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Recipes, Benefits & Tips

If you haven’t yet sampled micro-greens then you are in for a treat.

There are so many benefits to having microgreens in your regular weekly diet in order to maintain good physical health. We hope the simple recipes below will help to inspire you to

eat and even grow your own microgreens.

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Green Lentil Soup with Broccoli Microgreens

Tracey Fenner

2 days ago
2 min

Green Lentil Soup with Broccoli Microgreens

Hope you enjoy making this hearty wholesome soup for those chilly days. It's delicious, rich and warming in texture and flavour :) The nutrition in broccoli microgreens is incredible and includes vitamins A, B, C, E, and K, macro-elements calcium, magnesium, and phosphorous and micro-elements iron, copper, and zinc. This soup will certainly give you lots of goodness and it's quick and simple to make. Another win win :) Ingredients ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil 1 medium yellow

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Find out about Sulforaphane and Broccoli Microgreens

Tracey Fenner

4 days ago
3 min

Find out about Sulforaphane and Broccoli Microgreens

We are passionate about food and how what we eat affects our mood and ultimately our health. Eating the ‘right’ foods is the best preventative healthcare you can give yourself. We are microgreens producer in the Haute Vienne in SW France. One of the reason we started growing them was because of their amazing health benefits. Labelling microgreens as superfoods may turn some people away as just another ‘food trend’ but we highly recommend tasting them for yourself before dismi

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Homity Pie with Black Mustard Microgreens

Tracey Fenner

Jan 27
2 min

Homity Pie with Black Mustard Microgreens

A wholesome classic potato, leek and cheese pie with a sprinkle of black mustard microgreens. Homity pie is a traditional British open vegetable pie, many call it 'Devon Pie', believing it to be a recipe originating from Devon in SW England. Mustard microgreens are rich in folate, calcium, iron and fibre, and are protein-dense. They are known for their blood purification and liver detoxifying properties. Plus these microgreens are great to boost digestion. Ingredients 1 leek,

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Rustic Carrot-Banana Bread with Walnuts (Gluten Free)

Tracey Fenner

Jan 24
1 min

Rustic Carrot-Banana Bread with Walnuts (Gluten Free)

Try this easy to make banana bread, it's packed full of flavour and is a tasty treat for those colder Winter afternoons. Plus for any gluten free lovers out there this is a perfect recipe. . . Ingredients: 3 Bananas, whole 1 cup Grated Carrots 1 tsp Grated Ginger, fresh 3/4 cup Rolled oats 1/3 cup Maple syrup 2 tsp Baking powder 1 tsp Cinnamon 1 1/3 cups Flour 1/2 tsp Salt 2 tbsp Olive oil 2 tsp Flax seed, ground 1 cup Walnuts 1/2 tsp of Brown sugar 1/2 cup Orange juice, zest

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Tangy Cheese Stars with Basil & Red Cabbage Microgreens

Tracey Fenner

Dec 19, 2022
1 min

Tangy Cheese Stars with Basil & Red Cabbage Microgreens

A quick and delicious savoury snack perfect for any buffet or apéro evening. Ingredients: 2 ½ cups grated mix of cheddar & emmental cheese ½ cup soft butter 8 tablespoons milk / single cream 1 teaspoon salt 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour 1 ½ cups grated parmesan cheese 3 tablespoons finely chopped fresh basil microgreens leaves How to make Pre heat oven to 180° Add the three cheeses, butter, milk/single cream, and salt into a mixing bowl. Mix on a low speed until nicely blended.

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Tracey Fenner

Nov 13, 2022
1 min

Green Tomato Chutney

With lots of lovely green tomatoes from our garden this Summer / Autumn I was inspired to make some chutney for use later in the year. I found a lovely recipe from one our favourites chefs, Nigel Slater. He recommends make half this amount but we had a lot of green tomatoes so I decided to double his quantities (see below). It is essential to make sure your jars are spotlessly clean. I gave ours a good soak and wash in hot soapy water and then popped them in a warm oven for 1

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What you need to know about Nasturtiums Microgreens

Tracey Fenner

Nov 6, 2022
3 min

What you need to know about Nasturtiums Microgreens

Did you know? Nasturtiums have a spicy flavour and are delicious in many recipes, including infused as a therapeutic tea. They're often described as having a peppery, mustard, and even wasabi-like flavour. These superfoods have giant leaves and beautiful multi-coloured stems ranging in shades from light pink to bright yellow. The variety we grow is 'Empress of India', which don’t grow too big and have a beautiful bright green leaf. The pattern and shape of their leaves are ve

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What you need to know about Rambo Radish Microgreens

Tracey Fenner

Nov 4, 2022
3 min

What you need to know about Rambo Radish Microgreens

Did you know? Microgreens can have a real, tangible impact on your health if consumed as a regular and consistent part of your diet. They have antioxidants, anti-inflammatory and anti-carcinogenic properties that contribute to: Boost in brain function and immunity, clear congestion, Improved digestive function and Healthy glowing skin. Microgreens are tasty nutrient dense superfoods. These tiny powerhouses encapsulate all the benefits of the mature plant in a highly concentra

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What you need to know about Kohlrabi Microgreens

Tracey Fenner

Oct 25, 2022
3 min

What you need to know about Kohlrabi Microgreens

Did you know? Microgreens contain a high concentration of prebiotic fibre, stimulating the growth of beneficial microbes in your digestive tract. Gut health is linked to better immunity, healthy elimination, reduced risk of colorectal cancers, improved energy levels, and healthy weight maintenance. Studies have proven that microgreens contain 4 to 40 times more vitamins, enzymes, minerals, antioxidants and beneficial properties than equivalent products grown to maturity. Micr

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What you need to know about Coriander Microgreens

Tracey Fenner

Oct 25, 2022
2 min

What you need to know about Coriander Microgreens

Did you know? Microgreens are tasty nutrient dense superfoods. These tiny powerhouses encapsulate all the benefits of the mature plant in a highly concentrated form. Coriander microgreens are a young, tiny, edible version of the well-known herb and takes around 12-15 days from sowing to harvest. The seed / leaf and stem are all edible and have a sweet slightly spicy flavour, and the texture is crisp and fresh. The actual coriander seed has delicate citrus tones. I think coria

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Sun Blush Dried Tomatoes with Crusty French Bread

Tracey Fenner

Oct 21, 2022
2 min

Sun Blush Dried Tomatoes with Crusty French Bread

Sweet tasting tomatoes can brighten any dish. Here is our recipe to preserve the taste of sunshine a little longer. Tomatoes prepared this way are delicious and are an excellent addition to your Winter larder. Ingredients Dehydrated tomatoes A bottle of sunflower oil Balsamic Vinegar (doesn’t need to be an expensive bottle) A jar preserved lemon wedges / or fresh small lemons Dried mixed herbs (Provence) Himalayan Pink Salt or as natural as can find :) Garlic powder How to ma

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Creamed Carrot & Beetroot Soup with Amaranth leaves & Microgreens

Tracey Fenner

Oct 19, 2022
1 min

Creamed Carrot & Beetroot Soup with Amaranth leaves & Microgreens

If you haven't used Amaranth leaves in your soups then you are for a treat! These leaves are the new Kale! You can add amaranth leaves in the place of traditional spinach as they have a similar texture and appearance. They are wonderful source of iron and help to improve digestion. This soup is super easy and quick to make :) Ingredients 4 large carrots - peeled and roughly chopped 400g beetroot - fresh or vacuum packed - peeled and roughly chopped 3 cloves of garlic - - peel

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Delicious Spicy Pumpkin Soup with Kohlrabi Microgreens

Tracey Fenner

Oct 9, 2022
2 min

Delicious Spicy Pumpkin Soup with Kohlrabi Microgreens

As the nights draw in, and we move into Autumn there is an abundance of squashes available. There is no better medicine at this time of year than a tasty, wholesome soup. This recipe can be adapted and feel free to use any type of squash. Crown Prince and Uchiki Kuri also work wonderfully well. Ingredients 1.5kg of pumpkin 6 tbsp olive oil 2 chopped onions 3 chopped garlic cloves 7.5cm of grated ginger 1 tsp of ground coriander 1 tsp of ground turmeric Pinch of cayenne pepper

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Tracey Fenner

Aug 10, 2022
1 min

Inspired Dishes by local Chef

We love working with local creative chefs and we are thrilled to be supplying Restaurant Le Saint Laurent with our microgreens. If you have yet to sample their food then you are in for a big treat, it is such a gorgeous restaurant in the heart of Saint Laurent-Sur-Gorre. We highly recommend booking a table at this very special restaurant to taste their mouth watering inspired dishes, here are a few examples. . . A wonderful example using our sunflower microgreens on a starte

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Tracey Fenner

Jul 28, 2022
1 min

Carrot Microgreen Pesto

We absolutely love the taste of these delicate plants :) The significant benefits of carrot microgreens are their positive effects on aiding digestion, regulating blood pressure, eye health (vitamin A), kidney function, and immunity system. Carrot microgreens are rich in antioxidants, including lutein, zeaxanthin, and beta-carotene. Here is a quick and delicious pesto sauce for you to try. We love the sauce spread generously over a crusty french bread with grilled halloumi ch

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Tips For Handling / Storing Your Live Microgreens

Tracey Fenner

Jun 21, 2022
3 min

Tips For Handling / Storing Your Live Microgreens

version française ci-dessous Your live microgreens will last longer if you keep them out of strong sunlight. If they are not watered they will wilt. As they grow more the taste changes. For example, the stems on pea shoots get woody. And most varieties change in flavour once the true leaves appear You can keep your microgreens outside in a shady spot as it is good for air flow, but they will attract pests. You can try covering them in a light breathable netting. If you really

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Tracey Fenner

Oct 29, 2021
1 min

Micro-Green Pesto Sauce

Simple and Delicious! Microgreens are delicious, nutrient-dense superfoods. These tiny powerhouses encapsulate all the benefits of the mature plant in a highly concentrated form. There are so many benefits to having microgreens in your regular weekly diet and they will enhance any dish. Perfect for kids who may not like to eat vegetables, microgreens are a fun way to garnish dishes and add color and healthy nutrients in a fun way. It's quick and easy to sprinkle micro-vegetab

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Have you tried Bouillons/ Microgreen Stock Powders?

Tracey Fenner

Oct 29, 2021
1 min

Have you tried Bouillons/ Microgreen Stock Powders?

Homemade bouillon powders are definitely a useful addition to your kitchen larder and ensures less waste. Ideal to quickly add depth, nutrients and flavour to soups, curries, gravies, stews and other dishes. Perfect if you are busy. Or even dissolve a 1 1/2 tsp of powder into a cup of hot water for a delicious drink. Another plus is that homemade stock powders are free from additives and you can adjust according to your requirements. Here’s a bouillon recipe where I have comb

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How to use Microgreens in different ways…here’s a few ideas

Tracey Fenner

Oct 29, 2021
1 min

How to use Microgreens in different ways…here’s a few ideas

Microgreens bring a wonderful flavour, texture and colour to dishes and drinks. Veggie bowls As a side dish to a beetroot loaf With avocado toast Adding Microgreens to pasta dishes Mixed with fresh salads Toppings on sandwiches Added to fruit/ vegetable smoothies/ juices Homemade pesto Stir-fry dishes Soups Risottos Best Microgreens for Smoothies: Kale, Purple Kohlrabi, Broccoli Raab, Pea Shoots, Beetroot. Blend a cup of fresh fruit, with microgreens, water/yogurt/or milk, ch

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Micro-Green Recipes, Benefits & Tips

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Recipes, Benefits & Tips