{"id":25859,"date":"2016-08-07T06:00:45","date_gmt":"2016-08-07T13:00:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/shescookin.com\/?p=25859"},"modified":"2019-06-23T13:30:41","modified_gmt":"2019-06-23T20:30:41","slug":"easy-and-versatile-avocado-micro-basil-pesto-sauce","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/shescookin.com\/easy-and-versatile-avocado-micro-basil-pesto-sauce\/","title":{"rendered":"Easy and Versatile – Avocado, Micro Basil Pesto Sauce"},"content":{"rendered":"

You’re probably most familiar with microgreens<\/strong> as a healthy garnish that lends a momentary bite and pop of color to salads and soup, but it turns out scientific research now proves that these tiny seedlings harvested and eaten when they are just a few inches tall are a real superfood packed with antioxidants and other health-promoting nutrients.<\/p>\n

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A 2010 study published in the Journal of American Society for Horticultural Science reported that\u00a0young lettuce seedlings, harvested 7 days after germination, had the highest antioxidant capacity\u00a0as well as the highest concentrations of health-promoting phenolic compounds, compared with their more mature counterparts.<\/p>\n

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Flavors of microgreens vary just as the mature greens do; basil microgreens taste\u00a0just like\u00a0basil\u00a0\u2013 but more intense.\u00a0Arugula is one of the most popular\u00a0microgreens\u00a0due to its distinctive tangy, nutty almost astringent\u00a0flavor\u00a0which is well developed in even tiny seedlings.\u00a0Radish microgreens have a surprising flavor and some varieties are as hot and pungent as a fully mature radish root.<\/p>\n

When making a pesto with the basil microgreens, you use only a fraction of the amount due to their intense flavor while luscious avocado lends a creamy texture and replaces some of the oil. Extremely versatile, fabulous as a pasta sauce, brushed on chicken or fish, as a dressing to brighten salads, or a tasty dollop in soup.<\/p>\n

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Avocado, Micro Basil Pesto Sauce<\/div>\n\t\t
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10<\/span> mins<\/span><\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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\n\t\tWhen making a pesto with the basil microgreens, you need only a fraction of the amount due to their intense flavor while luscious avocado lends a creamy texture and replaces some of the oil.<\/em>\t<\/div>\n\t
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\n\t\t\t\tCourse:<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\tAppetizer, Condiment\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\tServings<\/span>: 1<\/span> \/2 cup<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\tAuthor<\/span>: Priscilla<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t
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  • \n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t4<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tgrams<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tUrban Produce basil microgreens<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t
  • \n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t1<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\ttablespoon<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tMeyer Lemon juice<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t
  • \n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t1<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tclove<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tgarlic<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tminced<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t
  • \n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t1\/4<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tcup<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\textra virgin olive oil<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/ul>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t \t \t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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      In a mini processor or blender, blend the avocado, microgreens, lemon juice, and garlic while adding the oil a little at a time until fully emulsified.<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t
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      Recipe may be doubled.<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t
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      For the easy, one skillet, vegetarian meal shown you will need fresh sushi-grade albacore tuna, heirloom tomatoes and green beans. Heat a skillet, preferably cast iron, over med-high heat. Drizzle with olive oil. Coat the albacore steaks with a spice rub of your choice, when the skillet is smoking, sear the albacore and cook for about 2 minutes, turn and sear on the other side for 2 minutes. Albacore steaks are best when rare or medium-rare in the center. Remove steaks and add the par-cooked green beans to char. Add the heirloom tomatoes and cook just long enough to soften. Plating: Place a spoonful of pesto on the plate, spread with a soft spatula, place the albacore steak and artfully arrange the vegetables around. Garnish with a dollop of pesto and basil leaves.<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/ol>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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      Read about Urban Produce’s patented High Density Vertical Growing System<\/a> that is the future of agriculture and offers a solution to food deserts and world hunger.<\/p>\n

      You can find Urban Produce organic cut microgreens in select Whole Foods, Gelsons, Albertsons, Vons, and Pavilions! Visit their website to find a store near you! OR<\/p>\n

      Pop by their Farm Store on Saturdays from 8 a.m. \u2013 2 p.m. for wholesale pricing on 100% USDA-certifed organic produce!<\/p>\n

      Urban Produce Farm Store
      1 Marconi, Suite F, Irvine, CA 92618<\/p>\n