumorganics.co and we’ll feature it on this page (with credits to you of course).