Microgreens make everyday food taste fresher, look prettier and add a satisfying crunch. These recipes are quick, use simple ingredients and work with greens straight from your Local Microgreens box. Tip: add microgreens right at the end, raw, so they stay crisp.
Spicy Radish Avocado Toast
Ready in 5 minutes · Serves 1
Our most popular way to start the day. The peppery radish greens cut through creamy avocado perfectly.
You will need
- 1 slice sourdough or whole grain bread
- 1/2 ripe avocado
- Squeeze of lemon, salt and chili flakes
- A big handful of radish microgreens
- Optional: a fried or soft-boiled egg
How to make it
- Toast the bread.
- Mash the avocado with lemon juice and a pinch of salt, then spread it on the toast.
- Top with the egg if using, a sprinkle of chili flakes and a generous pile of radish microgreens.
Easy Green Morning Smoothie
Ready in 5 minutes · Serves 1
Mild broccoli and kale microgreens blend right in, so you get a fresh green boost without a “green” taste.
You will need
- 1 banana (frozen works best)
- 1 cup frozen mango or pineapple
- 1 cup milk or unsweetened plant milk
- A handful of broccoli or kale microgreens
- Optional: 1 tbsp nut butter or a scoop of yogurt
How to make it
- Add everything to a blender.
- Blend until smooth, adding a splash more milk if it is too thick.
- Pour and enjoy straight away.
5-Minute Garlic Pea Shoot Stir-Fry
Ready in 10 minutes · Serves 2 as a side
Pea shoots taste like sweet spring peas. A quick toss in a hot pan is all they need.
You will need
- 2 big handfuls of pea shoots
- 1 tbsp oil
- 2 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tsp sesame oil and a few sesame seeds
How to make it
- Heat the oil in a pan over medium-high heat and cook the garlic for 30 seconds.
- Add the pea shoots and toss for 1 minute, just until they start to wilt.
- Turn off the heat, add soy sauce and sesame oil, and sprinkle with sesame seeds. Serve with rice or noodles.
Ruby Beet, Orange & Goat Cheese Salad
Ready in 10 minutes · Serves 2
A bright, colourful salad that looks restaurant-ready in minutes.
You will need
- 2 handfuls of ruby beet microgreens
- 1 orange, peeled and sliced
- 40 g goat cheese or feta, crumbled
- A handful of walnuts
- Olive oil, lemon juice, salt and pepper
How to make it
- Arrange the orange slices on a plate.
- Pile the ruby beet microgreens on top and scatter over the cheese and walnuts.
- Drizzle with olive oil and lemon juice, then season with salt and pepper.
Arugula Microgreen Pizza Night
Ready in 20 minutes · Serves 2
The easiest pizza upgrade. Peppery arugula greens on a hot pizza taste fresh and fancy.
You will need
- 1 store-bought or homemade pizza (margherita works great)
- A big handful of arugula microgreens
- A drizzle of olive oil
- Optional: shaved parmesan and a squeeze of lemon
How to make it
- Bake your pizza as usual.
- Let it cool for 1 minute, then pile the arugula microgreens on top.
- Finish with olive oil, parmesan and a squeeze of lemon.
Crunchy Sunflower Chicken Wrap
Ready in 10 minutes · Serves 1
Sunflower shoots are juicy and nutty, and they hold their crunch in a packed lunch.
You will need
- 1 large tortilla
- Sliced cooked chicken (or hummus for a veggie version)
- 2 tbsp hummus or garlic mayo
- Sliced cucumber and tomato
- A big handful of sunflower shoots
How to make it
- Spread hummus or mayo over the tortilla.
- Layer the chicken, cucumber, tomato and sunflower shoots down the middle.
- Roll it up tightly, slice in half and enjoy, or wrap it for lunch.
Want greens for every recipe?
Our Sampler Box lets you try three varieties at once, and our Weekly Box brings a fresh mix every week for $15 with free delivery in the Windsor area. Have a favourite recipe? Send it to us at contact@localmicrogreens.ca.