So what wonderful produce did my box hold for me this week....
Garlic Scapes
The garlic scape is the stem from which the seed head of the garlic bulb is formed. As the bulb begins to grow and mature, the garlic stalks lengthen. As it grows, the garlic scape begins to curve. The scape has a great deal of flavor, although the stalk never reaches the same level of pungency as the bulb. Young garlic scapes are very tender. As the plant continues to mature, the garlic scape gradually begins to straighten, creating more support for the bulb. At this juncture, the garlic scape is much tougher and less appealing.
Pac Choy aka Bok Choy
It has dark green leaves and white celery-like stalks that have a mild, slightly peppery flavor. Both the greens and the stalks are popular in salads and the stalks are often used in stir-fry recipes. When selecting, look for a firm compact head with fresh leaves.
Nutrition
A good source of vitamin C and anti-oxidants, pak choy also provides some iron, folate and dietary fiber
Buying & storing
Choose pak choy with bright leaves and crisp, pale stems. Store in a sealed plastic bag in the fridge for three days.
Preparation
All parts of baby pak choy are edible. Wash, then slice as desired.
Cooking tips
Stir-fry with broccoli, chestnuts and soy sauce. Serve with steamed fish.
Stir through Asian noodle soups at the end of cooking.
Kohlrabi
Choose pak choy with bright leaves and crisp, pale stems. Store in a sealed plastic bag in the fridge for three days.
Preparation
All parts of baby pak choy are edible. Wash, then slice as desired.
Cooking tips
Stir-fry with broccoli, chestnuts and soy sauce. Serve with steamed fish.
Stir through Asian noodle soups at the end of cooking.
Kohlrabi
A tasty vegetable that you can eat either raw or cooked.
Nutrition
It's loaded with antioxidants, it's a good source of fiber, and its high vitamin C content helps protect cells from free radicals that can damage the body and cause disease. Kohlrabi is also rich in essential minerals like calcium, magnesium, phosphorous and potassium.
A half-cup of kohlrabi offers 245 grams of potassium, 25 I.U. of vitamin A, 43.4 milligrams of vitamin C, 11.3 micrograms of folic acid, 16.8 mg of calcium and about 10 mg of choline. It's a low-fat vegetable with only 19 calories in a half-cup serving that provides a healthy 23 mg of omega-3 fatty acids and 1.5 grams of protein.
Kohlrabi tastes mildly like broccoli with just a hint of cabbage.
How to Prepare Kohlrabi
Kohlrabi stores well and can be refrigerated for up to a month. If using it raw in a salad, you can chop both the orb and the leaves and add to lettuce or other greens for a nutritious cold dish.
You can steam kohlrabi in a small amount of water, then lightly salt it to bring out its delicate flavor. Even the leaves can be steamed like spinach.
Diced or chopped kohlrabi makes a flavorful addition to any stir-fry. Lightly cooked, it will retain its crisp texture. Read more: Kohlrabi Nutrition Information eHow.com
Strawberries: Northeaster and Jewel
Aspargus
Radish: Cherry Belle and Pink Beauty
A half-cup of kohlrabi offers 245 grams of potassium, 25 I.U. of vitamin A, 43.4 milligrams of vitamin C, 11.3 micrograms of folic acid, 16.8 mg of calcium and about 10 mg of choline. It's a low-fat vegetable with only 19 calories in a half-cup serving that provides a healthy 23 mg of omega-3 fatty acids and 1.5 grams of protein.
Kohlrabi tastes mildly like broccoli with just a hint of cabbage.
How to Prepare Kohlrabi
Kohlrabi stores well and can be refrigerated for up to a month. If using it raw in a salad, you can chop both the orb and the leaves and add to lettuce or other greens for a nutritious cold dish.
You can steam kohlrabi in a small amount of water, then lightly salt it to bring out its delicate flavor. Even the leaves can be steamed like spinach.
Diced or chopped kohlrabi makes a flavorful addition to any stir-fry. Lightly cooked, it will retain its crisp texture. Read more: Kohlrabi Nutrition Information eHow.com
Strawberries: Northeaster and Jewel
Aspargus
Radish: Cherry Belle and Pink Beauty
Edible Pansies
Endive
Lettuce: New Red Fire and Deer Tongue
Be sure to check out Tallgrass Grocery and help start the Coop here in West Des Moines! A great way to purchase organic and local foods!
Until next time...
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