Okra is a small, green, carrot-shaped vegetable with a white interior and white or light brown edible seeds. Okra has a unique flavor and crunch and is delicious raw, sautéed or pickled. Cut off the stem end cut the okra into slices. Sauté with some olive oil, garlic and onion for 3 minutes until softened.
This tasty salad lives up to its name. It's a great go-to recipe on weeknights because it comes together in minutes, and is so delicious, it disappears just as quickly! Serve as a side or over rice to make it a larger meal. We
also think this would be a great filling for pot stickers.
For a little extra kick, finely chop up (or mince) a clove or two of
garlic and whisk well into the dressing and let meld 10-15 minutes before
dressing the salad. Have turnips? Slice those thinly and toss them in
the salad too.
You may have heard the phrase "eat the rainbow" before, but what does it actually mean? Simply put, it's a way to help you eat a wide variety of colorful fruits and vegetables every day. If you've found yourself in a cooking rut lately, or reaching for the same things over-and-over again, then this concept could really help you mix thing s up and try new and exciting produce! Romanesco, anyone? Eating the rainbow is also an easy way to make sure you're getting all the vitamins, minerals, antioxidants and phytochemicals your body needs to function at its peak. Not only will your palate be happy, but adding variety to your plate can help improve everything from your immune system, to your mood.
