Broccoli - Micro Greens
Broccoli - Micro Greens
1.5oz bags - They are harvested fresh on delivery or pick up day. For best storage remove the greens and store in a Tupperware container layered top and bottom with a sheet of paper towel. Refrigerated and it will storage life up to 7 days but we recommend using them as fresh as possible.
This classic and mild green is perfect for the picker eaters or anyone that has a difficult time getting their greens in! Light grassy flavouring with a slight peppery notes. It is best used fresh as an edible garnish to showcase the green’s earthy brassica flavour. It provides increased textural and visual appeal and are added at the end of cooking as a finishing element to prevent the leaves from wilting. Try them sprinkled over roasted meats and vegetables, floated on soups, stews, and curries, used as a topping on pizza, or stirred into pasta. They can also be layered into hearty sandwiches, incorporated into salads, piled over polenta, or blended into pesto, dips, and spreads.
Pairs well with;
Fruits and Vegetables; tomatoes, potatoes, eggplant, sweet peppers, kale, cucumbers, turnips, broccolini, lemons, scallions, carrots, corn, lettuce, and berries.
Dairy and Meat; poultry, beef, pork, and veal, seafood, parmesan, mozzarella, and pecorino, yogurt, sour cream, butter, milk and feta.
Others; basil, oregano, parsley, noodles, rice, Asian spices, Indian spices, vinegars, curries, soya sauce, honey and maple syrup.
What are micro greens and how can I utilize them?
Micro greens are considered baby plants such as vegetables and herbs. They are usually harvested 7–21 days after germination, once the plant’s first true leaves have emerged. We grow our micro greens in soil and chemical free but they can grown in coconut coir, vermiculite or hydroponics.
You can use them in a variety of dishes, including sandwiches, wraps, salads, pestos, dips, garnishes on pizzas, soups, omelettes, stir-fries, pasta, and curries. You can also blend micro greens into smoothies or juiced. We recommend keeping them raw for full health benefits but they are awesome if you toss them in last minute into a stir-fry. Checkout our photo album and recipe section for ideas.
Studies done on micro greens have shown that they are loaded with nutrients, such vitamins, C, E, and K, lutein, and beta-carotene, up to 40 times more than the mature leaves of the same plants. They also pack an intense punch of flavour and add a welcome splash of colour to a variety of dishes. Adding these baby greens into your regular diet will help reduce the risk of many diseases; heart disease, Alzheimer’s, diabetes, and certain cancers.
