PESTO AND SAUCES

These recipes are not only packed with flavor and texture but also offer a boost of nutrients from the microgreens.

1. Microgreen Arugula Pesto
Ingredients
  • 2 cups arugula microgreens
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1/4 cup pine nuts or walnuts
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions:
  • In a food processor or blender, combine the arugula microgreens, Parmesan cheese, olive oil, pine nuts or walnuts, garlic, salt, and pepper.
  • Process or blend until the mixture is smooth and creamy, scraping down the sides as needed.
  • Use the arugula pesto as a garnish for pasta, roasted vegetables, or grilled meats.
2. Microgreen Basil Pesto
Ingredients
  • 2 cups basil microgreens
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1/4 cup pine nuts or walnuts
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions:
  • In a food processor or blender, combine the basil microgreens, Parmesan cheese, olive oil, pine nuts or walnuts, garlic, salt, and pepper.
  • Process or blend until the mixture is smooth and creamy, scraping down the sides as needed.
  • Use the basil pesto as a garnish for pasta, roasted vegetables, or grilled meats.
3. Microgreen Cilantro Sauce
Ingredients
  • 1 cup cilantro microgreens
  • 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
  • 2 tbsp lime juice
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions:
  • In a food processor or blender, combine the cilantro microgreens, Greek yogurt, lime juice, garlic, salt, and pepper.
  • Process or blend until the mixture is smooth and creamy, scraping down the sides as needed.
  • Use the cilantro sauce as a garnish for tacos, grilled meats, or roasted vegetables.
4. Microgreen Mustard Sauce
Ingredients
  • 1 cup mustard microgreens
  • 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • 2 tbsp white wine vinegar
  • 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions:
  • In a food processor or blender, combine the mustard microgreens, olive oil, white wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, garlic, salt, and pepper.
  • Process or blend until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
5. Microgreen Kale Pesto
Ingredients
  • 2 cups kale microgreens
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1/4 cup pine nuts or walnuts
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions:
  • In a food processor or blender, combine the kale microgreens, Parmesan cheese, olive oil, pine nuts or walnuts, garlic, salt, and pepper.
  • Process or blend until the mixture is smooth and creamy, scraping down the sides as needed.
  • Use the kale pesto as a garnish for pasta, roasted vegetables, or grilled meats.
6. Microgreen Parsley Sauce
Ingredients

• 1 cup parsley microgreens
• 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
• 2 tbsp lemon juice
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• Salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions:
  • In a food processor or blender, combine the parsley microgreens, Greek yogurt, lemon juice, garlic, salt, and pepper.
  • Process or blend until the mixture is smooth and creamy, scraping down the sides as needed.
  • Use the parsley sauce as a garnish for fish, chicken, or roasted vegetables.
7. Microgreen Spinach Pesto
Ingredients
  • 2 cups spinach microgreens
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1/4 cup pine nuts or walnuts
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions:
  • In a food processor or blender, combine the spinach microgreens, Parmesan cheese, olive oil, pine nuts or walnuts, garlic, salt, and pepper.
  • Process or blend until the mixture is smooth and creamy, scraping down the sides as needed.
  • Use the spinach pesto as a garnish for pasta, roasted vegetables, or grilled meats.
8. Microgreen Chimichurri Sauce
Ingredients
  • 1 cup mixed microgreens (e.g., parsley, cilantro, oregano)
  • 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • 2 tbsp red wine vinegar
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions:
  • In a food processor or blender, combine the mixed microgreens, olive oil, red wine vinegar, garlic, salt, and pepper.
  • Process or blend until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
  • Use the chimichurri sauce as a garnish for grilled meats, roasted vegetables, or as a dip for bread.

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