Make your meals pop with these microgreens recipes.
These teeny tiny tendrils add a burst of freshness and crunchy texture. And they pack a lot of nutrients, too.
Flavorful and Nutritious Microgreens Recipes
Every eye-catching meal needs a complementary garnish. And that is where microgreens come in!
These green gems are very versatile and vary in taste.
From sweet pea shoots to spicy radishes, there are many types to complement your dishes.
Sprinkle them on soups, salads, or bowls. They are an excellent substitute for lettuce in wraps, sandwiches, burgers, and more.
Bring a fresh twist to your everyday meals with these microgreens recipes.
1. 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!
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 an actual meal.
Top vibrant beet hummus with chickpeas, roasted cauliflower, arugula, and more. Customize them with any other add-ins you desire.
Then, add fresh microgreens for the finishing touch.
3. Havarti Avocado Sandwich with Spicy Mayo
Life is too short to be stuck in a sandwich rut. Instead, make it epic, make it memorable, make it legendary.
What I am saying is this. You must have this vegetarian delight in your life. This is a necessity.
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.
4. 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, happy hour, and date nights. Although, I’m making myself one to devour tonight.
5. Microgreen Salad with Peaches & Avocado
If you think salads can’t be interesting, 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.
6. Healthy Oven-Baked Cod
Want to try doing something different with cod? I’ve got just the thing!
It’s 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.
7. 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’ve ever seen.
Whip them up for St. Patty’s Day, or try them out at Taco Tuesday. They’re so good you have to share. (But you might not want to.)
8. Fried Green Tomato Tartines (with Smashed Avocado)
Fellow tomato and avocado lovers, I’ve got 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’s a country loaf featuring a drizzle of a herby garlic olive oil mixture. Finish it with fresh microgreens for the perfect topless sandwich bite.
9. 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.
10. Pesto Chicken Sandwich
How does a healthy and delicious chicken sandwich sound for lunch? I knew you’d say yes!
Make lunch enticing with this mouthwatering meal. The ciabatta roll is home to thick mozzarella slices, juicy chicken, pesto, and microgreens.
YUM.
I like mine with an heirloom tomato slice. But you do your thing!
11. Zucchini Risotto
Risotto is delectable and all, but it’s often one-toned. When the presentation counts, it needs something extra. I know, it needs microgreens!
They add a pop of color and complementary crunchy texture. As for the risotto, let the taste do all the talking.
Creamy, comforting, and classy, it’s a decadent meal.
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. It is a masterpiece.
Dazzle your friends and family with this first course. Or treat yourself.
13. Microgreens Fenugreek Flatbread (Methi Thepla)
Branch out with your flatbread and try Methi Thepla. It’s 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.
14. Vegan Omelette
Breathe new life into your omelets with microgreens.
It’s a refreshing break from the average greasy spoon. And it’s a vegan surprise no one will see coming!
The eggs aren’t eggs at all. They’re chickpea batter cooked until golden brown and stuffed with fresh fillings.
Serve it at your next brunch. Your friends have got to try this.
15. 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’s only half of it!
The crust also features burrata, goat cheese, and poblano peppers.
16. Zucchini Quinoa Salad with Microgreens
I’ve 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.
17. Curried Chickpea Salad Sandwich
This vegan sandwich gives a classic a plant-based update. Healthy, affordable, and flavor-packed, you won’t 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’s the sort of thing you can throw together in no time. And a healthy lunch you can feel good eating.
18. Orange Shakshuka
Reimagine 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’s a comforting take you can serve for breakfast or dinner.
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’s a fresh, healthy sandwich wrap you can whip up in only 5 minutes.
20. Vegan Split Pea Soup
Creamy soups like this will make you yearn for cold weather. It’s 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!
21. 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.
Ground turkey, black beans, avocado, queso fresco, and chips, it’s got everything.
A handful of crunchy microgreens pulls everything together.
22. Blackened Salmon Burgers with Herbed Cream Cheese
Yes, yes, yes! I am a salmon lover and couldn’t dream of a more mouthwatering burger.
The blackened seasoning makes the patty so flavorsome and spicy. The fillings, though, are what make it a marvelous meal.
Serve it with a cooling herbed cream cheese, grilled pineapple, and avocado slices.
Oh, and watercress microgreens for a bright, peppery twist!
23. Spicy Chicken and Potato Lettuce Cups
Conscious eaters and spicy food fans- 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.
24. Breakfast Salad
If you haven’t embraced breakfast salads, 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!
25. Avocado Bagel with Microgreens
Give your bagel and cream cheese more oomph with avocado and microgreens.
It’s 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. Then, you can grab your meal and be out the door.
26. 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. #hothothot
Keep the toppings just as fresh with microgreens and a tomato slice.
27. 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, peppery kick and more texture.
Slap it on a crusty baguette and sink your teeth in!