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Ancho-Roasted Squash Tacos

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Ingredients:

  • Red kuri squash, peeled and cubed
  • 1 large tomato (or equivalent), cubed
  • 1 sweet onion
  • Olive oil
  • 2 teaspoons ground cumin
  • 2 teaspoons oregano
  • 2 ancho peppers, cubed
  • 1 teaspoon fine sea salt ground cinnamon, a good pinch
  • Mizuna, rinsed
  • Cotija cheese (optional)
  • 8 -12 corn tortillas, warmed

Directions:

  1. To prepare the squash: Cut in half and scoop out seeds. Next, cut into melon-style wedges. Once a more manageable size, use a potato peeler or paring knife, peel away the skin. Once cleaned, chop into cubes and toss with olive oil, salt and pepper. Bake at 400-degrees for 10-15 minutes until al dente.
  2. To prepare the rest of the taco filling: Cube or dice the pepper and onion. Sauté in pan with herbs and oil. Once done, mix with finished squash.
  3. To prepare tacos: Warm up taco shells. Fill with squash and pepper mix. Top with cheese, tomatoes and mizuna!
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Lentil + Purslane Soup

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We got this recipe straight from a woman we met who is from Turkey, so you know this dish is going to be good 🙂

Ingredients:

  • 1 large onion
  • 1-2 large tomatoes (or stewed tomatoes if you’re making this in the winter)
  • Stock (chicken or vegetable)
  • Green lentil
  • 1 bunch purslane
  • (Optional) Red pepper flake
  • (Optional) Freshly squeezed lemon juice

Directions:

  1. Chop the onion and tomato and sauté together in a large pan until browned
  2. Add broth and lentils and cook to the package’s instructions
  3. Right before serving, add in the chopped purslane and simmer for 1-2 minutes
  4. Top with red pepper flakes and lemon juice and serve!
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Summer Heirloom Gazpacho

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Summer Heirloom Gazpacho

  • Servings: 2-4
  • Difficulty: easy
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Ingredients:

  • 1 1/2 lbs vine-ripened tomatoes
  • 1 cup cucumber, peeled, seeded and chopped
  • 1/2 cup chopped red bell pepper
  • 1/2 cup chopped red onion
  • 1-2 small jalapeños, seeded and minced
  • 1 medium garlic clove, minced
  • 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 lime, juiced
  • 2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon green coriander
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons fresh basil leaves, chopped

Directions:

  1. Start by blanching the tomatoes. To do this, fill a 6-quart pot halfway full of water, set over high heat and bring to a boil. Make an X with a paring knife on the bottom of the tomatoes. Drop the tomatoes into the boiling water for 15 seconds, remove and transfer to an ice bath and allow to cool until able to handle, approximately 1 minute.
  2. Next, peel, core and chop the tomatoes.
  3. Add the diced cucumber, bell pepper, red onion, jalapeño, garlic, olive oil, lime juice, balsamic vinegar, coriander, salt and pepper and stir to combine.
  4. Transfer 2 cups of the mixture to a blender and puree for 15 to 20 seconds on high speed. Return the pureed mixture to the bowl and stir to combine.
  5. You can eat immediately or cover and chill for 2 hours (and up to overnight) to let the flavors soak in.
  6. Top with basil
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Patty Pan Squash Egg Cups

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Patty Pan Squash Egg Cups

  • Servings: 4-8
  • Difficulty: intermediate
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Squash Egg Cup
Ingredients:

  • 8 pattypan squash (or 1-2 squash per person depending on size)
  • 2 tbsp. olive oil
  • 1 medium onion, finely chopped
  • 1 tsp sea salt, divided
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 teaspoon minced fresh thyme leaves
  • 8 large eggs (or 1 per squash, depending on your final number above)

Directions:

  1. Preheat oven to 375°.
  2. Cut tops (stem ends) off squash and scoop out the seeds in the middle, leaving a shell at least 1/4 in. thick.
  3. Brush squash with olive oil.
  4. Heat oil in pan, add onio, salt and garlic and sauté until browned. Add thyme and stir until combined.
  5. Divide onion mixture evenly among the squash.
  6. Crack 1 egg into each squash, lifting out any white that doesn’t fit.
  7. Sprinkle eggs with remaining salt.
  8. Bake until eggs are set, 15 to 20 minutes.
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Fava Bean Crostinis

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Fava Bean Crostinis

  • Servings: 4
  • Difficulty: easy
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Fava Bean Crostinis
Ingredients:

  • 1 lb fava beans in their pods
  • Lemon juice
  • Loaf of ciabatta bread
  • 1 cup grated pecorino cheese
  • 2-3 TBSP olive oil
  • 1 garlic clove
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Fresh herbs such as mint, tarragon or basil

Directions:

  1. Start off by shelling the pods and collecting the beans in a bowl. Save some whole beans to mix in or garnish at the end.
  2. Blend the rest of the beans, oil, lemon juice and garlic together in food processor until smooth.
  3. Blend in pecorino cheese, herbs, salt and pepper to taste.
  4. Mix in the beans you set aside whole beans.
  5. Meanwhile, grill ciabatta bread slices.
  6. Once toasted, top toasted bread with fava bean spread and serve as an appetizer or side dish!