Description
Learn how to grow your own microgreens at home for a splash of flavor and nutrition in your meals.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tablespoons sprouting seeds (broccoli, radish, kale, chard, arugula, cilantro, chia, or buckwheat)
- 5“ x 7″ inch container with lid
- 5“ x 7″ inch growing mat
- Water
- A sunny window
Instructions
- Soak seeds according to package directions for 6-8 hours, then drain thoroughly.
- Soak the growing mat until wet, then place it in the container.
- Spread the drained seeds evenly over the mat and cover with a lid or plastic wrap.
- Place the container in indirect sunlight and check daily to keep the seeds damp.
- After 5 days, remove the cover; water lightly every day for 7-10 days until ready to harvest.
- Cut off the greens at the base using kitchen scissors as needed.
Notes
Store unused microgreens in a sealed zip-lock bag with a damp paper towel in the fridge for up to 5-7 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Gardening
- Method: Soaking and Growing
- Cuisine: Vegetable
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 15
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 1mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: microgreens, home gardening, healthy eating, sprouting seeds, fresh greens
