Reply
 
Thread Tools
Old 07-04-2006, 01:51 AM   #1  
Beam me up Scotty!
Thread Starter
 
cantforgetthis's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2006
Location: Silly-con Valley, CA
Posts: 411

S/C/G: 310/218/140

Height: 5'6"

Thumbs up Micro Greens! RAVE!

I just found these at Trader Joes and have to rave about them! I've been trying to get more greens into my diet, they're so good for us but I just can't get past the strong smell and flavor. These plants are a form between "sprout" and "baby" and are known to have an even more concentrated form of the nutritional benefits. They were $1.99 for two 1cup servings, but apparently are very easy to grow yourself, just like sprouts or herbs.

I highly recommend these, they can go in salads or mixed into other recipes very well.

Here's a site for more info:

http://www.sproutpeople.com/seed/microgreens.html

Enjoy!
cantforgetthis is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 07-26-2006, 08:41 PM   #2  
Senior Member
 
willmakeit's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2006
Posts: 330

Default

Sprouts and micro-greens are commonly used in Indian Vegetarian diet. Mung bean sprouts, fenugreek sprouts and micro-greens are my absolute favourites.

rather than the fancy and expensive (relatively) things you get in TJ's , I prefer making these at home. get the mung beans/wheat/rice/hard red beans/hard chickpeas/lima beans/fenugreek seeds etc...(you get it cheaper if bought in bulk and in Indian grocery store).

Soak a handful or two overnight with double the water. Then drain and tie the beans in a cotton cloth/thin towel. secure tight with a string/rubber band. now put this in a bowl and cover with lid. Store in a warm dry place for atleast 18 hours.

sprouts are ready! for micro-greens keep 6 hours longer.

U can add these in salads, sandwiches, soups, stirfries, eat raw (salt and pepper), in noodles etc etc... I cook them lightly with indian spices!!!
willmakeit is offline   Reply With Quote
Reply


Thread Tools

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off
Trackbacks are Off
Pingbacks are Off
Refbacks are Off



All times are GMT -4. The time now is 11:29 PM.


We are a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for us to earn fees by linking to Amazon.com and affiliated sites.
Copyright © 2024 MH Sub I, LLC dba Internet Brands. All rights reserved. Use of this site indicates your consent to the Terms of Use.