Microgreen Chimichurri

Chimichurri is a healthy condiment that’s jam packed with flavor. Use it on steaks, over grilled veggies, or in any way your heart desires! Dip away!

From Jenn Pope, RD

Main Ingredients

1 container Twisted River Farm Microblend (microradish & microcabbage)

1/2 cup flat leaf parsley

1/4 cup cilantro leaves

1/4 cup red onion or shallot, roughly chopped

2 cloves garlic, peeled

1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes

1/3 cup olive oil

1/4 cup red wine vinegar

3 tbsp fresh lemon juice

1 teaspoon salt

Recipe Steps

1. In a blender or food processor, add Microblend mix, parsley, cilantro, red onion, and garlic. Pulse to mince.

2. Add red pepper flakes, olive oil, red wine vinegar, lemon juice, and salt to the minced greens. Pulse for 2-3 second at a time until well combined or whisk together until well combined.

Additional Notes

Stores well for 1-3 days. Recommend serving this with grilled meat or roasted veggie such as eggplant or cauliflower.

Creamy Pea Shoot Pasta Salad

This is a healthful twist on your typical macaroni and pea salad! One suggestion to bring this full circle, is to add small cubes of cheddar cheese. That would add a nice sharp yet creamy bite to really feel like you are at a spring picnic or potluck.

From Jenn Pope, RD

Pea Shoot Pesto

Ideas for serving!

- Drizzle over the protein of your choice. Try with chicken breast or salmon filets.

- Add to your favorite whole grain pasta.

- Add to a turkey sandwich or panini with extra pea shoots.

- Toss with your favorite roasted veggie. This is awesome with roasted eggplant!

From Jenn Pope, RD

MicroBlend Crostini

Quick and easy appetizer!

Micro Broccoli & Cheddar Potato Skins

The more greens you add to these the better they are!

Lemon, Garlic, and Fava Shoot Pasta

If you’re like us, you won’t stop eating this! This is a recipe for people who enjoy wilted greens. The shoots with citrus combo are to die for! This will definitely have you thinking spring!

It pairs really well with any kind of poultry dish.

From our partnership with Jenn Pope, RD

Fava Shoot & Mushroom Meatloaf

This is a great way for families to change up on an ordinary, staple, winter meal. It’s also a great way to get some veggies in for kids and other picky eaters. Minimal ingredients and easy to throw together! Meatloaf in itself doesn't have a lot of nutrition "density" or variation and the shoots elevate the nutrition profile!

From our partnership with Jenn Ardnt, RD

Micro-Blend Salad

This simple little salad is prefect for those days when you want a light lunch.

A sweet and tangy vinaigrette compliments the peppery radishes. We recommend our favorite honey mustard vinaigrette that you can download HERE

Pea Shoot Crostini

The complex flavors of this will never let on just how easy they are to make: It's practically just assembly!

p.s. don’t be intimidated by the ramps, as you’ll see there are some easy alternatives.

Sauteed Fava Shoots

Sauteing them highlights their delicate flavor. Start with a handful and work your way from there.  

all you need is:

1. 2 tablespoons butter (cut in small pieces or olive oil, or a combination)

2. Salt (to taste)

3. Optional: Fresh lemon juice (to taste)

-Heat a large frying pan or saute pan over high heat. Once hot, add the butter and/or oil. Let it melt and/or heat. Add the shoots and cook, stirring, until they're wilted. The high heat and stirring help any liquid the leaves release evaporate quickly.

Toss them with some pasta or anywhere else you might use a sauteed green like spinach, etc.