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Main course · 20 min

Broccoli Sprout Pesto Pasta

A bright green pesto made with raw broccoli sprouts, basil and toasted pine nuts, tossed through pasta off the heat. Ready in 20 minutes, serves 4.

Side dish · 25 min

Mustard Sprout and Cauliflower Stir-Fry With Turmeric

A mustard sprouts recipe with golden turmeric cauliflower, mustard seeds, cumin and a handful of peppery mustard sprouts. Vegan, gluten-free, 25 minutes.

Salad · 18 min

Sprouted Lentil Salad (Vegan)

A crunchy vegan sprouted lentil salad with bell pepper, cucumber, red onion, parsley and a Dijon-lemon dressing. High in protein and great for meal prep.

Recipes

Microgreens for Kids: 8 Recipes They'll Actually Eat

Microgreens for kids: 8 easy, kid-friendly recipes like pea shoot pizza, green smoothies, sunflower wraps and cooked bean sprout fried rice. Plus tips for picky eaters.

Sprouts

Year-Round Sprouting: Fresh Greens in Every Season

Year-round sprouting: how to adjust rinsing, soaking and temperature for summer heat and winter cold, the best seeds for each season, and a simple rotation.

Main dish · 30 min

Sprouted Lentil Curry

An easy sprouted lentil curry with onion, tomato, ginger, garlic and warm spices. Sprouted lentils cook in 15 minutes and keep a nutty bite. Vegan, 30 minutes.

Recipes

Microgreens and Sprouts in World Cuisines

Microgreens in cooking around the world: shiso in Japan, bean sprouts in Korea and China, methi in India, basil in Italy, cilantro in Mexico, and how to use each at home.

Main dish · 55 min

Lentil Stuffed Peppers With Spinach

Lentil stuffed peppers filled with sprouted lentils, spinach, rice, tomato and spices, baked until tender and topped with cheese. Vegetarian, easy to make vegan.

Dressing · 5 min

5 Salad Dressings for Sprouts and Microgreens

Five light microgreens salad dressing recipes: lemon-olive oil, honey-mustard, miso-ginger, tahini-lemon and lime-chili. Which dressing suits which greens and sprouts.

Main dish · 35 min

Fenugreek Sprout and Potato Curry With Coconut Milk

A cozy fenugreek potato curry with sprouted fenugreek, tender potatoes, tomatoes, warm spices and coconut milk. Vegan, gluten-free and ready in 35 minutes.

Sprouts

Sprouting in a Mason Jar: The 3-Step Method

Sprouting in a mason jar in 3 steps: soak, drain, rinse. Which lid to use, how much seed per jar, and soak times for the easiest sprouts.

Microgreens

How to Garnish With Microgreens

How to use a microgreens garnish like a chef: pick by flavour and colour, place them last, keep it small, and 12 garnish ideas for soups, mains, desserts and drinks.

Bread · 40 min

Sprouted Methi Paratha (Fenugreek Flatbread)

Methi paratha made with sprouted fenugreek kneaded into whole wheat dough with spices and yogurt. Soft, flaky, lightly bitter and ready in 40 minutes.

Salad · 15 min

Fennel Orange Salad With Mint

A crisp fennel orange salad with shaved fennel, juicy orange slices, mint, olives and fennel microgreens in a light citrus dressing. 15 minutes, vegan.

Sauce · 10 min

Microgreen Pesto Three Ways: Pea, Sunflower and Broccoli

Microgreen pesto three ways: sweet pea shoot pesto, nutty sunflower pesto and mild broccoli pesto. One easy method, 10 minutes, with nut-free and vegan options.

Sprouts

Are Sprouts Safe to Eat? Sprout and Microgreen Food Safety

Are sprouts safe to eat? Why raw sprouts carry a food-safety risk, who should avoid them, what the FDA and Health Canada advise, how to lower the risk, and allergy notes.

Recipes

Sprout Sandwich Ideas: How to Build a Better One

Sprouts sandwich ideas: which sprouts and microgreens to use, how to layer them so the bread stays crisp, and 8 sandwich combos to try.

Salad · 18 min

Easy Green Superfood Salad

An easy green superfood salad with kale, broccoli microgreens, pea shoots, sprouted lentils, avocado, seeds and a lemon-tahini dressing. 15 minutes, vegan.

Drink · 5 min

Microgreens Smoothie: Base Recipe + 6 Variations

An easy microgreens smoothie with banana, mango and broccoli or kale microgreens, plus 6 variations. Which microgreens blend best and which to skip.

Sprouts

Best Sprouter: Jars vs Trays vs Towers vs Bags

Which sprouter is best? Jars, tray sprouters, clay towers, hemp bags and plates compared: what each is good for, pros and cons, and what to buy first.

Side dish · 15 min

Sprout Slaw With Carrot and Ginger Dressing

A crunchy sprout slaw with carrot, red cabbage and clover sprouts in a zesty ginger-sesame dressing. No mayo, ready in 15 minutes, vegan.

Microgreens

Why Chefs Use Microgreens (and How to Do It at Home)

Why do chefs use microgreens? Flavour, colour, texture and freshness. The favourite chef microgreens, how restaurants use them, and how to plate like a pro at home.

Sprouts

Types of Sprouts and How They Taste

The main types of sprouts, grouped by family, with a flavour chart: mild, spicy, nutty and bitter sprouts, how long each takes, and how to eat them.

Main dish · 40 min

Beetroot Burger With Clover Sprouts

Juicy vegetarian beetroot burgers made with grated beet, sprouted lentils, oats and spices, topped with fresh clover sprouts. Pan-fried or baked.