Enjoy 8 Healthy Microgreen Recipes For Ramadan

The holy month of Ramadan is a special month of the year where Muslims around the world fast from food and water during sunlight hours for a month. This is the month of self-discipline and feeling empathy for the less fortunate, connect deeply with the Islam religion and being encourage for generosity. There are many physical health benefits of fasting, it is also a good opportunity to start a good habit in well-balance diet and regenerate your body and soul. Read further to discover our Microgreen Recipes For Ramadan!

Consume the right food in moderation is the key, eat well by always choosing ‘real food’ vs greasy or processed food with a healthier cooking method, sugar from natural resources such as fruits and stay hydrated during break fast period. Adding microgreens during fasting month helps to provide the doses of nutrients. Microgreens are a young seedling plants that are harvested after the cotyledon leaves have developed, they are in between a sprout and baby leaves. They are not just a great visual or flavour enhancement, also linked to many health benefits due to its high amounts of vitamins and minerals. Adding microgreens in your diet during fasting month helps to provide the doses of nutrients. It is easier to consume as they are smaller in portion, easier digestible form and pack a punch with higher concentrations of nutrients compare to full grown vegetables.

It is really fun and easy to grow your own microgreens, no green thumb needed! You don’t even need a big space to begin with. They grow well on soil and most of the microgreens grow well on water too. A little window sunlight is more than enough for your microgreens. Still not convinced? Some of the microgreens only need 7 days to harvest! That’s really fast to enjoy your nutrient-rich microgreens! You will enjoy the process of growing and harvesting your own freshly grown microgreens, transform them into your daily healthy Sahur and Iftar meals. Prepare it in your favourite meals during this Ramadan, it will definitely elevate your dishes to the next level.

Stay nourished and energized! Here are 8 quick and easy to recipes for Ramadan prepare recipes with a simple modern take on nutritious meals that will inspire you to cook with microgreens during this Ramadan.

1. Easy and Refreshing Wheatgrass Juice Recipes

Wheatgrass have been labeled as superfood for many years due to its amazing benefits. It is also gluten-free, despite its name. Wheatgrass is young grass from wheat plant seed, it is harvested at its young green days when it reaches its peak nutritional value. Every shots of wheatgrass juice are packed with nutrients! Hence, it is very aligned with the physical benefits of fasting during Puasa month, add this power punch wheatgrass juice into your daily routine during Sahur and Iftar. After a long day of fasting, starting your meal with plenty of non-sugary fluids and natural form of energy is a good habit to a well-balanced diet. It is also ideal to take wheatgrass juice on an empty stomach for the best absorptions of nutrients. However, if you find it too strong or overpowering, we have many more tasty recipes here that is so pleasant and delicious!

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2. Stuffed Dates with Chocolate Dip Microgreen Sunflower

Break fast with dates because it gives you a sensation of fullness and help to avoid overeating. They are easily digested and it gives you right amount of energy after a long day of fasting. Microgreen Sunflower are packed with Vitamins A, B Complex, C, D, E, Calcium, Copper, Iron, Potassium, Magnesium, Phosphorus, 8 Essential Amino Acids, Folic Acid, Zinc. Microgreen Sunflower are a perfect source of complete protein to help repair muscle tissue and boast immune system. This recipe is a fun twist of a classic plain dates. The sweet and savoury combination, with the slight bitterness of the dark chocolate and the fresh juicy crunch from nutty taste Microgreen Sunflower, just perfect!

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3. Ulam Microgreen Salad

This recipe is aromatic, healthy, refreshing and extremely appetizing. We have tweak the traditional Ulam salad combination with our homegrown nutrient-rich microgreens, serve it with our homemade sambal Oelek, it can get really addictive. Alternatively, you can add these mighty microgreens in the traditionally served local herbs and vegetables.

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4. Microgreen Stir-fry Sambal Ikan Bilis

If you don’t fancy Ulam Microgreen Salad, this stir-fry version might suit your taste bud! So tangy and fiery, the combination of this lightly stir-fry freshly harvested microgreens with homemade Sambal Oelek. So refreshing, with the squeeze of lime juice to finish it. So heavenly, when top it with lots of crispy Ikan Bilis!

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5. Mighty Microgreens Omelette

This is a good dish to consider for Sahur, eggs are healthy source of protein to keep you energized for the day. One of the most popular recipes to cook with Microgreens got to be Egg recipe, apart from salad. The taste combination of eggs and Microgreens are just like a perfect friendship, just like spinach with Omelette but for a change now we pair it with Microgreens. This fluffy Omelette stuffed with lots of nutrient-rich Microgreens are great option to jazz up your day.

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6. Kimchi Fried Quinoa with Microgreen Borage & Microgreen Purple Cabbage

Quinoa is a complex carbohydrate and can keep you fuller for a longer period of time. It is much easier to digest than rice, which allows your body to use less energy to process the food. This Kimchi Fried Quinoa recipe is a healthier version of the usual fried rice. They are incredibly flavourful, packed with protein, fermented vegetables and nutrient-rich microgreens. The lightly crunchy texture and melon/cucumber taste of Microgreen Borage is perfect to balance out the spiciness of the kimchi and it’s a great combination to the nutty flavour of Quinoa. We top it with loads of Microgreen Purple Cabbage, they taste just like a mild and tender version of Microgreen Purple Cabbage and they are said to have 40x more vitamin E and 6x more vitamin C than their mature counterpart.

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7. Pumpkin Soup with Microgreen Sunflower

This easy to prepare and nourishing soup is a great recipe to incorporate into your break fast meals. It is comforting, tummy warming, healthy and delicious! The nutty flavour and crunchy texture of Microgreen Sunflower are nothing short of awesome addition with a hint of luxury to any creamy soup, you will not want to skip them on pumpkin soup too. This hearty pumpkin soup recipe is so creamy and incredible flavourful!

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8. Microgreen Convolvulus Kangkung Steamed Squid 2 ways

Microgreen Convolvulus, commonly known as Kangkung/Water Spinach in Malaysia, have a similar taste but slightly tender texture than its matured counterparts. These microgreens can be eaten raw or cooked, both ways are delicious. Here we have 2 easy recipes starring Microgreen Convolvulus and Steamed Squid as the main ingredient, a non-spicy savoury version or a spicy tangy version.

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Hope these microgreens recipes gives you some ideas on how to cook with these tiny mighty greens and eat healthy during this Ramadan. Selamat Menyambut Ramadan and hope you enjoy these Microgreens recipes.

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