Roasting the Harvest

Hooray, summer is here! For a regular 9-5 working lady like myself, this usually doesn't change much in my life other than my wardrobe and need for extra SPF. All of that said, the summer of 2012 has already changed for the better with the addition of The Greene Harvest CSA to my household as detailed on this blog in the past few weeks. An added bonus of this summer is that our wedding is taking place in 5 months! With the warm weather here to stay and the wedding dress all ready for me to slip on, the focus for the next few months will be on health, love, and happiness. All good things.

This weeks take home from the CSA didn't offer any newbies other than parsley. Yet, it was a great crop nonetheless in my eyes. Here are the root veggies that we got. Please note the awesome twisted carrot. I love this stuff!


As a side note, turnips were never a staple on my produce shopping list until now. This was the 2nd week that we were graced with white baby turnips. They are a root vegetable that have a very distinct flavor all their own. Yet another example of enjoying what the season and farmers offer. I enjoy tasting new things and falling in love.

List:

Turnips
Carrots
Shell peas
Snap peas
Italian parsley
Rappini
Cherries

Roasted Baby Turnips and Carrots

1 bunch white baby turnips, scrubbed and left whole
1 bunch of carrots, scrubbed and cut into 4 pieces
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
Salt and pepper

Preheat oven to 400 degrees

Place your cleaned and chopped root vegetables into your roasting pan.

Sprinkle your olive oil over with veg and season with salt and pepper.

Roast for 25-30 minutes until fork tender a bit of brown shows.



Serving Tip:

Serve along side your favorite protein or make a meatless meal by serving along side some nutty quinoa or cous cous. The first time that we made this, we ate it as a snack at room temperature. Roasted veggies are so versatile, sweet and nutty.

Although this weeks recipe isn't mind blowing or inventive, sometimes simple can be just what you need. Boring and healthy can be a great balance to some of the richer foods we indulge in throughout the seasons. Another great find at the CSA. I have fallen for turnips!

Happy Independence Day and happy eating to all! Be safe.

Location:Brooklyn, New York