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BASIL MICROGREEN
Here are some recipe ideas for incorporating Basil microgreens into your diet:
- Pesto: In a food processor, blend together basil microgreens, garlic, pine nuts, Parmesan cheese, and olive oil until smooth. Serve over pasta, use as a dip, or spread on toast.
- Salad: Mix basil microgreens with other salad greens like arugula, spinach, or romaine lettuce. Add some cherry tomatoes, sliced cucumber, and croutons. Drizzle with balsamic vinaigrette or your favorite dressing.
- Hummus: In a food processor, blend together chickpeas, tahini, lemon juice, garlic, and basil microgreens until smooth. Serve as a dip or spread on sandwiches.
- Caprese Salad: Slice fresh mozzarella and tomatoes, and arrange them on a plate. Top with basil microgreens, and drizzle with olive oil and balsamic glaze.
- Goat Cheese Frittata: Preheat the oven to 350°F. Whisk together eggs, milk, salt, and pepper. Pour into a greased baking dish. Add crumbled goat cheese and basil microgreens to the egg mixture. Bake for 20-25 minutes, until set.
1. Caprese Salad with Basil Microgreens
Ingredients:
- Basil microgreens
- Cherry tomatoes
- Fresh mozzarella
- Balsamic glaze
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions:
- Cut the cherry tomatoes and fresh mozzarella into bite-sized pieces.
- Arrange the tomatoes and mozzarella on a plate.
- Top with basil microgreens.
- Drizzle with balsamic glaze and season with salt and pepper.
- Serve.
2. Basil Microgreen Pesto:
Ingredients:
- 2 cups basil microgreens
- 1/2 cup pine nuts
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 3 cloves garlic
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions:
- Add the basil microgreens, pine nuts, Parmesan cheese, and garlic to a food processor.
- Pulse until finely chopped.
- With the motor running, slowly add the olive oil until the mixture is smooth.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve over pasta, as a dip, or spread on sandwiches.
3. Basil Microgreen Chicken Salad:
Ingredients:
- Cooked chicken, shredded
- Basil microgreens
- Greek yogurt
- Lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions:
- In a bowl, combine the cooked chicken and basil microgreens.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the Greek yogurt, lemon juice, salt, and pepper to make the dressing.
- Pour the dressing over the chicken and microgreens and toss to combine.
- Serve as a sandwich, wrap, or on top of mixed greens.