As Spinach microgreens are so intensely flavorful that a handful go a long way.
Spinach microgreens are harvested when the cotyledon leaves have developed but before the true leaves have come in. They are part of the Amaranthaceae family and are related to other healthy foods like amaranth, beets, quinoa, and Swiss chard.
They are rich in nutrients – and the best thing about them is that they give you all the goodness of mature spinach in a much more concentrated form. In other words, the nutrient content is concentrated in the young plants. Spinach microgreens are also a good source of calcium, folic acid, vitamin C, vitamin K, vitamin E, and beta-carotene.
Spinach microgreens are good for eye health, too. That’s because they contain lots of zeaxanthin and lutein. These carotenoids help protect your eyes from the damage caused by sunlight.
