Green basil

• Digestive Health: Add green basil microgreens to your diet to help with digestion and reduce bloating.

• Anti-inflammatory: Consume them regularly to benefit from their anti-inflammatory properties which can help with reducing inflammation in the body.

• Face Mask: Mix crushed green basil microgreens with honey to create a hydrating and soothing face mask.

• Toner: Infuse green basil microgreens in water, strain, and use the liquid as a refreshing facial toner to help clear and tone the skin

• Hair Mask: Blend green basil microgreens with yogurt and apply as a hair mask to nourish and strengthen your hair.

• Scalp Treatment: Create an infusion of green basil microgreens in warm water and use it as a rinse to promote a healthy scalp and reduce dandruff.

• Smoothies: Blend green basil microgreens into your smoothies for an extra boost of vitamins and minerals.

• Salads and Meals: Incorporate them into salads, sandwiches, and various dishes to enhance flavor and nutritional value

RELATED RECIPES

Caprese Salad with Basil Microgreens

Ingredients:

• 4 ripe tomatoes, sliced

• 1 ball of fresh mozzarella, sliced

• 1/4 cup green basil microgreens

• 2 tbsp balsamic glaze

• 2 tbsp olive oil

• Salt and pepper to taste

  
  Directions:

  1. Arrange tomato and mozzarella slices on a platter, alternating them.

  2. Sprinkle with green basil microgreens.

  3. Drizzle with balsamic glaze and olive oil.

  4. Season with salt and pepper.

  5. Serve as a fresh and flavorful salad.

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     Basil Microgreen and Ricotta Stuffed Shells

     Ingredients:

     • 12 large pasta shells

     • 1 cup ricotta cheese

     • 1/4 cup green basil microgreens, finely chopped

     • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

     • 1 egg, beaten

     • 2 cups marinara sauce

     • Salt and pepper to taste
       Directions:

       1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).

       2. Cook pasta shells according to package instructions and drain.

       3. In a bowl, combine ricotta cheese, green basil microgreens, Parmesan cheese, egg, salt, and pepper.

       4. Stuff each pasta shell with the ricotta mixture and place in a baking dish.

       5. Pour marinara sauce over the stuffed shells.

       6. Cover with foil and bake for 20-25 minutes until bubbling.

       7. Garnish with additional green basil microgreens before serving
          

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          Green Basil Microgreen Pizza

          Ingredients:

          • 1 prepared pizza dough

          • 1/2 cup tomato sauce

          • 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese

          • 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved

          • 1/4 cup green basil microgreens

          • 2 tbsp olive oil

          • Salt and pepper to taste
            Directions:

            1. Preheat oven to 475°F (245°C).

            2. Roll out the pizza dough and place it on a baking sheet or pizza stone.

            3. Spread tomato sauce evenly over the dough.

            4. Sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese over the sauce.

            5. Top with cherry tomatoes.

            6. Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the crust is golden and the cheese is bubbly.

            7. Remove from oven and top with green basil microgreens.

            8. Drizzle with olive oil and season with salt and pepper before serving.