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Recipe: Pea Shoot Savoury Pancakes

Ingredients

  • 3 large organic eggs
  • 1 cup cottage cheese
  • 2 Tbsp extra-virgin olive oil or camelina oil
  • 1/2 cup garbanzo bean (chickpea) flour
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • 2 tsp lemon zest
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 cup chopped pea shoots
  • 3 Tbsp chopped chives

Preparation

  1. In food processor or blender, blend together eggs, cottage cheese, oil, flour, garlic, lemon zest, and salt.
  2. Pulse in pea shoots and chives.
  3. Heat lightly greased skillet over medium heat.
  4. Working in batches, add batter 1/4 cup at a time to pan and cook pancakes until bubbles form on top, about 2 to 3 minutes.
  5. Flip and cook until pancakes are browned on bottom and centers are just cooked through, about 1 minute longer.
  6. Let pancakes cool on metal rack while you prepare remaining batter. You should get at least 10 pancakes.
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Recipe: Lettuce Cups with Roasted Root Veggies & Moroccan Spices

Ingredients:

  • Quinoa
  • Vegetable broth
  • 1 pound beets
  • 1 pound carrots
  • ½ teaspoon of cumin
  • ½ teaspoon of coriander
  • 1 pinch of allspice 
  • Lemon juice
  • Olive oil
  • Greek Yogurt
  • Vertical Harvest Butterhead Lettuce

Instructions:

  1. Cook the quinoa. Use 1 cup quinoa + 1 ½-2 cups vegetable broth. Bring to a boil, cover, lower heat and cook for 20 minutes. Refrigerate to cool. 
  2. Heat the oven to 400
  3. Wash 1 pound of beets, wrap each in foil and put on a baking sheet.
  4. Put 1 pound of small carrot chucks on the baking sheet and toss with olive oil.
  5. Roast until a knife pierces the beets with little resistance, 45 to 90 minutes, and the carrots are tender and browned (remove when done; before the beets).
  6. When the beets are cool enough to handle, peel and cut into small chunks; toss them and the carrots with chopped almonds, ½ teaspoon each of cumin and coriander, a pinch of allspice, lemon juice and olive oil.
  7. Wash and dry the lettuce leaves and spread them over a serving tray.
  8. Add a large spoonful of the root veggie mixture and small spoonful of quinoa to each lettuce leaf 
  9. Top with a dollop of yogurt 
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Recipe: Tomato & Mozzarella Skewers with Micro Basil

Ingredients:

  • Vertical Harvest Teton Tomatoes
  • Vertical Harvest Live Micro Basil
  • Small Mozzarella balls
  • Pine Nuts
  • Balsamic
  • Olive Oil
  • Pesto (local: chasing paradise)
  • Optional: Roasted garlic olive oil

Instructions:

  1. Slice Vertical Harvest cherry tomatoes and mozzarella balls in half and skewer 3 per stick with micro basil in between.
  2. In a separate bowl whisk the balsamic, oil, and pesto.
  3. Plate and drizzle with sauce.

 

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Recipe: MINT STRAWBERRY CHOCOLATE TART WITH GOAT CHEESE & SORREL

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Microgreens on a dessert? Yup, you bet. The tart zestiness of the sorrel adds a crisp and unexpected punch. To make a standard size pie, double the recipe. Gluten-Free.
MAKES 2 MINI TARTS
PREP TIME: 40 minutes
COOK TIME: 15 minutes
TOTAL TIME: 55 minutes
THE CRUST:
1 cup almond flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 Tablespoon cocoa powder 2 Tablespoons maple syrup 1/4 cup coconut oil, melted
THE FILLING:
1.5 ounces of goat cheese, at room temperature
2 Tablespoons greek yogurt 1 Tablespoon maple syrup
THE TOPPING:
About 1-1/2 cups chopped strawberries
Hearty handful of sorrel microgreens
INSTRUCTIONS:
1. To make the crust: Whisk together the almond flour and salt. Add in the maple syrup and coconut oil and whisk until a crumbly dough forms.
2. Divide the dough in half and press the dough into two miniature pie pans (or a regular size pie pan if you doubled the recipe).
3. Use a fork and pierce the dough all over. 4. Stick in the fridge for 30 minutes.
5. Preheat oven to 350 and bake for 15 minutes or until it starts to brown.
6. Remove from oven and let cool before adding toppings.
7. In a blender or food processor, combine the goat cheese, yogurt, and maple syrup. Spread into an even layer on the tart crusts.
8. Top with strawberries and sorrel microgreens.
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Recipe: The Perfect Burger

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When it comes to cooking the perfect burger, a few things are key: Handle the meat as little as possible. Make the patties ahead, and refrigerate until you’re ready for them to hit a hot pan. For best results, use a cast-iron skillet to cook the patties.
INSTRUCTIONS:
1. To make the quick pickled onions, whisk together the first three ingredients and 1 cup water in a small bowl until the sugar and salt dissolve. Place the onion in a jar and pour the vinegar mixture over top. Let sit at room temperature for 1 hour.
2. To make the aioli, add all the ingredients into the base of an immersion blender. Blend on high speed until all the ingredients are incorporated and you have a smooth sauce. Alternatively, blend in a food processor.
3. To make the burgers, shape the beef into 6, 1-inch thick patties. Handle the meat as little as possible – the more you work it, the tougher it gets. Using your thumb, make a shallow depression in the center of each burger to prevent them from ballooning up. Place in the fridge to chill.
4. Meanwhile, heat the oven to 350°F. Spread a thin layer of chipotle sauce on each bun and bake until toasted, 4 to 6 minutes. In a large cast-iron skillet over high heat, warm the oil and butter until melted. Add the patties, working in batches if needed, until browned on each side, about 6 minutes for medium-rare. Remove patties from the heat and let cool. Layer brioche buns with aioli, burger patties, a few onions, a sprinkle of feta and a handful of microgreens.
MAKES 6 BURGERS
PREP TIME: 15 minutes
COOK TIME: 10 minutes
TOTAL TIME: 25 minutes
THE QUICK-PICKLED ONION:
1/2 cups apple cider vinegar 1 tablespoon sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
1 red onion, thinly sliced
THE AIOLI:
2 large garlic cloves
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 cup loosely packed
fresh mint leaves
1 ripe avocado
1/4 cups olive oil
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice 1/4 teaspoon ground mustard
THE BURGER:
2 pounds grass-fed ground beef 1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon butter
1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt Freshly ground black pepper
6 brioche buns
1 1/2 tablespoons chipotle in adobo sauce
1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
1/2 cup microgreens
RECIPE CREDIT: Ms. Renee Lynn
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Recipe: Pho

Broth Ingredients

2 litres meat bouillon
1 tbsp fish sauce
1 tbsp soy sauce
1cinnamon stick
1star anise
1 stick lemongrass , halved lengthwise
1red chili pepper, deseeded, cut into rings
30 ginger, finely grated

Soft-boiled eggs:

4fresh eggs
water, boiling

Soup ingredients

200 grice noodles
200 bean sprouts
1spring onion incl. green part, cut into thin rings
300 beef rump, thinly sliced

To garnish

30 g Micro Greens
1lime, rinsed with hot water, dabbed dry, cut into segments
1 bunch peppermint, leaves broken off
1 bunch coriander, leaves broken off
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Recipe: Local Pizza

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FOR AN EASY PIZZA:
Pea Shoot Microgreens
Micro Arugula
Pizza Dough from Bread & Blossom
Teton Tomme cheese (similar to a parmesan cheese) by Winter Winds Farm
Extra flour for preparation
Top with olive oil and crushed red pepper flakes

FOR THE PIZZA:
Preheat your oven to 450-500 degrees.

The hotter the better. Preheat cast iron skillet or pizza stone. If you don’t have then you can use a baking sheet. If you don’t feel comfortable moving your pizza once made than skip this step! It will still be delicious! Flip bag inside out onto a floured or oiled surface. Do not be afraid to cover your hands in oil or flour. Working in a circular and even rotation roll out dough to desired pizza size. Add your desired toppings and bake until underneath has a beautiful golden color. Usually around 15-25 minutes. Don’t overtop your pizza! Keep it simple. Too many ingredients will be too heavy for the dough to rise.

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Recipe: Zesty Salad

FOR A ZESTY SALAD: 
  • Vertical Vibrant Mix or Rev it Up Mix
  • Teton Tomatoes diced
  • 1/3 cup lemon and oil dressing
  • 1 cup toasted sliced almonds
  • Salt and pepper to taste
FOR THE SALAD:
– In a toaster oven or skillet, toast almonds until golden brown and fragrant. Set aside to cool.
– In a bowl, combine lemon juice and 1 heaping teaspoon salt. Slowly whisk in olive oil.
– Place VH greens in a very large bowl. Sprinkle surface with almonds and then with cheese, if using. Pour half the dressing over the salad and toss. Taste for dressing and salt and add more as needed, tossing to coat thoroughly.
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Recipe: Super Smoothie

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Ingredients
One banana, sliced
4 to 5 large strawberries
¾ cups vanilla Greek yogurt
Approximately 1 cup milk (or to taste)
1 ounce kale or broccoli microgreens, or to taste
Ice, optional

To Prepare
Combine all ingredients in a blender. Blend until smooth. Serve.

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Recipe: Spring Salad

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Truly sunshine in a bowl, this salad is super-simple yet filled with spring-time flavor.
SERVES 1-2 PEOPLE PREP TIME: 15 minutes
SALAD:
1 cup rock chive microgreens
1 cup butterhead lettuce or sweet mix
1 blood orange cut into small pieces
1/2 avocado cubed
1/2 cup of julienned daikon radish
1/4 cup walnut pieces
DRESSING:
1 Tbsp. cold-pressed olive oil 1 Tbsp. lemon juice
1 clove chopped garlic (optional)
A dash of salt and pepper
INSTRUCTIONS:
1. Toss all the salad ingredients together.
2. Shake the dressing ingredients in a lidded jar.
3. Dress, toss, and serve! (Great with a soft-boiled egg)
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