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There was a time when Microgreens was fashionable and became the it-crop of the culinary scene. These vegetable confetti are added to boost flavor, add color, and inject some nutrients into dishes. Microgreens are said to contain more concentrated nutrients and flavors than sprouts and older leaves. TexasRealFood showcases some microgreens you can buy in The Lone Star State.

Microgreens

When people say, “Everything is Bigger in Texas,” they probably didn’t have microgreens in mind. But for those in the know, microgreens are bigger. They’re bigger in nutrients and bigger in taste. Studies have shown that microgreens are up to 40x more nutritious than their full-grown counterparts.

So, what are microgreens? How are they different from sprouts? Here in our Texas Microgreen Promptuary, we’ll go over what makes these tiny greens so special. How they’re grown. What types are the best, and how they have grown from being just fancy restaurant garnish to being the next big thing.