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Leek - Large American Flag (Organic)
Leek microgreems have long light green stalks full of savory flavor. They are very small in size, measuring approximately three centimeters in length, and have an elongated, needle-like shape similar to a blade of grass. Each leek is bright green and has a straight, narrow appearance with a rough, black seed husk attached to one end that is fully edible. The greens also have a crisp, succulent, and tender consistency. Micro Leeks have a mild onion-like flavor with a garlic aftertaste and a refreshing hint of cucumber. They have have a mild onion flavor. They are rich in minerals such as potassium, calcium, magnesium, copper & iron.
$10.00 (5.5x7.5 - 1 pad)
$37.50 (11x15 - 4 pads)
$57.50 (11x30 - 8 pads)
Health benefits:
Leek microgreens contain Vitamin A, Vitamin B6, Vitamin C, Vitamin E, Vitamin K, Potassium, Vitamin B6, Manganese, Magnesium, Folate, Riboflavin, Copper, Iron, Potassium, Fiber, and Omega-3 Fatty Acids. Scientific studies have shown that this combination of vitamins and minerals have major health benefits if consumed daily.
How to Use:
There are a lot of ways to use leek microgreens. Toss green vegetable salad with leek microgreens. If you love making sandwiches, put some leek microgreens and make your sandwich crunchier and tastier. Use it as filling for any wrapped food like tacos and spring rolls. On a rainy day and you have a bowl of hot soup in hand, why not sprinkle it with some leek microgreens? This also works for stews, curries, and noodles. You can also sprinkle leek microgreens on any baked food (or add it during baking), like pizza. Leek microgreens are also great on pasta. Pancakes are traditionally accompanied with sweet elements like maple syrup, but savory pancakes taste good too, and you can add leek microgreens to savory pancakes. You can also garnish sushi with leek microgreens. Those who prefer eating soft food can turn microgreens into smoothies – try adding leek microgreens to the mix! Leek microgreens are great mixed with eggs if you are making a breakfast omelet.
Flavor:
It has an amazing flavor and it makes dishes taste better. Roast it or grill it and you already have a tasty side dish. Or slice it into little pieces and put them in soups. Using leeks for a very long time in the kitchen creates a sense of familiarity.
Nutritional Benefits:
Leek microgreens contain vitamin A (in the form of carotenoids), vitamin B6, vitamin C, vitamin E, vitamin K, manganese, copper, iron, folate, dietary fiber, magnesium, calcium, and omega-3 fatty acids. Eating leek microgreens can help the kidney, eyes, bones, and skin while improving our cardiovascular health and lowering blood pressure. Leek microgreens can help you prevent anemia, relieving inflammation, and manage type 2 diabetes. It also helps in preventing cancer while at the same time aiding in weight loss and improving digestion.
Leek microgreens are a healthy tasty microgreen that belong to the allium vegetable family. Leek Microgreens contain a unique combination of flavonoids and sulfur-containing nutrients. Closely related to garlic, onions, shallots, and scallions, their nutrient profile contains over 80 nutrients! The most powerful nutrient in Leeks is kaempferol, a flavanol that may help fight cancer! This microgreen is hugely popular with chefs due to the mild onion flavor and visual appeal they bring to any dish.
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