Woodstock CSA Week 14

MM Graff

Greetings:

Great recipes and ideas for you below

Assorted squash * I KNOW! BUT JUST LOOK AT THE RECIPES 🙂

Cherry tomatoes, Beets, parsley and oregano.

My youtube link:  https://www.youtube.com/user/mmgraff1

Beets and squash: https://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/food-network-kitchen/shaved-summer-vegetable-salad-recipe-2043133

Beet & Squash baked : https://www.farm2counter.com/recipes/vegetarian/baked-summer-squash-beets/  (use your herbs)

Cherry tomatoes and Beet Greens: https://feedmephoebe.com/on-the-job-spaghetti-with-beet-greens-and-blistered-tomatoes/

Basil Pesto with Squash

Summer Squash and beets: Recipe:  Summer Squash Salad with Beets
This recipe uses ALL of the beets — leaves and roots.  If you like raw zucchini in salads this way, you should consider getting a spiralizer or other kitchen utensil that does it easier and quicker.  Beet roots cooked this way have a texture and sweetness similar to dried figs.

Cut the tops off 1 bunch of beets.  Soak the leaves in a bowl of water while you slice the roots in rounds about 1/4″ thick.

Toss the sliced beets with 2 t. olive oil, salt, and pepper.  Arrange on a baking sheet and bake at 350.  When they are lightly browned on the bottom — which will take 15-20 minutes — flip them.  The other side will brown much more quickly.

Meanwhile, drain the beet leaves, cut the stems off and then chop roughly.  Chop 1 spring onion, whites and greens.  Cook the onions in 1 T. olive oil until soft and beginning to brown, then add the beet greens and cook until tender, about 5 minutes.  Season with salt and pepper.

Slice 1 lb. of zucchini  or sunburst squash thinly.  Cut the squash slices into ribbons.  Toss in a bowl with the hot beet greens and allow to sit for 5 minutes.  Dress with 1 T. balsamic vinegar or fresh squeezed orange juice, 1 T. olive oil, salt and pepper.

Serve the salad topped with crumbled goat chevre or feta cheese and the roasted beet slices.