Get Creative with Winter Veg!
Eating seasonally and locally in the Mid-Atlantic winter means you’re enjoying a lot of sweet potatoes, carrots, and cabbage this time of year. This is a great opportunity to get creative with your produce and try new innovative ways to cook with everything! Running out of ideas to make with your winter veg? We’re here to help! Here are a few out-of-the-box ways to cook some of the popular items in shares this time of the year.
Carrots
Making carrot “lox” is a fun and vegan/vegetarian friendly way to add some extra veggies to your brunch, especially in this recipe where you top them over beet pancakes! Another creative way to use carrots is in hummus or you can pickle them!
Beetroot Pancakes with Carrot Lox & Dill Cream Cheese
By: Natalie Penny
Cabbage
We love that cabbage is such a versatile veggie! We recommend using the leaves for wraps (cold or hot!), or chopping it up and adding to rice paper roll filling. Another great use for cabbage is making sauerkraut and adding it to sandwiches or bowl meals!
Easy Grilled Cabbage Wrap Filled with Sticky Rice
By: WoonHeng
Winter Squash
Obviously soup is the go-to, but if you’re looking to switch it up try making squash fritters or making stuffed shells. Winter squash is also excellent for baking - try it in pie or muffins!
Butternut Squash Fritters with Garlicky Yogurt
By: The Kitchn
Brussels Sprouts
Of course brussels sprouts are always great roasted, but looking for something new to do with them? Try them smashed or shredded in a salad!
Smashed Brussels Sprouts With Balsamic Tahini (Vegan)
By: Walder Wellness
Sweet Potatoes
If you haven’t tried making savory sweet potato waffles, you’re missing out! It’s the perfect way to get some extra veggies in your breakfast and you can add other toppings like eggs or greens. Hasselback sweet potatoes are another idea that not only taste delicious, but have a beautiful presentation for dinner parties or just an elevated weeknight meal!
Sweet Potato Hashbrown Waffles
By: Hebs Sweetly
Order through our Online Farmers Market or sign up for a CSA Subscription!
Ready to cook up some of these recipes? Order winter produce a la carte in our Online Farmers Market ($30 order minimum) or join our CSA!
We’re still accepting sign-ups for our Peak Season (June - November 2024) and Perennial (year-round) CSA! We have multiple share sizes, weekly *and* bi-weekly frequency options, a swap option, and more! Need help finding the right subscription for you or have questions? Email support@moonvalleyfarm.net and we’re happy to help!