08-31-23
Elevate Your Side Dishes with Algae
With a long holiday weekend nearly upon us, there’s no doubt most people are busy preparing for those end-of-summer backyard barbecues that are nearly synonymous with Labor Day Weekend. Whether you’re planning to host an event yourself or will be taking a side dish to your friends’ party, why not take it to the next level by using algae to give it a nutritional boost?
As Mother Nature’s most perfect superfood, organic Wild Microalgae offers an easy and convenient way to add some extra vitamins, minerals, protein, and antioxidants to your favorite side salads, dips, and other side dishes. Plus, its vibrant blue-green color will transfer to your dish, making it a beautiful dish to add to any table.
Not sure what kind of algae-infused dish you want to take to your end-of-summer celebration? Here are a couple of our favorites you can try.
Vegan “Cheese” and Algae Dip
Inspired by a recipe shared by Iraide’s Cooking Lab, this delicious dip mixes nuts, seeds, and algae to create a delicious, vegan-friendly dip that is sure to delight.
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups sunflower seeds
- ¼ cup nutritional yeast
- 2 ½ cups arugula
- 1 clove garlic
- 1 tablespoon white miso
- 4 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
- ½ cup water
- 2 servings Wild Algae Blend
- Salt and pepper to taste
Directions
Start by soaking the sunflower seeds in water for about 4 hours. Then add the sunflower seeds, nutritional yeast, and garlic to a food processor, blend thoroughly, and set aside. Use the food processor to mix the arugula, lemon juice, vinegar, white miso, water, and olive oil. Combine the two mixtures and blend again until you achieve your desired consistency.
Algae Dipping Sauce
A simple and delicious dip for your favorite fruits! It pairs especially well with honeydew melon or watermelon.
Ingredients
- 1 serving Wild Algae Blend
- 4 tablespoons raw honey
- 2 tablespoons coconut water
- 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
Directions
Whisk all ingredients together in a small bowl. Serve immediately alongside the diced melon of your choice.
Want some more recipe inspiration? We’ve got you covered! Check out our recent blog post for some more recipe ideas that will definitely be fan favorites at your next backyard barbecue.
Oh! And if you do whip together one of the delicious, nutrient-packed dips, be sure to share it with us over on Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter. We’d love to hear how it went.