Vegetables

CSA Challenge: Kohlrabi Slaw with Avocado Dressing

Kohlrabi was described to me as radish-like, but I think it's much tastier! Prep: 25 minutes Ingredients 4 or 5 small kohlrabies, about 1 pound ½ avocado 5 tablespoons olive oil 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar 1/3 cup sour cream or yogurt ½ teaspoon sea salt 1½...

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Riced Cauliflower Fried Rice

Sure looks like fried rice! Start to finish: under 1/2 hour Ingredients 1 T + 2 tsp sesame oil (or vegetable oil) 4 c riced cauliflower 1 c frozen mixed vegetables (or fresh vegetables chopped small) 2 green onions, chopped Salt & pepper 2 cloves garlic, minced 2...

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Indian-Spiced Corn Soup with Yogurt

We could eat corn on the cob every day (debate still continues whether it's better on the grill or in the microwave, but that's for another time...), but once in a while it's nice to have it in a different form. This soup has lots of flavor! Start to finish: about an...

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Grilled Cauliflower with Lemon and Parmesan

Cauliflower "steaks" are really popular now - this recipe can compete with the best restaurants! Prep: 10 minutes; Grill: 15 minutes Ingredients: 1 head cauliflower 1/4 cup olive oil 2 tablespoons lemon juice 2 tablespoons minced fresh basil 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano...

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CSA Challenge: Half-Sour Pickles

Pickling cucumbers in today's CSA, and it turns out pickles are really easy to make! Prep: about 15 minutes; Let sit overnight. Ingredients 12 pickling cucumbers 1 garlic clove 6-8 sprigs dill 1 tsp. pickling spices (see below) ¼ cup kosher salt ¼ cup white vinegar 2...

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Sauteed Green Beans and Tomatoes

Pretty looking dish, with the contrasting green and red. Prep time: 10 minutes; Cook time: 5-8 minutes; Total time: 18-20 minutes Ingredients ½ pound green beans, trimmed 1 teaspoon olive oil ¼ cup onion, chopped 2 tomatoes, cut into 1/2 inch pieces salt and pepper...

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CSA Challenge: Pickled Beets

Another way to use cooked beets. Time after beets are cooked: Prep time: 30 minutes; Cool at room temperature and refrigerate 4-6 hours before serving. Will keep about a week. Ingredients 4 cups cooked beets 1 medium onion (optional) 1 cup cider or wine vinegar 1 cup...

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Corn and Potato Chowder

A filling chowder made with fresh corn and potatoes from my CSA. Original recipe called for frozen corn, so this can be made any time during the year. Start to finish 45 minutes. Ingredients 3 T butter 1 onion, chopped 1T flour 32 oz chicken or vegetable broth 2 1/2...

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Brazilian Black Beans in the Pressure Cooker

Got a pressure cooker? This recipe is easy, authentic, and (relatively) quick in the pressure cooker. It's doable on the stove top, just allow about 2 1/2 hours to cook the beans. Prep time: 5 minutes; Cook time: 15 minutes; let stand about 30 minutes; finish hands-on...

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