Lots of yummy veggies coming to you next week! We'll be sending you beets, carrots, radishes and one of my favorite roots - rutabagas. They are packed with vitamin C and lots of other vitamins and minerals. Cube, dice and boil them with butter, or roast them with other root veggies for a sweet, hardy side dish. We still have plenty of greens growing in our high tunnels despite the cold temps; our kale and collards are especially happy with the brisk weather. Get ready for more kabocha squashes next week. I love to cut mine into large wedges and roast with olive oil and salt, or turn into a creamy soup with coconut milk. I've included a link below with 9 delicious kabocha recipes to inspire you.
The most exciting news is that we will be seeding our first crops of 2021 in the coming weeks! We are enjoying the slower paced winter, but truly looking forward to the exciting growing season ahead. What vegetables do you want more of? What are you most excited about? Let us know!
What's in the box:
Beets
Beets are a mineral rich root vegetable that can help to fight and prevent cancer. Their power comes from their infusion of anti-cancer red phytochemicals called betalains. They are a good source of folate, which is a B-vitamin that supports energy production, heart health and brain development and function. They also contain a healthy amount of potassium, an important electrolyte that balances blood pressure and protects against osteoporosis and kidney stones. And don't forget the fiber! The fiber in a beet can support a healthy microbiome and provide necessary bowel regulation. Growing best in the cool seasons, they are entirely edible, from the tops of their leaves to the bottom of the bulb. Beets store well too. Be sure to separate the greens from the roots and store each in a ventilated closed container in your refrigerator to give them an environment that is cold with high humidity.
Beet popularity has increased recently as people discover tasty ways to use beets. Smaller beets tend to be sweeter, so don't always aim for the large ones. Try shredding raw beets into a salad for a blast of color. Another easy way to prepare them is to roast them in an oven on their own or mixed with other vegetables. Want to get creative? There are great chocolate beet cake recipes that will have you wondering where the beets went! Sharing this sweet root with your friends and family is a great way to nourish not only your bodies, but also your relationships and emotional and social health.
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Recipes
Napa Cabbage Kimchi (add your radishes and turnips to this recipe!)
Sweet Glazed Roasted Root Veggies - Carrots, Radish and Rutabagas
