Healthy Resolutions: Ingredients for Lighter, Health-Conscious Dishes

Infuse Your Menu with Fresh Ingredients for Healthy Lifestyles

With the new year swiftly approaching, many people are aiming to kick off January by implementing healthier habits, especially when it comes to their diet. Support the wave of resolution makers this season by reinvigorating your menu with flavorful and nutrient-dense microgreens, perfect for lighter dishes and health-conscious customers.

Part 1: Looking to update your menu with fresh and healthy ingredient swaps?

When it comes to getting your menu resolution-ready, incorporating fresh flavors and healthy ingredients is key to drawing in diners. With Fresh Origins®, there’s no need for an entire R&D overhaul. Simply swap traditional, full-size greens for nutrient-dense and delicious microgreen mixes or add trending superfoods like Petite® Watercress Tricolor Mix™ to well-known dishes for a health boost.

Micro Antioxidants Mix™

Inspire healthy eating with our Micro Antioxidants Mix™, featuring a colorful and attractive blend of microgreens with various textures and shapes. This showstopping mix highlights antioxidant-rich Broccoli, Dill, Kale, Oregano, Radish Ruby™, Magenta Orach, Savory, Thyme, and other herbs. Embrace fresh citrus flavors, the spicy kick of radish, and hearty cruciferous veggie notes in your next dish. Find more information about Micro Antioxidants Mix™ here.

Micro Antioxidant Mix™ with Seared Salmon, Micro Antioxidant Mix™ Purée, and Daikon Salad
Chef Ryley Eckersley

Micro Italian Mix™

Micro Italian Mix™ is a beautiful blend of Italian herbs and greens, featuring the flavors of Arugula Sylvetta, Basil Genovese, Marjoram, Oregano, Rapini™, Tuscan Kale™, and more. This mix adds a touch of beauty and flavor to lighter dishes like soups, wraps, and even infused in salad dressings as a flavor enhancement that doesn’t come with extra calories. Find more information about Micro Italian Mix™ here.

Petite® Watercress Tricolor Mix™

For an impactful superfood addition, try the Petite® Watercress Tricolor Mix™. A stunning and unique combination of Pink Ice, White Angel & Red Petite® Watercress, it is the ideal upgrade for fresh seafood and specialty salads. This mix not only has brilliant colors but also a strong peppery and spicy flavor. Add it to grilled salmon or mix it with farro as the base of a comforting winter grain bowl. Find more information about Petite® Watercress Tricolor Mix™ here.

Micro Chef’s Blend

This cheerful blend of 15-20 microgreens and colorful edible flowers features a variety of shapes, colors, and textures. Offering bold and intense flavors ranging from earthy and herbal to spicy and citrusy, Micro Chef’s Blend enhances sandwiches, sides, salads, and more. Perfect for turning healthy dishes into a memorable and exciting dining experience. Find more information about Micro Chef’s Blend here.

Part 2: Unique and nutrient-packed ways to introduce classic vegetables on your menu

Bigger is not always better when it comes to fresh vegetables. Minimize your prep work for the same nutritional benefits with the addition of microgreens from Fresh Origins®. With items like Micro Kale Mix™, Micro Arugula, and Micro Broccoli, take the familiar and introduce something new to your health-conscious customers, adding style and a boost of vitamins to lighter dishes and new menus.

Micro Arugula

When it comes to our portfolio of 400+ microgreens and edible flowers, few are as versatile in the kitchen as Micro Arugula. Boasting heart-shaped, brightly colored leaves with an intense spicy flavor that is both nutty and peppery, Micro Arugula is the perfect ingredient to add to a New Year’s resolution inspired menu, from breakfast all the way to dinner. Find more information about Micro Arugula here.

Micro Broccoli

If infusing your dishes with nutrition is a top priority this season, Micro Broccoli is the perfect tool to make major menu impact. Micro Broccoli features tiny dark green leaves packed with anti-cancer properties, offering the same robust flavor and benefits as full-sized broccoli. Ideal for topping soups, appetizers, or salads, it adds a nutritious and flavorful touch to your dishes. Find more information about Micro Broccoli here.

Stevia Tops

Stevia Tops feature an amazingly sweet stevia flavor with beautiful serrated-edged leaves. These vibrant tops add a delicious touch to cocktails, drinks, and desserts, offering a natural sweetness that enhances both flavor and visual appeal. For diners looking to cut down on sugar, Stevia tops provide the perfect, health-conscious solution while still allowing for an elegant presentation. Find more information about Stevia Tops here.

As the new year ushers in a wave of health-focused resolutions, now is the perfect time to refresh your menu with vibrant, nutrient-packed ingredients that cater to consumers who are practicing healthier habits. Give consumers easy choices with the addition of Fresh Origins® Microgreens and Microgreen Mixes, packed with flavor and nutrition that keep your menus feeling fresh all year long.