Handheld Sandwhich Recipies

Microgreens can add a fresh, peppery, or slightly sweet crunch to burgers! Here are some delicious burger recipes featuring microgreens:

1. Classic Beef & Microgreen Burger

Ingredients:

  • 1 lb ground beef (80/20)
  • 1 tsp salt
  • ½ tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 4 burger buns
  • ½ cup microgreens (sunflower, radish, or arugula)
  • 4 slices cheddar cheese
  • 1 tomato, sliced
  • ½ red onion, thinly sliced
  • ¼ cup mayo or aioli

Instructions:

  1. Mix ground beef with salt, pepper, and Worcestershire sauce. Form into patties.
  2. Grill or pan-fry patties over medium-high heat for 3-4 minutes per side. Add cheese on top in the last minute.
  3. Toast burger buns and spread mayo or aioli.
  4. Assemble burgers with tomato slices, onion, and a handful of microgreens.
  5. Serve hot!

2. Spicy Black Bean Microgreen Burger (Vegetarian)

Ingredients:

  • 1 can (15 oz) black beans, drained and mashed
  • ½ cup breadcrumbs
  • 1 egg (or flax egg for vegan)
  • ½ tsp cumin
  • ½ tsp smoked paprika
  • ¼ tsp chili powder
  • ½ cup microgreens (radish or mustard)
  • 4 whole wheat burger buns
  • ¼ cup chipotle mayo
  • 1 avocado, sliced
  • 1 small red bell pepper, sliced

Instructions:

  1. Mix mashed black beans, breadcrumbs, egg, and spices. Form into patties.
  2. Cook in a skillet with olive oil for 3 minutes per side.
  3. Toast buns and spread chipotle mayo.
  4. Layer patty, avocado, red bell pepper, and microgreens.
  5. Serve with sweet potato fries!

3. Salmon & Microgreen Burger

Ingredients:

  • 1 lb fresh salmon, finely chopped
  • ¼ cup panko breadcrumbs
  • 1 egg
  • 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 tbsp chopped fresh dill
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ½ tsp pepper
  • ½ cup microgreens (pea shoots or watercress)
  • 4 brioche buns
  • ¼ cup tzatziki sauce

Instructions:

  1. Mix salmon, breadcrumbs, egg, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, dill, salt, and pepper. Form into patties.
  2. Cook in a skillet for 3-4 minutes per side.
  3. Toast buns and spread tzatziki sauce.
  4. Assemble with the salmon patty and a handful of microgreens.
  5. Serve with a cucumber salad.

4. Turkey & Microgreen Pesto Burger

Ingredients:

  • 1 lb ground turkey
  • ½ tsp garlic powder
  • ½ tsp onion powder
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ½ cup basil microgreens
  • ¼ cup pesto
  • 4 whole-grain burger buns
  • 4 slices mozzarella cheese
  • 1 roasted red pepper, sliced

Instructions:

  1. Mix ground turkey with garlic powder, onion powder, and salt. Form into patties.
  2. Cook over medium heat for 4-5 minutes per side.
  3. Spread pesto on buns and add mozzarella.
  4. Assemble with turkey patty, roasted red pepper, and basil microgreens.
  5. Enjoy with a side of garlic parmesan fries!

Microgreens add a fresh, crunchy, and nutrient-packed boost to sandwiches! Here are some delicious handheld sandwich recipes featuring microgreens:

5. Turkey & Avocado Microgreen Sandwich

Ingredients:

  • 2 slices whole-grain bread
  • 3 oz roasted turkey breast
  • ½ avocado, mashed
  • ¼ cup microgreens (pea shoots or sunflower)
  • 2 slices tomato
  • 1 tbsp Dijon mustard

Instructions:

  1. Spread mashed avocado on one slice of bread and Dijon mustard on the other.
  2. Layer turkey, tomato, and microgreens.
  3. Close the sandwich, slice in half, and enjoy!

6. Caprese Microgreen Panini

Ingredients:

  • 1 ciabatta roll or sourdough bread
  • 4 slices fresh mozzarella
  • 2 tomato slices
  • ¼ cup basil microgreens
  • 1 tbsp pesto
  • ½ tbsp balsamic glaze

Instructions:

  1. Spread pesto on one side of the bread.
  2. Layer mozzarella, tomato, basil microgreens, and drizzle balsamic glaze.
  3. Grill in a panini press or skillet until golden and melted.

7. Smoked Salmon & Microgreen Bagel Sandwich

Ingredients:

  • 1 everything bagel, sliced
  • 2 oz smoked salmon
  • 2 tbsp cream cheese
  • ¼ cup radish or mustard microgreens
  • 1 tbsp capers
  • 2 slices cucumber
  • 1 slice red onion

Instructions:

  1. Spread cream cheese on both halves of the bagel.
  2. Layer smoked salmon, cucumber, red onion, capers, and microgreens.
  3. Close the bagel, slice, and enjoy!

8. Spicy Chickpea & Microgreen Wrap (Vegan)

Ingredients:

  • 1 whole wheat tortilla
  • ½ cup mashed chickpeas
  • 1 tbsp tahini
  • ½ tsp smoked paprika
  • ½ tsp cumin
  • ¼ cup shredded carrots
  • ¼ cup microgreens (broccoli or kale)
  • 1 tbsp hummus

Instructions:

  1. Mix mashed chickpeas with tahini, paprika, and cumin.
  2. Spread hummus on the tortilla and add the chickpea mixture.
  3. Top with shredded carrots and microgreens.
  4. Roll tightly and slice in half.

9. Grilled Chicken & Microgreen Pita Pocket

Ingredients:

  • 1 whole wheat pita, halved
  • ½ cup grilled chicken, sliced
  • ¼ cup microgreens (sunflower or pea shoots)
  • ¼ cup diced cucumbers
  • ¼ cup cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 2 tbsp tzatziki sauce

Instructions:

  1. Open the pita halves and spread tzatziki inside.
  2. Stuff with grilled chicken, cucumbers, tomatoes, and microgreens.
  3. Serve immediately.