Arugula Microgreens
Crop Guide: Everything You Need to Know about Arugula Microgreens
In this guide, we are going to cover all the need-to-know details about arugula microgreens, including health benefits, recipes, and facts that you can share with your friends and family.
What are arugula microgreens?
What do arugula microgreens pair well with?
Recipes that use arugula microgreens
What are the health benefits of arugula microgreens?
What are arugula microgreens?
Arugula microgreens are the young seedlings of the arugula plant that are harvested when they are just a few inches tall.
Microgreens are a type of vegetable or herb that is grown in soil or other growing mediums for a short period, typically 7-21 days, and then harvested as soon as the first little leaves appear.
Arugula microgreens facts
Small and mighty, arugula microgreens are more complex than you may think. Check out these fun facts:
Arugula microgreens have a higher concentration of nutrients than mature arugula leaves, making them a nutrient-dense food.
Arugula microgreens are often used in fine dining as a garnish for dishes, adding a pop of color and flavor to the plate.
Arugula microgreens can be used as a substitute for mature arugula in recipes, adding a similar flavor and texture to dishes.
Arugula microgreens are a popular ingredient in juicing and smoothie recipes, adding a fresh, nutrient-rich boost to drinks.
What do arugula microgreens pair well with?
Arugula microgreens have a peppery and slightly bitter flavor that pairs well with a variety of foods. Here are some foods that arugula microgreens enhance:
Salads
Sandwiches
Eggs
Pasta
Pizza
Seafood
Recipes that use arugula microgreens
Arugula microgreens add flavor and texture to salads. You can mix them with other greens, such as spinach or kale, and add your favorite toppings, such as tomatoes, cucumbers, feta, and avocado, or pop them into a sandwich to add some well-needed crunch and crispness.
Arugula microgreens are also a popular pizza topping and pair well with a variety of other toppings, such as tomatoes, mushrooms, and goat cheese.
What are the health benefits of arugula microgreens?
Arugula microgreens are a nutrient-dense food that offers a range of potential health benefits. Here are some of the health benefits of arugula microgreens:
Rich in nutrients: Arugula microgreens are packed with vitamins and minerals, including vitamin C, vitamin K, folate, calcium, and potassium.
Loaded with antioxidants: Arugula microgreens are rich in antioxidants, which can help protect the body from damage caused by free radicals.
Help lower inflammation: Arugula microgreens contain compounds that may help lower inflammation in the body, which is linked to a range of chronic diseases.
Support heart health: Arugula microgreens may help support heart health by reducing cholesterol levels, improving blood pressure, and reducing inflammation.
Strengthen bone health: Arugula microgreens are a good source of calcium, which is essential for bone health. They also contain vitamin K, which is important for bone density and may help reduce the risk of osteoporosis.
Support digestive health: Arugula microgreens contain fiber, which is important for digestive health. They may also help promote the growth of beneficial gut bacteria.
Contain anti-cancer properties: Arugula microgreens contain compounds that may have anti-cancer properties. Studies have found that arugula may help inhibit the growth of cancer cells in the body.
This Week’s Harvest
This Week’s Harvest is a one-time purchase to taste the season's goodness. It includes vibrant greens, fragrant herbs, crisp microgreens, and hearty root vegetables, all freshly harvested and delivered to your front door.
Taste This Week’s Harvest for yourself, and then let us know your thoughts. Or, come by for a tour. We are always eager to meet the families we feed and to show off exactly where our food came from.
And we can do so all season long.
Area 2 Farms offers different harvest subscription options to meet your family’s needs. Check out the 4-Week and the 10-Week Farm Subscriptions to choose what works best for you.
