Scientific studies show microgreens have more than 20 times the nutrients of mature plants. … Vegetables lose less than 50% of their nutrients when cooked for more than 30 minutes or less. You can certainly eat microgreens raw or cooked. They are easy to add raw to any meal.
How do you prepare microgreens to eat?
- as a garnish for salads, soups, flatbreads, or pizzas.
- to add nutritional value to a juice or smoothie.
- as a side to any main dish.
- to add flavor and color to an omelet or frittata.
- as an alternative to lettuce in tacos or a burger or sandwich.
Can you saute microgreens?
Cooking with microgreens Microgreens can be a perfect addition to stir fry dishes like this one from Genius Kitchen. They also do well in other dishes like this pasta recipe with fresh spring veggies and pancetta if you aren’t a vegetarian.