Micro Greens

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One of my favorite culinary medicine applications is growing and -serving- micro greens. Planting and harvesting them yourself is such a great way to introduce a novel food into your diet. They are easy to grow and are ready at a moments notice for any meal or snack.

Micro-green pea shoots. If you look closely, you can see the micro-greens are being harvested with a knife. Seed peas are soaked in water overnight and then allowed to grow. They are harvested when two leaves appear. Serve as salad, in smoothies or as a nutritious garnish.
Micro-green pea shoots.
If you look closely, you can see the micro-greens are being harvested with a knife. Seed peas are soaked in water overnight and then allowed to grow. They are harvested when two leaves appear. Serve as salad, in smoothies or as a nutritious garnish.

 

Add cucumber, tomato and your favorite cheese to the micro greens.
Add cucumber, tomato and your favorite cheese to the micro greens.

 

Add a tablespoon of cooked chickpeas...or a big handful if you love them as much as I do.
Dump in a tablespoon of cooked chickpeas…or a big handful if you love them as much as I do. Toss with your favorite vinaigrette.
Or, add micro greens to a smoothie.
Or, add micro greens to a smoothie. Eating them plain is delicious, too.

 

 

Culinary Medicine and Nutrition Researcher, Assistant Professor of Medicine at University of Central Florida- College of Medicine. Nutrition and Diet Therapy Textbook Co-Author, Food Science and Human Nutrition Assistant Professor, Editorial Board Member for the Journal of Nutrition and Health. My daughter Ashley wrote this bio for me: Nyenhuis has competed at marathons and triathlons. Nyenhuis routinely bike commutes and enjoys bike touring around Lake Michigan. She has led many hiking expeditions, including a climb of Grand Teton and Cloud Peak, and other tours through the Rockies. She has planned the high altitude menu for a successful expedition. She has learned international cuisine from those who enjoy Eskimo Ice Cream and Stink Head, and made pineapple upside down cake over an open fire in an African Village. Her newest sports are extreme cooking (for 100 hungry football players) and kayak touring. She and her husband, Dave, live in Alabama.

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