Summer squash varieties are rich in Vitamins C, A, B6, and K—all vital for healthy nutrition. Unlike most winter squash, summer squash have edible peels. In fact, the peel or skin of the summer squash contains most of its nutrients. Be on the lookout for varieties like zucchini, pattypan, and and yellow crookneck, which you
Just like black beans and lentils, green beans are legumes, which means they are packed full of plant proteins and nutritious fiber. But unlike those dried beans, we eat them fresh and consume the whole pod. You can find green beans in season in the summertime, along with sweet corn and tomatoes. While many consider
Mutabal is a popular dish in Palestine, Syria, and Lebanon, made with charred eggplant. It’s similar to baba ghanoush, but typically includes yogurt, making it creamier. Serve it as a dip with raw veggies and toasted pita bread, or alongside grilled vegetables or meat. Servings: 4Active Time: 10 minutes | Inactive Time: 30 minutes Ingredients
Panzanella—or bread salad—is the perfect way to use up leftover market bread that has gone slightly stale. (You can make this with bread that isn’t stale, as long as you toast it long enough to dry it out.) Traditionally, panzanella is made with only bread, tomatoes, basil, and dressing, but there are many variations to
This summertime recipe comes from Duane Gibson and Lindsey Giglio of Two Stones Farm + Mill. Duane’s great-grandfather farmed fruit in Colorado, then the family moved to blueberry patches in Northern Georgia. Some of the family vines are cultivated here! In addition to blueberries we grow seedless blackberries, black raspberries, and strawberries. We are growing
Olive oil adds a rich, fruity flavor to this quick bread—and is a healthier fat than butter or shortening. This recipe is a great way to use up extra zucchini. You can also make it with yellow summer squash, but you may need to press out more of the liquid before adding it to the
Cucumbers are in season starting in late May and typically are available throughout the summer and early fall. Cucumbers are great for staying hydrated and cool. Pai huang gua—or smashed cucumber salad—is a traditional Chinese recipe for a hot day. It can be served on its own or alongside chilled rice or noodles. Smashing and
Cucumbers are in season starting in late May and typically are available throughout the summer and early fall. Cucumbers are great for staying hydrated and cool. Servings: 3-4Active time: 15 minutes | Inactive time: 1-2 hours Ingredients Directions
Shakshuka was first prepared in North Africa and the Middle East after tomatoes were introduced to the region from the Americas in the 1500s. It’s popular as a breakfast food, but it also makes an easy and satisfying vegetarian dinner. Try substituting different types of peppers you like from the farmers market to see how
Corn was domesticated by indigenous farmers of Mesoamerica as early as 8,000 years ago. The crop—known as maize—spread throughout what is now North and South America. In the Southern Appalachian region, Cherokee culture is interwoven with cultivation of corn, where it is one of the Three Sisters, typically planted with squash and beans. Servings: 6