How long does it take to make Sorrel Microgreens Pesto Pasta?
This recipe takes approximately 25 min total.
25 min
· Serves 2
· Updated February 21, 2026
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Sorrel microgreens are best added fresh as a finishing ingredient. A vibrant twist on classic pesto, this sorrel microgreens pasta dish is both tasty and packed with nutrients.
This recipe takes approximately 25 min total.
Sorrel microgreens work best as a fresh finishing ingredient, adding color, texture, and a just-cut flavor that stands out right before serving.
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150g pasta of choice (spaghetti or penne)
1 cup sorrel microgreens
1/4 cup pine nuts, toasted
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/4 cup olive oil
1 garlic clove
Salt and pepper to taste
Cook the pasta according to package instructions; reserve 1/4 cup of the pasta water and drain the rest.
In a food processor, combine sorrel microgreens, toasted pine nuts, garlic, and Parmesan; pulse until finely chopped.
Slowly drizzle in olive oil while the processor is running until the mixture is smooth. Add reserved pasta water as needed for consistency.
Toss the cooked pasta with the sorrel pesto and season with salt and pepper to taste.
Serve warm, garnished with additional Parmesan if desired.
Microgreens are young edible plants harvested shortly after germination. Published research reports that nutrient and phytochemical concentrations vary substantially by species, seed source, growing conditions, harvest stage, and storage, so crop-specific health claims should be interpreted cautiously.
• Microgreens have been studied as sources of vitamins, carotenoids, minerals, and other bioactive plant compounds.
moderate evidence• Nutrient composition cannot be assumed to be identical across microgreen varieties or production systems.
strong evidence• ChefPax presents this crop primarily for culinary flavor, texture, freshness, and menu variety rather than as a treatment or medical product.
strong evidence1. Assessment of Vitamin and Carotenoid Concentrations of Emerging Food Products: Edible Microgreens — Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry, 2012
2. Microgreens: Production, Shelf Life, and Bioactive Components — Critical Reviews in Food Science and Nutrition, 2017
3. Yield performance, mineral profile, and nitrate content in a selection of seventeen microgreen species — Frontiers in Plant Science, 2023
4. Specialty Greens Pack a Nutritional Punch — USDA Agricultural Research Service, 2014