So technically, dinner last night didn't consist of veggies from the farm share. However, I had some cilantro (from the grocery store) left over from the beet salad, and some mustard greens I couldn't resist from the farmers market I visit. During the day yesterday I was struck by the thought to combine the two into pesto to eat with pasta for dinner, and I was so excited I couldn't wait to get home. The pesto (made in small batches in my mini food processor) consisted of the mustard greens, cilantro, olive oil, parmesan, salt, and pepper, and turned out quite nicely. The mustard greens overpowered the cilantro, but it had a nicely earthy, green flavor.
I also made a slaw out of the purple cabbage, carrots, and a kohlrabi bulb (also from the farmers market). I had hoped to use fennel instead of kohlrabi, but it was nowhere to be found. The slaw (some of which I'm currently enjoying for lunch) also includes mayonnaise, white wine vinegar, salt, pepper, and chives. This was my first crack at anything resembling cole slaw, and I am pleased with the outcome: very fresh and crunchy. The only potential downside was the tedious chopping, but I solved that by doing it in front of the television...
I intended to have kale chips last night as well, but didn't get around to it. Perhaps this evening, although a new batch of veggies needs to be picked up today as well. Now, what to do with the parsley...
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