In the kitchen

Elsewhere Pesto

1 5″x 5″ flat of Elsewhere Farm Sunflower Shoots cut, rinsed, and patted dry.

1/2 cup of sunflower seeds

1 clove of garlic

1/2 cup of Parmesan cheese, chopped or grated

1 tablespoon lemon juice

Add all the ingredients to the bowl of a food processor. While processing, stream in olive oil until creamy.  Add salt and pepper to taste. Toss with cooked pasta and fresh cucumber slices. Top with shaved Parmesan if desired.

This is also delicious as a vegetable dip or sandwich spread

BPT – Bacon, Pea Shoots, and Tomato

Update the classic sandwich and make it more nutritious as a bonus!

Click through below to see some great ways to use Elsewhere Farm Microgreens

  • Spaghetti, Pea Shoots, and mushrooms in a brown butter sauce, garnished with Mild Mix Microgreens
  • Spicy Mix Microgreens elevate a potato and corn chowder with roasted shrimp
  • Radish Mix Microgreens on a beef taco
  • Egg white omelette with Mild Mix Microgreens and red and orange pepper
  • Butternut squash soup with caramelized walnuts and Beet Microgreens
  • Chilli with cheese and Spicy Mix Microgreens
  • Candied Micros! Dipped in egg white, then glazed with sugar
  • Candied microgreens top a homemade vanilla ice cream and caramelized walnuts sundae.