Munay Kitchen Inspo for Home Cook

Tatsoi: A Versatile Green to Try

Tatsoi, a leafy green in the Brassica family, is a delicious and nutritious addition to your meals. With its mild flavor and tender texture, it can be enjoyed in a variety of dishes.

Cooking with Tatsoi

Tatsoi can be cooked in many ways, including:

• Stir-fries: Add tatsoi to your favorite stir-fry recipes for a boost of nutrients and flavor.

• Soups and stews: Toss tatsoi into soups and stews for a hearty and healthy meal.

• Salads: Use tatsoi as a base for salads or add it to mixed greens for a fresh and crunchy texture.

• Sautéed: Sauté tatsoi with other vegetables, such as carrots, beets, turnips, bunched broccoli, or delicata squash, for a simple yet flavorful side dish.

• Pasta dishes: Add tatsoi to pasta dishes for a nutritious and satisfying meal.

Recipe Ideas for our Ananda Gardens CSA Members

Here are a few recipe ideas using tatsoi and other CSA ingredients:

• Tatsoi and Veggie Stir-Fry: Sauté tatsoi, carrots, beets, turnips, bunched broccoli, and onions in a wok with your favorite stir-fry sauce.

• Hearty Tatsoi Soup: Combine tatsoi, carrots, turnips, and delicata squash in a pot with vegetable broth, herbs, and spices. Simmer until the vegetables are tender.

• Tatsoi and Garlic Pasta: Sauté garlic in olive oil, add tatsoi, and cook until wilted. Toss with cooked pasta and Roasted pumpkin seeds.

Tips for Cooking Tatsoi

• Don't Overcook: Tatsoi can become tough if overcooked. Cook it quickly to preserve its tender texture.

• Experiment: Don't be afraid to experiment with different cooking methods and flavors to find your favorite way to enjoy tatsoi.

  
  

By incorporating tatsoi into your meals, you can enjoy a delicious and nutritious vegetable that is easy to grow and versatile in the kitchen.

Exciting News: Winter CSA Share Now Available!

We are thrilled to announce our first-ever Winter CSA share! Starting from the first week of December through the last full week of January, you can enjoy fresh, local, nutrient-dense vegetables all winter long.

What’s Included?

• Greens: Spinach, lettuce mix, microgreens, salad mix, kale, Swiss chard, collard greens, bok choy, cilantro

• Root Crops: Carrots, potatoes, beets, salad turnips, radishes

• Winter Squash: Delicata, butternut, buttercup, Honeynut

• Onions and Garlic

How It Works Choose between weekly pickup at our New Farmstand or convenient home delivery.

Why Join Our Winter CSA? Thanks to our dedicated farm team and a new insulated farmstand, we are extending our season to bring you the freshest produce even in the cold months. Our storage crops are already harvested and ready, and our winter greens are thriving in our greenhouses.

Join Us! Be part of this exciting first and continue enjoying fresh, local vegetables into 2025. Sign up now and ensure your spot in our Winter CSA share!

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Munay Kitchen Home Cooking inspiration: Fall soups with CSA Week 4 Ingredients

Here are seven delicious fall soup ideas using legumes and the ingredients of our week 4 of our fall CSA.

1. Hearty Lentil and Winter Squash Soup:

   • Ingredients: Lentils, winter squash, potatoes, kale, parsley.

   • Description: A warming soup with tender lentils, sweet winter squash, and hearty potatoes, finished with fresh kale and parsley.

2. Chickpea and Bok Choy Soup:

   • Ingredients: Chickpeas, Bok choy, potatoes, parsley.

   • Description: A light yet satisfying soup featuring protein-rich chickpeas and crisp Bok choy, with potatoes adding a creamy texture.

3. Split Pea and Kale Soup:

   • Ingredients: Split peas, kale, potatoes, parsley.

   • Description: A classic split pea soup with a twist, incorporating nutrient-dense kale and creamy potatoes for a comforting meal.

4. Black Bean and Winter Squash Soup:

   • Ingredients: Black beans, winter squash, kale, parsley.

   • Description: A rich and flavorful soup with black beans and sweet winter squash, balanced by the earthiness of kale and fresh parsley.

5. White Bean and Lettuce Mix Soup:

   • Ingredients: White beans, lettuce mix, potatoes, parsley.

   • Description: A unique soup that uses a lettuce mix for a fresh, green flavor, combined with creamy white beans and potatoes.

6. Red Lentil and Bok Choy Soup:

   • Ingredients: Red lentils, Bok choy, potatoes, parsley.

   • Description: A vibrant soup with red lentils and Bok choy, offering a delightful combination of textures and flavors.

7. Mixed Legume and Kale Soup:

   • Ingredients: Mixed legumes (such as lentils, chickpeas, and beans), kale, potatoes, parsley.

   • Description: A hearty and nutritious soup featuring a variety of legumes, with kale and potatoes adding depth and richness.

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These soups are perfect for cozy fall days and are packed with nutrients. Enjoy experimenting with these recipes!