We picked up our first share of the season yesterday! According to the farm, it was a modest share. We thought it was a pretty good amount! But I guess last year was a bad year for crops, so if this is a good year, we are going to get a lot!!! Here is what we picked up:
1 pound asparagus
1 bunch collard greens
1 bunch mustard greens
1 bunch arugula
1 bunch Japanese turnips with greens
1 bunch red komatsuna greens
1 bunch green komatuna greens
3 quarts strawberries! (so yummy btw!)
Yes, spring brings lots of greens! Out of all the veggies we get from the share, the greens are the most difficult for us to use. We don't like just eating them by themselves (unless they are salad greens), so we try to incorporate them in a variety of dishes. We have found that the best way for us to store them is by putting them in a plastic grocery bag with a wet paper towel. This method seems to keep them fresh and crisp for a while.
So last night we made a tasty stir fry. We love stir fry. Chicken, mushrooms, peppers, onions and green Komatsuna greens of course! I cook the chicken and the other veggies first and then add in the greens at the end and cook them until wilted. It's amazing how you grow to love those greens! I use just a little vegetable oil and soy sauce to cook and serve it over brown rice!
Now we must get creative and think of what to do with the rest of the greens! We're thinking of doing a white pizza this week and adding some greens..maybe arugula or turnip greens?
I know for sure now our food budget will see a nice dip! Also... you my friend need to start taking photos :)
ReplyDeleteOh and the pizza idea with greens is a great one! We are planning a pizza on Monday night and I just might toss some of those on there. I like you picking up your share first and giving ideas :)
Can't wait until Wednesday when we pick up our share! I think a white pizza brushed with olive oil arugula, spinach, sauteed onions and tomatoes would be delicious!
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