Studies have shown that microgreens are loaded with nutrients, such vitamins, C, E, and K, lutein, and beta-carotene, 40 fold than the mature leaves of the same plants.
Like its full-grown counterparts, the levels of these nutrients vary across the wide array of microgreens. Of course, mature vegetables could never be replaced, providing you with the necessary fiber that your body needs, but microgreens fill in all of the other gaps in your dietary needs.
Microgreens have intense and unique flavors
There doesn’t need to be much convincing for you to want to eat them; microgreens are absolutely delicious.
Just like how they’re concentrated in nutrients, they’re also packed with intense flavors, featuring complex flavor profiles. Microgreens can also provide a nice textural contrast. Add a few microgreens to that dish, and your food can go a long way.
How to use microgreens
Microgreens don’t only add color to your dishes as a garnish, but they’re also great in juices, smoothies, and salads.
Add some wheatgrass or broccoli shoots to your morning smoothie to start your day well.
Have a tasty, nutritious and colorful salad of beet tops, pea shoots and baby arugula.