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MICROGREENS: Best Ways to Store, Prepare, and Enjoy

Storage

  • Refrigerate in a resealable plastic bag or container with a lid

  • If dry, they should stay fresh for up to 7 days before spoiling

Nutrition (1 cup raw)

16% protein, high in phyonutrients and antioxidants

Vitamins: high in A, C, and B vitamins lysine, thiamine, niacin, folate

Minerals: good source of calcium, potassium, iron, manganese, zinc, copper

Fun factS

Microgreens are “nutritionally concentrated” greens. They have up to 40% more phytonutrients than their full-grown counterparts!

5 ways to eat MICROGREENS fresh

  1. Add them to salads, just as you would with larger greens!

  2. Add a few to the top of your soup, bowl, or eggs.

  3. Swap for greens in a wrap or sandwich.

  4. Blend into pesto, a green goddess dressing, or a smoothie.

  5. Top your toast!

Breakfast

Add a small handful to your eggs!

Like I mentioned, they would go well on your toast!

Lunch

One of the fresh options above would probably be best!

Dinner

MIx in to your stir-fry

Add as a topping on whatever dish you are enjoying!

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