{"id":13130,"date":"2014-03-21t06:19:04","date_gmt":"2014-03-21t06:19:04","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/dpetrov.2create.studio\/planet\/wordpress\/what-you-didnt-know-about-microgreens\/"},"modified":"2023-02-28t18:46:22","modified_gmt":"2023-02-28t18:46:22","slug":"what-you-didnt-know-about-microgreens","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"\/\/www.getitdoneaz.com\/story\/what-you-didnt-know-about-microgreens\/","title":{"rendered":"what you didn’t know about microgreens"},"content":{"rendered":"

 
\n\"\" they have been used for years by chefs to garnish or add that extra kick to dishes, but it was not until recently that government researchers<\/a> and others truly began to unlock all the facts and benefits of these bright and bold little microgreens that pack a flavorful and nutritious punch. here are five things you probably don\u2019t know about microgreens (if you know about microgreens).<\/p>\n

1) there are dozens of microgreen varieties<\/strong><\/p>\n

people often believe the number of microgreens produced and available on the market is a small fixed number of plants. this is not true. in actuality, there are many dozens of varieties including everything from carrots and spinach to beets and mustards and beyond. this producer<\/a>, for example, has over 115 different varieties of microgreens available for consumers. many smaller farms produce about 10-15 varieties at a time.<\/p>\n

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bringing microgreens to your table<\/h2>\n

after watching jenn flynn whip up some of graffiato\u2019s<\/a> signature appetizers, and taking a bite of the compressed asian pear salad, i finally understood why restaurants like graffiato invest in these tiny greens.<\/p>\n

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i used to be the foodie<\/a> who would brush aside those tiny greens off of my appetizers and entrees, thinking that they were just a decorative element. after another forkful of salad, i realized what my taste buds had been missing out on. in just a green that is the height of my pinky finger, it delivers an action-packed taste that adds a little bit of a spice and crunch to a traditionally sweeter dish. <\/p>\n

i was so intrigued by the action packed flavor that exploded in my mouth that i wanted to use these greens in my own dishes at home. so i asked jenn where she gets her microgreens and how she knows how to pick the right type of microgreen to garnish her dishes. because with 25 varieties of microgreens<\/a> that can\u2019t be bought at your local supermarket, the hunt for the perfect green can be dicey, but don\u2019t let these greens intimidate you! they are easier to use then you think! <\/p>\n

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here are some of jenn\u2019s tips on how to you can use microgreens \u201cadd a little dash or a little spike to your dish\u201d at home: <\/p>\n