Nutritional benefits of endive green microgreens

The endive green microgreens, vitamins and minerals, including:

- protein;

- fats (saturated and polyunsaturated);

- carbohydrates;

- sodium;

- potassium;

- iron;

- calcium;

- phosphorus;

- vitamin A, B1 (thiamin), B2 (riboflavin), B3 (niacin), C and E.

Health benefits

Endive green microgreens are widely used in low-calorie diets:

- low in calories but high in satiating power;

- high water content: helps to keep the body hydrated;

- high in dietary fibre: aids digestion, can help prevent constipation;

- rich in mineral salts (electrolytes): recommended for sports nutrition;

- purifying properties: helps flush out toxins that build up in the body;

- phytosterols: may help reduce cholesterol;

- may help to reduce stress;

- widely used by those suffering from metabolic or enzyme-replacement conditions;

- well suited to people with cardiovascular conditions, high cholesterol, hypertension, metabolic syndrome and Type 2 diabetes.

Taste and use of endive green microgreens

Endive is perfect for salads, alone or mixed with other ingredients.

It is also versatile as a cooked vegetable. It can be sautéed with olive oil, boiled in salted water, or used in meatballs and stuffed pasta.

Try making a delicious endive lasagne, using alternate layers of leaves and pasta. It also goes great on pizzas, and its sautéed leaves are wonderful stuffed in savoury focaccia.