This document describes an enzyme-based analytical chemistry method for measuring nitrate levels using nitrate reductase. Key advantages of this method include being non-toxic, accurate, sensitive, selective, and producing fewer interferences than heavy metal-based methods. The method can measure nitrate levels in complex matrices like salt water, soils, and crops. It is offered in various formats tailored for automated analyzers, laboratories, and field testing to provide a green, reliable alternative to methods using cadmium, zinc, or vanadium.