Pea Shoots - Micro Greens
Pea Shoots - Micro Greens
2 or 4oz bags of tendril, speckled and Oregon pea shoots - They are harvested fresh the day before delivery. 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 14 days but we recommend using them as fresh as possible.
This micro is by far the most common and loved amongst all family members especially with kids. It is the longest and most firm greens we grow. It will transport you back to eating garden peas with your grandparents. They come across super subtle with crisp with a sweet grassy flavour. Add as a base for salads and slaws. They work well as an ingredient in smoothies and juices. Add onto egg dishes, stir fries, sandwiches, wraps, pizza, pasta or garnish on any dish! Our cats enjoy grazing on this variety of micro green and we grow them for them every winter.
Pairs well with;
Fruits and Vegetables; ginger, garlic, radishes, avocados, arugula, spinach, citrus, strawberries, aspargus, lettuce, beets, beet greens, kale, turnips, kohlrabi, swiss chard, cucumbers, peppers and tomatoes.
Dairy and Meat; pork, poultry, fish, shrimp, butter, yogurt, sou cream, milk, feta and eggs.
Others; maple syrup, honey, almonds, water chestnuts, bamboo shoots, sesame, balsamic vinegar and soya sauce.
Micro green meal ideas and benefits.
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.
