Tag: Stir-Fry

  • Winter 2022 CSA – Week 9

    The spring abundance is on it’s way! This week, our members will enjoy the following produce from our farm:

    • Broccolini
    • Bok Choy
    • Sweet Baby Carrots
    • Dill, Bunch
    • Baby Romaine Lettuce
    • Kohlrabi
    • Murasaki Sweet Potatoes
    • Black Spanish Radishes
    • Curly Green Kale (FSO) or Lacinato Kale (WF)

    Did you know that Black Spanish Radishes induce the body’s detoxification enzymes and support healthy liver and gallbladder function? They have an enjoyable little kick. If you’re not a fan of spice, you may peel the skin. I love to thinly slice them and add to salads. Or my favorite taco topping is shredded radishes marinated with a squeeze of lime juice and chopped cilantro!

    Air-Fryer Kohlrabi Fries – Life’s Little Sweets

    Ingredients
    • 2 lbs. 4 ounces Kohlrabi, tops removed, peeled, cut into 1/2 inch wide pieces
    • 1 tablespoon regular olive oil
    • 1 teaspoon Kosher salt
    • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
    • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
    • 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
    • 1/4 teaspoon cumin
    • 1/4 fresh ground black pepper
    Instructions
    1. In a large mixing bowl, add the prepared Kohlrabi pieces, add the olive oil, salt, onion powder, garlic powder, smoked paprika, cumin and black pepper. Mix to combine.
    2. Turn the air fryer to 400°F. Add the prepared Kohlrabi and set to 30 minutes. Halfway through cooking, toss the pieces, so that they cook evenly and pull out pieces that are cooked first. The time may differ between different air fryers. Make sure to check the Kohlrabi pieces when they are close to being done, so they don’t burn.

    Dill Roasted Radishes – A Kitchen Hoor’s Adventures

    Ingredients
    • 1 pound radishes, sliced and cleaned
    • 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
    • 2 tablespoons chopped dill
    • 2 teaspoons kosher salt
    • 1 teaspoon black pepper
    Instructions
    1. Preheat oven to 425.
    2. Toss the radishes with the olive oil, dill, salt and pepper. Spread out on a baking sheet coated with aluminum foil coated with cooking spray.
    3. Bake at 425 for 15 to 20 minutes or until the radishes are crisp tender. Cool slightly before serving.

    Bok Choy Stir Fry – Love and Lemons

    Ingredients

    For the Sauce:

    • 1 ½ tablespoons tamari
    • 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
    • 1 teaspoon fresh lime juice, plus extra lime slices for serving
    • ½ teaspoon honey (or maple syrup if vegan)
    • ½ teaspoon minced ginger
    • 1 small garlic clove, minced
    • ½ teaspoon sesame oil

    For the Stir Fry:

    • 1 tablespoon sunflower oil (or any high-heat oil)
    • 4 ounces shiitake mushrooms, stems removed, sliced
    • ½ small head broccoli, florets chopped, stems peeled into strips
    • 2 scallions, chopped
    • 2 baby bok choy, sliced vertically into quarters
    • ½ cup edamame
    • 1 carrot, peeled into thin strips
    • 4 ounces brown rice pasta *(see note)
    • 2 teaspoons sesame seeds
    • sambal or sriracha, for serving
    Instructions
    1. Make the sauce by stirring together the tamari, rice vinegar, lime juice, honey, ginger, garlic, and sesame oil. Set aside.
    2. In a pot of salted boiling water, cook the noodles according to the package directions until al dente. Drain, rinse and set aside (or leave them in cold water or toss with a little oil to prevent clumping).
    3. Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the shiitake mushrooms and broccoli, stir to coat then let cook 1 to 2 minutes until the mushrooms begin to soften and the broccoli begins to brown. Give the pan a good shake and stir, then add the scallions, bok choy, and edamame. Cook, stirring occasionally for another 2 minutes, until the bok choy and broccoli are tender but still vibrant.
    4. Add the carrots and noodles and toss. Add the sauce, toss again. Add a squeeze of lime. Taste and adjust seasonings. Sprinkle with sesame seeds. Serve with extra lime slices and sambal or sriracha on the side.

    Garlicky Broccolini – Food & Wine

    Ingredients
    • Salt 
    • 2 pounds Broccolini (about 4 bunches)
    • ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil
    • 4 garlic cloves (thinly sliced)
    • 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper
    Instructions
    1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the Broccolini and cook until bright green and barely crisp-tender, about 5 minutes. Drain, reserving 1/2 cup of the cooking water.
    2. In a very large skillet, heat the olive oil with the garlic and crushed red pepper and cook over moderate heat until fragrant, about 1 minute. Increase the heat to high, add the Broccolini and toss to coat with the oil. Add the reserved cooking water and toss occasionally, until the Broccolini is crisp-tender, about 2 minutes. Season with salt and transfer to a platter. Serve warm or at room temperature.

    Lemon Dill Kohlrabi Fritters – It’s A Veg World After All

    Ingredients
    • 2 heaping cups grated kohlrabi
    • 1 cup diced yellow onion
    • ⅓ cup whole wheat flour – can sub all-purpose or oat flour; may need up to ½ cup
    • 2 teaspoon dried dill – or 2 tablespoon fresh
    • 1 teaspoon dried minced garlic – sub 2 garlic cloves or ½ teaspoon garlic powder
    • 1 teaspoon lemon zest
    • ¾ teaspoon Kosher salt
    • 2 eggs – lightly beaten
    • Olive oil – for cooking; can sub canola or avocado oil
    Instructions
    1. Remove the skin from the kohlrabi with a paring knife. Grate the kohlrabi using a hand grater, box grater, or julienne peeler. Transfer to a clean dish towel and squeeze as much water as possible out of it over the sink.
    2. Add the drained, grated kohlrabi to a mixing bowl with the diced onion, flour, dill, garlic, lemon zest, and salt. Pour in the lightly beaten eggs, and mix until the batter comes together. You may want to start with just one egg to see if that is sufficient to bring the batter together. If the batter appears too wet, add one or two more tablespoons of flour.
    3. Take a scoop of batter from the bowl and form a fritter with your hands. They should be about ½-inch thick and 2 inches wide. Place the fritters on a plate, and warm a tablespoon of oil in a large skillet.
    4. Cook the fritters in batches for 2 to 3 minutes on each side until golden brown. Enjoy warm with a dollop of sour cream, yogurt, and/or applesauce, or just plain!

    Notes

    • Use about three heaping cups of veggies total. You may need to adjust the amount of onion you add based on how much kohlrabi you get after grating it.
    • Leftovers will last for up to five days in an airtight container in the fridge.
    • To keep the fritters you already made warm while you cook the other ones, place them on a baking sheet and keep in an oven preheated to 250 degrees F (or use the “warm” setting if you have one). 
  • Winter CSA – Week 4

    This week we’re planning to include the items listed below in the CSA shares:

    • Baby Carrots, bunch – No need to peel, just wash and eat raw!
    • Dill, bunch
    • Scallions, bunched
    • Bok Choy
    • Radishes – French breakfast or pink, bunched
    • Panisse Lettuce – a sweet, delicate flavor similar to butter head lettuce
    • Spinach, bunched
    • Murasaki Sweet Potatoes – Japanese variety, white-fleshed
    • Grapefruit – A Minor Grove, a new partner grower in Melrose, FL

    Recipe Ideas

    We’ll be making lots of salads this week! I love this sunshine salad dressing, and it’s easy to make dairy-free by substituting tahini or dairy-free yogurt.

    Nutrient-rich spinach is here this week, just for you!

    Peanut Butter Banana Spinach Smoothie

    • 1 cup milk
    • 2 cups baby spinach
    • 2 frozen bananas
    • 2 generous TBSP creamy peanut butter

    10 Best Smoothie Recipes from yummly.com

    Grapefruit Vinaigrette from macheesmo.com

    • 2 tablespoons minced shallot
    • 1/2 cup fresh grapefruit juice
    • 1/2 cup olive oil
    • 1 tablespoon sugar (our cane sugar or honey will substitute well)
    • 1/2 teaspoon dijon mustard
    • 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
    • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
    • Dash of hot sauce
    1. Mince shallot very fine and add to a jar with a lid. Add other ingredients and shake well!
    2. Shake right before serving as well.
    3. Vinaigrette will keep well in the fridge for 2 weeks.

    Health Benefits of Bok Choy:

    Bok choy truly is a powerhouse of vitamins, minerals and nutrients. It’s loaded with vitamin A, C and K and contains antioxidants which protect the eyes and a significant amount of calcium and magnesium for strong bones.

    Simple Bok Choy Stir-fry

    • 2 tbsp avocado oil, or oil of choice
    • 1 medium bok choy – cut end off and wash leaves under faucet
    • 1 tsp minced ginger
    • 2 garlic cloves, minced
    • 2 tbsp water
    • salt and pepper
    1. Heat the oil in a wok or sauté pan on medium. 
    2. Add the minced ginger and minced garlic and stir for 30 seconds.
    3. Add the bok choy and use tongs to turn and stir fry the bok choy in the garlic and ginger for 2 minutes.
    4. Pour two tablespoons of water into the pan, cover and let cook for 2 minutes more.
    5. Turn off the heat, add salt and pepper and serve. 

    source: downshiftology.com

  • Garlic Ginger Bok Choy

    Simple and healthy stir-fry served over rice.

    Ingredients:
    2-3 heads of baby bok choy (separate leaves and wash ribs well, sand tends to hide in there)
    4 garlic cloves, sliced
    1 teaspoon grated ginger root
    1 tablespoon sesame oil
    3/4 cup low sodium soy sauce or bragg’s liquid aminos
    sesame seeds for garnish
    salt and pepper to taste

    Optional additional veggies (use any that you have handy)
    1 medium chopped white onion
    1 medium carrot, sliced thin diagonally
    6 tokyo turnips (no greens)
    thinly sliced scallions (small handful)

    Directions:

    • Heat sesame oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add garlic and ginger; cook and stir 1 minute. Add sliced onion and cook for another 3 minutes.
    • Add all remaining vegetables and soy sauce. Cook for 3 to 5 minutes or until the greens are wilted and the stalks are tender-crisp.
    • Season to taste with salt and black pepper or red pepper flakes for a bit of spice :).
    • Add over rice or noodles.
    • Garnish with sesame seeds and enjoy!