How To Use
Microgreens
Microgreens are versatile and can be used in a variety of ways. Here’s a comprehensive list of how they can be incorporated into meals and other applications:
Culinary Uses
• Salads – Add microgreens for extra flavour, texture, and nutrition.
• Sandwiches & Wraps – Use them as a fresh, crunchy layer.
• Smoothies & Juices – Blend them into green smoothies for a nutrient boost.
• Soups & Stews – Use as a garnish or mix them in just before serving.
• Tacos & Burritos – Add them for a fresh contrast to rich fillings.
• Sushi & Rice Bowls – Enhance sushi rolls or sprinkle over poke and grain bowls.
• Omelettes & Scrambled Eggs – Stir them into eggs or use as a topping.
• Pizza & Flatbreads – Sprinkle fresh microgreens over baked pizza.
• Pasta & Risottos – Mix them in just before serving for a fresh twist.
• Stir-Fries – Add at the end for a crunchy and fresh element.
• Burgers & Hot Dogs – Replace lettuce with microgreens.
• Toast & Avocado Toast – Elevate toast toppings with colourful greens.
• Sautéed or Stirred into Dishes – Lightly cook them with vegetables or proteins.
• Herbal Garnish – Use them as a beautiful and flavourful topping for plated dishes.
• Tea & Infusions – Certain microgreens (like pea shoots or basil) can be steeped for herbal teas.
• Dips & Spreads – Blend them into hummus, guacamole, or pestos.
• Stuffed Peppers or Mushrooms – Use as part of the filling or as a topping.
• Yogurt & Cottage Cheese Mix-ins – Stir them into dairy-based snacks for extra nutrition.
Beverage Enhancements
Cocktail Garnish – Use microgreens like basil or cilantro to decorate cocktails.
Mocktails & Infused Water – Add them for a refreshing touch.
Kombucha Flavouring – Infuse kombucha with microgreens like lemon balm.
Health & Wellness Applications
Dietary Supplements – Dehydrate microgreens and turn them into powders for smoothies.
Skin Care – Some microgreens (e.g., wheatgrass) can be used in homemade face masks.
Juicing for Detox – Wheatgrass and sunflower microgreens are popular for cleansing.
Herbal Remedies – Certain microgreens may be used in traditional or alternative medicine.
Decorative Uses
Edible Garnishes – Use microgreens to add color and flair to gourmet dishes.
Event Catering & Platters – Enhance the presentation of food trays.
Cake & Dessert Decoration – Add delicate greens to cakes or chocolate desserts.
Pet & Livestock Applications
Pet Food Supplement – Some microgreens are safe for pets (e.g., pea shoots for rabbits).
Chicken Feed – Nutrient-dense greens can be given to chickens.
Aquaponics & Fish Feeding – Some microgreens are used in fish-friendly aquaponic systems.
Note: Some microgreen are dangerous to feed to pets and other animals and careful research should be conducted. These include: buckwheat, chives, garlic, leek, macadamia, onion, oregano, parsley, sweet pea or everlasting pea (not the pea we grow, pisum sativum, known as speckled pea), sorrel, tomato plant, and watercress.