Boston - February 16, 2009

Turtle Toss

Farming Turtles Microgreens

You’ve never been big on frogs (warts, slime, ew).

But turtles are a whole other story. Especially if they’re in the form of microgreens from Rhode Island’s Farming Turtles.

The greens farm has veered from its restaurant-only track (it’s your favorite chef’s secret weapon) to give home cooks the peppery perk of fresh-cut microgreens. (It has Baxter covered, too, with pet salads made from wheatgrass.)

Toss the spicy blend (mustard greens, arugula, pak choi, and purple daikon) over  steak for a little extra zest, stuff the snow pea shoots into a sandwich, or sprinkle your fave pizza with Genovese basil.

Each container doubles as a centerpiece so you can snip and serve on the spot.

Now look who’s coming out of her shell.

Available at Whole Foods Markets, 340 River Street, Cambridge (617-876-6990 or wholefoodsmarket.com); online at farmingturtles.com.