Urban Farming Specializing in Microgreens
- 1 Cup of your favorite microgreens
- 1/2 cup grated carrots and/or beets
- 1/4 finely sliced snap peas, radishes or any other veggies of your chosing
- 1/2 cup finely chopped fruit - apple, pear, berries, etc
- 1/4 cup sliced tomatoes
- 1/4 cup feta cheese
- 1/4 cup sunflower or pumpkin seeds
- Oil and vinegar for dressing
Make sure to wash and dry microgreens. Mix all ingredients and enjoy! Recipe
Merry Christmas! Wishing You and Yours Joy, Peace, Love and Happiness...this Season and Always ❤️
Do you want to elevate your holiday appetizers? Add fresh flavor with beautiful and nutrient packed microgreens!
Asian Pear Prosciutto Appetizer
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- 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 2 Asian pears, sliced into 1/8" rounds
- 8 oz soft goat cheese, room temperature
- 6 oz sliced prosciutto, cut into strips, 1" wide by 3" long
- 1 3/4 oz radish microgeens
Wash and slice pears. Add lemon juice to reduce discoloration. Pat dry with a paper towel. Cut pear rounds in half. Assemble by working with one slice at a time, spread 1/4 tsp goat cheese on one half of pear slice, place the other half on top, spread another 1/4 tsp of goat cheese and top with folded prosciutto. Add a dab of goat cheese and top with radish microgeens. Assemble other pear slices the same way. Place on a serving plate, garnish with additional radish microgeens and enjoy!
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Microgreens contain up to 40% more phytochemicals (beneficial nutrients and components) than their full-grown counterparts. Though these little greens are small in stature, they contain extremely high levels of powerful vitamins, minerals, and health-supporting components!
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Pea Shoot & Asparagus, Lemony Spring Time Soup!
2 Tbsp Butter
1 Onion, finely chopped
1/2 lb Fresh Asparagus, chopped
1 Cup Sweet Green Peas
1 Bunch Pea Shoot Microgeens
1 Small Zucchini, cubed
Fresh Parsley, finely chopped
Zest of 1/2 Lemon
Sea Salt and Freshly Ground Pepper
3-4 Cups Vegetable or Chicken Stock
Mint for garnish
Melt the butter in a pan and sauté the onions until it is soft. Add the asparagus, green peas, zucchini and cook for 10 minutes. Add lemon zest, parsley, mint, pea shoots and cook for one more minute.
Working in batches, puree the soup in a food processor until smooth. Heat the soup, stirring occasionally for a few more minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
Ladle the soup into warmed bowls, garnish with the mint and serve.
Happy Spring...Enjoy!!
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This is also true for Broccoli Microgreens!!
In the wild they are beautiful blue flowers, as microgeens they are packed with nutritional goodness! Flax microgeens contain vitamins A, B, C and E, calcium, iron and antioxidants. They are beautiful, tasty and full of healthy benefits!
We grow our microgreens in a controlled environment using only premium organic seeds and premium organic soil. Tender Leaf takes pride in the entire process! From overseeing the growing process to hand cutting our greens to making sure only the freshest microgreens make it to your table, quality matters to us!
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Pea Shoot, Sunflower and Roasted Squash Salad
- 1 small butternut squash
- Olive oil, salt and pepper
- Handful rinsed pea shoot microgreens
- Handful rinsed sunflower microgreens
- Juice of 1 lemon
- Maple syrup
- Handful hazelnuts (roasted or raw)
- Shaved parmesan or pecorino cheese
Preheat oven 400 degrees. Peel and seed squash, slice into 1/4 inch slices. Toss slices in olive oil and place single layer on baking sheet, season with salt and pepper. Roast for half an hour, turning once. Remove when slices are tender and golden.
In a bowl, whisk olive oil, lemon, maple syrup, salt and pepper to make dressing. In another bowl, add pea shoots and sunflower microgreens and toss with dressing.
Top salad with warm squash, hazelnuts and shaved cheese.
Enjoy!!
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Turned out to be a beautiful day to sell Microgreens at the farmers market! As always, thank you for supporting local ❤️
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We'll have your Microgreens ready for you on Sunday!!!
Looking for something fun to do this weekend? Come to the Farmers & Artisans Market of O'Fallon this Sunday, September 18 from 9:00- 1:00! We will have 2 bounce houses (free) for kids, Kona Ice, yummy treats and baked goods, concessions provided by Pappy's Well Dressed Franks, refreshing beverages, cold brews, and iced coffees. There will be farm fresh eggs, honey, meat, flowers, & produce (apples, sweet corn, and more!) We also have amazing local artisans providing unique, handmade soaps, wood & leather items, works of art, jewelry, home décor, clothing, and so much more! Diamonds in the Ruff Rescue MO will also be onsite with adorable, adoptable pets!!
Stop by for a family-friendly, fun way to celebrate and enjoy the communities spectacular local agriculture and artistic offerings!
Peach & Goat Cheese Pita Pizzas with Microgreens
4 whole wheat pita pockets
4 ounces honey goat cheese
4 teaspoons milk of choice
1 medium peach
2 cups microgreens
Balsamic vinegar for drizzling
Preheat oven 400 degrees,
Combine cheese and milk in bowl, stir until spreadable. Cut peach into thin slices. Place pitas on baking sheet, spread one heaping spoon fill of goat cheese. Top with 5-6 slices of peaches. Bake 8 minutes or until pitas are crispy. Remove and top with microgreens and drizzle with balsamic vinegar. Serve and enjoy!
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Super-Power Microgreen Salad
1 cup of your favorite microgreens
1 apple, peeled and cubed
1/2 avacado, cubed
1/2 cup white beans (chickpea, kidney, cannelloni, etc)
Dressing
1-2 tbsp olive oil
1 tbsp fresh-squeezed lemon
1 clove garlic, peeled
Sea salt to taste
Pour over salad, toss and enjoy!
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Purple Radish microgreens have a spicy nutty flavor. They contain Vitamins A, B, C, E, and K, calcium iron, magnesium, phosphorus, potassium, zinc and essential amino acids which provide many health benefits such as:
Anti-inflammatory, which reduces swelling and pain in the body
Natural diuretic, which can aid in reducing blood pressure
Helps detoxify and cleanse the body
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Come get your microgreens this Sunday! I'll have Spicy Salad Mix, Purple Radish, Speckled Pea and Sunflower.
Juice of 1 Orange
1 Medium Banana
2 tbsp Peanut Butter (Natural with no sugar or salt added)
1 tbsp Maca Powder
1 tbsp Wheatgrass (Fresh or powder)
1 Cup Almond Milk
1 Cup Packed Pea Shoots
1-2 tsp Maple Syrup (Optional)
Blend well and enjoy!
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Speckled Pea Microgreens - First true leaves getting ready to open.
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Feta and Tomato Shrimp Sheet Pan Bake with Speckled Pea Microgreens
2 pounds very large shrimp or prawns, peeled and deveined
Salt and pepper
Zest and juice of 1 lemon
2 tablespoons fresh oregano, chopped, or 2 teaspoons dried
1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
4 cloves garlic, grated or finely chopped
1/3 cup EVOO
2 small red onions or 1 medium, cut into thin wedges with root attached
16 Campari tomatoes (larger than cherry tomatoes, smaller than vine) or 2 pints cherry tomatoes, halved
1-pound brick of Greek feta in water, drained and cut into ½-inch slabs, then large bite-sized pieces
Season the shrimp with salt and pepper and whisk up dressing in a bowl: lemon zest and juice, oregano, red pepper, garlic and EVOO.
Bake at 450 degrees for 20 minutes. Add to bowl 1 cup cooked quinoa, handful fresh Speckled Pea Microgreens and top with with Feta Tomato and Shrimp bake.
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Take your sandwich to the next level by adding Spicy Salad Mix Microgreens! Not only are you giving it a nutritious boost but also making it into a gourmet sandwich 🌱
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Happy Healthy Monday!
Harvested yesterday and ready to be added to your meals, sandwiches/wraps, salads, smoothies and more! Message me if you're interested in purchasing Sunflower, Spicy Salad Mix, Broccoli, Speckled Pea Microgreens and Wheatgrass/Pet Greens.
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Come out tomorrow to get your Microgreens!
Sourdough dough bread, avacado, radish, fried egg and topped with Tender Leaf Microgreens! Thank you .staples for sharing!!
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