Here’s what you need to know about microgreens in a hot second: sweet pea shoots; spicy radishes; crunchy textures; excellent substitute for lettuce vibes.
Every eye-catching meal needs a complementary garnish, and these green gems are it.
They are versatile. They vary in taste. They are a friend to all soups, salads, and bowls. And all of it just looks a little nicer when sprinkled with fresh greens.
1. Blackened Salmon Burgers with Herbed Cream Cheese
Calling all my salmon lovers! I couldn’t dream of a more mouthwatering burger. The blackened seasoning brings the heat and makes the patty so flavorsome.
But the fillings are what make it a marvelous meal. We serve it with a cooling herbed cream cheese, grilled pineapple, and avocado slices. And the watercress microgreens add that bright and peppery twist we all crave.
2. Hummus Bowls
Can you polish off a bowl of homemade hummus like a meal? Well, have I got an extra special treat for you.
This dish turns your favorite dip into a total dinner situation. We top vibrant beet hummus with chickpeas, roasted cauliflower, and arugula.
You can customize them with any other add-ins you desire. Then we add fresh microgreens for the finishing touch.
3. Zucchini Risotto
Risotto is delectable and creamy and comforting, but it can be often one-toned. When the presentation counts, it needs something extra. It needs microgreens!
They add a pop of color and a complementary crunchy texture. As for the risotto, just let the taste do all the talking. It is a decadent meal.
4. Avocado Bagel with Microgreens
Give your bagel and cream cheese more oomph with avocado and microgreens. It is a simple addition that makes your morning extra yummy.
Those green superfoods are bursting with vitamins and minerals too. All it takes is 5 minutes and you can grab your meal and be out the door.
5. Fried Green Tomato Tartines (with Smashed Avocado)
Fellow tomato and avocado lovers, I have something extra special just for you. These tartines marry the two on toast for an immaculate bite.
This is not just any bread though. It is a country loaf featuring a drizzle of a herby garlic olive oil mixture. Finish it with fresh microgreens for the perfect topless sandwich bite.
6. Vegan Omelette
Breathe new life into your omelets with microgreens. It is a refreshing break from the average greasy spoon fare. And it is a vegan surprise no one will see coming!
The eggs aren’t eggs at all. They are chickpea batter cooked until golden brown and stuffed with fresh fillings.
Serve it at your next brunch because your friends have got to try this.
7. Healthy Taco Salad with Sweet Citrus Dressing
Have you ever seen a more beautiful bowl of taco fillings? This vibrant salad embraces the freshness of Mexican cuisine.
It takes simple ingredients and builds a complex bowl of flavors and textures. We have ground turkey, black beans, avocado, and queso fresco.
A handful of crunchy microgreens pulls everything together.
8. Ahi Tuna Sushi Stacks
Impress your guests with these towering sushi stacks. Anything with the word ahi instantly has me sold. Add avocado and it is a big yes!
These stacks come on a fresh-baked wonton square with an umami vinaigrette and microgreens. They are excellent for dinner parties or date nights.
Although I am making myself one to devour tonight.
9. Orange Shakshuka
We are reimagining shakshuka with bright orange produce and green toppings. Do that and you have this cozy version ideal for cold weather.
Instead of tomatoes, the eggs nestle in butternut squash with orange bell peppers. Delicate microgreens are the perfect eye-catching garnish.
It is a comforting take you can serve for breakfast or dinner.
10. Eggs On Toast
You will pay big bucks for this breakfast at a hip restaurant. Skip the bill and make it yourself for a fraction of the cost.
Jammy eggs, sharp cheese, and delicate microgreens adorn a crusty artisan slice. The selection of quality ingredients looks and tastes gourmet.
But you can throw it together in only 15 minutes!
11. Buffalo Chickpea Burgers
Can plant-based burgers actually be crave-worthy? They sure can! You smother these chickpea patties with buffalo sauce inside and out.
Jalapenos increase the heat for a spicy twist. Keep the toppings just as fresh with microgreens and a tomato slice.
12. Roasted Beet Salad
It looks like a fancy restaurant dish and tastes like one. Yet this salad is 100 percent homemade and beginner-friendly. Plate the roasted beets, carrots, and watercress with purpose.
Garnish with microgreens and green goddess dressing because it is a masterpiece. Dazzle your friends and family with this first course.
13. Herbed Tuna Salad Sandwiches
Revamp this classic with exciting new fillings. Tarragon, dill, thyme, and capers spruce up the mayo. Roasting the tomatoes adds more depth and complexity.
The micro arugula is by far the best spin. It adds a fresh and peppery kick and more texture. Slap it on a crusty baguette and sink your teeth in!
14. Microgreen Salad with Peaches & Avocado
If you think salads can’t be interesting then think again. Every component of this medley is a testament to the power of microgreens.
They hold their own as the base offering an excellent taste and texture. Jazz them up with seasonal offerings like peaches and avocados.
Then make things more intriguing with feta, nuts, and a sweet tangy dressing.
15. Zucchini Quinoa Salad with Microgreens
I have had my fair share of quinoa salads but never one quite like this. The amount of flavors and textures in this dish is incredible.
Salty olives, sweet zucchini, sharp feta, and nutty pumpkin seeds meld with fluffy quinoa. The microgreens transform it!
Those mini greens infuse the entire dish with a fresh spiciness.
16. Spicy Chicken and Potato Lettuce Cups
Conscious eaters and spicy food fans can prepare to swoon over these lettuce cups. Serve mouthwatering chicken, potato, jalapeno, and green bean filling in crisp Butter Leaf lettuce.
Coat everything in a zippy lemon dressing and top with microgreens. Every part of this meal proves how yummy lettuce wraps can be.
17. Pesto Chicken Sandwich
How does a healthy and delicious chicken sandwich sound for lunch? I knew you would say yes. Make lunch enticing with this mouthwatering meal.
The ciabatta roll is home to thick mozzarella slices, juicy chicken, pesto, and microgreens. I like mine with an heirloom tomato slice but you do your thing!
18. Corned Beef Tacos With Creamy Spicy Mustard Sauce
Corned beef and tacos sound like an odd food pairing. And yet this Irish-Mexican fusion totally works.
The meat and crunchy slaw filling swim in a creamy mustard sauce. Garnish with microgreens for the most elegant tacos I have ever seen.
Whip them up for St. Patty’s Day or try them out for Taco Tuesday.
19. Lavash Wrap
Need to squeeze in a quick bite? Fix yourself this lavash wrap.
Hummus, goat cheese, tomatoes, avocado, and microgreens bundle up inside Armenian flatbread. It is a fresh and healthy sandwich wrap you can whip up in only 5 minutes.
20. Microgreens Fenugreek Flatbread (Methi Thepla)
Branch out with your flatbread and try Methi Thepla. It is whole wheat and chickpea flour-based with warming spice and microgreens.
This Indian treat is a fantastic addition to curries and butter chicken. I like to pair it with chutney for a tasty snack.
21. Havarti Avocado Sandwich with Spicy Mayo
Life is too short to be stuck in a sandwich rut. Instead you should make it epic and make it legendary. What I am saying is this: you must have this vegetarian delight in your life.
It features havarti, avocado, pickles, and two types of tomatoes on sourdough with spicy mayo. Talk about delicious. Rather than spoil all that with sad wilted lettuce, use crunchy microgreens.
22. Vegan Split Pea Soup
Creamy soups like this will make you yearn for cold weather. It is a comforting bowl of nourishing goodness with a fresh take.
The cashew cream gives it a luscious texture. Liquid smoke and vegan bouillon are key flavor enhancers. Topped with microgreens it looks fresh as spring!
23. Falafel Bowl
These plant-based bowls are overflowing with wholesome goodness. They feature an assortment of quality produce, quinoa, and herby falafels. Microgreens add a little something extra that they need. Not a soul will guess that this bowl is gluten-free and vegan.
24. Healthy Oven-Baked Cod
Want to try doing something different with cod? I have got just the thing. It is a healthy dish as fresh as an ocean breeze.
The baked cod rests on leafy kale with hard-boiled eggs, veggies, and Caesar dressing. The microgreens may not be the star but they complete the meal.
25. Chorizo Mango Pizza
Yes, microgreens are great on pizza too! The fresh tendrils, spicy chorizo, and sweet mango pack a symphony of flavors. And that is only half of it.
The crust also features burrata, goat cheese, and poblano peppers.
26. Breakfast Salad
If you haven’t embraced breakfast salads then let this one tempt you. Sunny side eggs top baby greens, microgreens, roasted cauliflower, and more.
It is nutrient-dense and a genius way to start the day. Your taste buds and your body will thank you.
27. Curried Chickpea Salad Sandwich
This vegan sandwich gives a classic a plant-based update. Healthy, affordable, and flavor-packed, you will not miss the chicken at all.
The spicy curried mayo coats the chickpeas in deliciousness. Tiny microgreens and diced tomatoes boost the flavor and texture.
It is the sort of thing you can throw together in no time.
