How to eat Microgreens?

9 Dec

Always wash your microgreens. Microgreens are the same as all produce, they need to be washed before eating. Simply rinse with clean water using a colander or something similar and dry. You can dry by using a salad spinner or lightly patting with paper towels. If you have washed more than you can eat, then make sure they are dry before storing back in the fridge. This will prevent them becoming soggy and give them a longer shelf life.

The options are limitless when it comes to eating microgreens, our ready to eat mix bags can be quickly turned into a delicious salad. If you like more of a spice, then ask about adding a spicy extra of mustard and nasturtium to your purchase.

Don’t be fooled into thinking you can only eat microgreens raw; you can also add these to stir-fry’s, Sautee them with mushrooms and even wilt them on to any dish. Bean shoots are amazing steamed and added to a side dish to your main meal, if you love spinach then give this a go.

Have some fun with your microgreens and add them to smoothies. Smoothies are a great way to cool down in the summer and is a great source of nutrition. You can also freeze them and make ice blocks which are great for getting extra goodness into the kids.

From these simple ingredients you have the beginning of delicious smoothie

· Banana

· Frozen Mango or Berries

· Water

· Broccoli Microgreens