Amaranth
Deep magenta stems and small, tender leaves — the prettiest thing on the tray and the mildest thing in the box. The flavor is gentle and slightly earthy, closer to young beet green than to anything spicy, so it never argues with what you put it on. Use it where you want color more than punch: over seared fish, across a grain bowl, or scattered on a soft cheese plate. It is the variety chefs reach for when a plate needs to look expensive. Cut it fresh, keep it cold and dry in the clamshell, — the stems soften if they sit in dressing. Ways to use it: • Scattered over seared fish or chicken right before it goes to the table • Across a grain bowl, for color and a little fresh crunch • On a soft cheese plate — goat cheese, honey, crackers • On avocado toast when you want pretty instead of peppery • Tossed into a salad at the last second for the look and the tender leaf
Weekly box: Organic Microgreens, Grown to your order



