Asparagus
20 calories for 5 spears Very high folic acid, a B vitamin derivative necessary for blood cell reproduction Asparagus is a bulb that is planted and only picked after three…
Beans and Shallots
Toss beans and chopped shallots with oil and salt on a baking sheet. Roast, stirring twice during roasting time until shallots have caramelized and beans are beginning to brown. Sprinkle…
Grape Juice
Concord – Traditional blue grapes Niagra – White grapes Fox Grapes – Wild, purple All have seedsDeliciousShells are tart Easy recipe for making grape juice Wash grapes and de-stem them. Put 2 cups…
Stuffed Peppers
Hot peppers include cayenne, jalapeno, and habanero Peppers make a great addition to cold salads, sandwiches, stir fries, roasts, soups, and casseroles. Larger varieties can be stuffed with rice and ground…
Lima Beans
High in vitamin C and KStarchy and full of carbohydrates Shell beans, throw away the pods, and prepare the rest steamed or boiled, add butter and salt.
Red Beets
Known for its source of antioxidants which fight cancerHigh in folic acid Wash and cook in water until a fork goes through them, drain, cool and peel beets with your…
Winter Squash
Acorn, Delcarti, Kiri, Black Forest, Hubbard, Turks Turban, Carnival All hard shelled – Cut in half, remove seeds and bake until a fork can take off the meat of the squash. …
Summer Squash
Includes: Patty Pan, Scallop Squash, Yellow Crook neck, Yellow summer squash, and Zucchini. Summer squash do not have as many nutrients as winter squash. Most nutrients are in the peels…
String Beans
String beans, Italian beans- Fava beans, Flat beans, wax beans and purple beans can all be used in a 3 bean salad mixed with vinegar and sugar. All beans can…