Celebrating Love with Microgreens: A Valentine’s Day Feast

Creating a romantic meal;

As Valentine’s Day approaches, why not surprise your loved one with a unique and nutritious meal featuring our star ingredient – microgreens? At Grassroots Farms, we’re passionate about these tiny powerhouses of flavor and nutrition. Let’s explore a romantic menu that showcases the versatility of microgreens from appetizer to dessert.

Appetizer: Microgreens Pesto Crostini

Begin your romantic dinner with a delightful twist on classic crostini:

• Blend radish and arugula microgreens with pine nuts, Parmesan, garlic, and olive oil
• Spread on heart-shaped toasted baguette slices
• Garnish with a sprinkle of red amaranth microgreens for a pop of color
  Click here for full recipe!
  

Main Course: Duo of Microgreens Delights

Firstly, chose your favourite microgreens to add into this spring mix salad (listed below are some we think are perfect!)

1. Microgreens Spring Salad

• Mix pea shoots, sunflower microgreens, and red cabbage microgreens
• Top with goat cheese crumbles and candied walnuts
• Dress with a light champagne vinaigrette
  Click here for more salad ideas!

2. Microgreens Pesto Pasta

• Prepare fettuccine or your favorite pasta (Want to make this dish extra special? Try Homemade pasta from Microgreens flour!)
• Toss with a pesto made from kale microgreens, garlic, olive oil, and pine nuts
• Garnish with shaved Parmesan and a sprinkle of broccoli microgreens
  Click here for a Pesto recipe we’re sure you’ll love!
  

Beverage: Sparkling Rose & Sweet Basil Microgreens Love Potion

Here’s how to create the love potion to compliment our incredible Valentine’s day Meal-

• Muddle sweet basil microgreens with strawberry puree, honey syrup, and lemon juice
• Shake with ice and strain into champagne flutes
• Top with chilled Prosecco
• Garnish with fresh sweet basil microgreens and edible rose petals
  

Dessert: Sweet Basil Microgreens Lemon Tart

Finally, let’s prepare the dessert- (Click here for a Lemon Tart recipe using Microgreens!)

• Prepare a lemon custard tart
• Fold sweet basil microgreens into the custard before baking
• Garnish with a light dusting of powdered sugar and additional basil microgreens
  

This Valentine’s Day, let microgreens add a touch of elegance and nutrition to your romantic dinner. Remember, these tiny greens pack a powerful punch of flavors and nutrients, making your meal both delicious and healthful.

For more creative ways to incorporate microgreens into your cooking, check out our cookbook, “101 Microgreens Recipes: The ULTIMATE Cookbook,” available on Amazon!

Happy cooking and Happy Valentine’s Day from all of us at Grassroots Farms! <3