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Using our Micro-Greens: Pizza!

Well, our microgreens have grown, and they are ready to harvest.  I have to admit, I took awhile to figure out what to do with them, but now that we have a few ideas, we're excited to plant a new crop.

Microgreens are the new sprouting method to the world of sprouts. They are the perfect learning tool for kids just learning to garden because they grow so quickly and they are harvested young.  Wednesday, I had Glenda from Sprout Shop, explain how to grow microgreens.  Today, I'm going to talk about what to do with them, once they've grown.

growing baby greens

growing microgreens

Once you have some you can:

  • Use them on salads
  • Use them for fancy garnishing (Kids like fancy!!)
  • Top tomato soup
  • Add to sandwiches (like you would alfalfa sprouts)
  • Add to pizza! Like today!

So, first we harvested.   I had TJ use scissors to cut the greens at the base.  He cut out our peas and basil.

TJ harvesting microgreens

Then, still using the scissors, he snipped up the greens into a bowl.  Micro-green harvest

Then, taking some leftover Artisan bread from dinner last night, we sliced it up, and topped it with marinara sauce, mozzarella and our pea-basil blend.

Microgreen pizza recipe

microgreen pizza 1

Then we baked it on Hi Broil until the cheese melted.

artisan bread pizzashomemade pizza healthy kids

 

Then, Nate, was literally waiting at the stove for them to come out!

nate eating homemade healthy pizza

OK-So, here is where we need your input! What else could you do with these baby greens - Micro Greens?

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Comments

05/11/2012 4:04am
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HollyB
05/11/2012 4:56am
They are delicious in a pasta with alfredo sauce!!
Dawn Pierson
05/11/2012 7:58am
Sounds wonderful, can't wait to try microgreens with my girls. We have herbs outside that they love to put on their food. Another great way to get more greens in our diet!
05/15/2012 10:10am
Great job, Amy! I love the mini pizzas. The greens are a great topping. Try them with cooked eggs. I chop them up and use them in salads and in stir fry. Tossed into a pasta dish before serving is another great way to use them.
05/19/2012 6:02pm
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