Photo from Johnson's Backyard Garden
Every Saturday I pick up a box of veggies from Johnson's Backyard Garden's CSA program. I've been a happy, and well-fed CSA customer for a while now. Though I thoroughly enjoy having a suprise batch of top-quality veg every week, figuring out how to cook it all can sometimes be a challenge. I figured it if is a challenge for me, an avid cook, it must be a challenge for other folks too.
I've decided to start doing a weekly (or mostly weekly) hangout via G+ to talk a little about my weekly bounty and what I might do with it. I'm also going to gather a little collection of recipe links each week from my own blog and others across the web with great seasonal veggie ideas.
For even more ideas, check out my CSA Ideas Pinterest Board, or visit the Johnson's Backyard Garden Recipe Exchange Forum.
Have a question about a particular veggie? Leave it in the comments.
Without further ado, I give you this week's roundup of seasonal veggie recipes:
Radishes
- Quick Pickles for Banh Mi, Sushi, or Snacks
- Radish and Goat Cheese Napoleons by Pham Fatale
- Roasted Radishes with Tarragon Butter from Blurp
Bok Choy
- Quick Pickled Bok Choy Salad (Recipe coming Monday)
- Bok Choy with Shitake Mushrooms from Love Food Eat
- Red Curry with Boky Choy and Sweet Potato from Healthy Green Kitchen
Broccoli
- Cheddar and Carrot Chowder with Broccoli
- Quick Shrimp & Broccoli Stir Fry
- Broccoli Ginger Dumplings from Five and Spice
Kale
- Flaky phyllo burritos. stuffed with kale, tofu, and artichokes from Bittersweet Blog
- Kale Pizza from Melting Pot
- Kale Chips with Miso Dipping Sauce from Love and Lemons
Sweet Potatoes
- Spicy Sweet Potato Fritters
- Creamy Chipotle Sweet Potato Casserole
- Sweet Potato Ice Cream from Bonnie the Baker
Beets
- Chocolate Beet Cakes
- Roasted Beet Hummus from Grab a Plate
- Gingery Pickled Beets from First Look Then Eat
Summer Squash
- Zucchini and Yellow Squash Spaghetti from Mel's Kitchen Cafe
- Vegetable Tian from For the Love of Cooking
- Mediterranean Pasta Salad with Raw Squash from Cookie + Kate
Sweet Peppers
- Creamy Red Pepper and Roasted Carrot Soup
- Sweet Mini Pepper Quesaditas from Scarletta Bakes
- Polenta Cups with Sweet Peppers, Manchego, and Almonds from Table Talk
Eggplant
- Roasted Rosemary Eggplant Medallions
- Spicy Eggplant Tofu in Black Bean Sauce from Pham Fatale
- Roasted Eggplant and Black Lentil Soup Recipe from Fake Food Free
P.S. I just thought I should let you guys know that I'm not sponsored or anything by Johnson's Backyard Garden – just a fan and a happy customer. There are tons of other great CSA programs in Austin, and plenty in the rest of the U.S. too. Check out LocalHarvest.org to find a CSA program or local farm stand/market near you.