Week of April 20th

Our CSA program is looking to hire! We need a dependable someone who has a clean driving record, can do some heavy lifting, work weekly on Wednesdays and has an interest in organic vegetables. Please email (only) me at carolyn@somethinggoodorganics.com to inquire within.

CSA Contains:
RED BUTTER LETTUCE
CARROTS
CUCUMBERS
GREEN KALE
SUGAR SNAPS
CILANTRO
STRAWBERRIES
RED BEETS
SWEET SPRING ONIONS from SUNRISE ORGANIC FARMS
BUNCHED SPINACH from SUNRISE ORGANIC FARMS
BIG BOX ADD: ROMAINE LETTUCE, LEEKS, STRAWBERRIES, YUKON GOLD POTATOES from T&D WillY, CARROTS

FRUIT EXPANSION: 2 BASKETS OF STRAWBERRIES


Kale, Lentil & Roasted Beet Salad

(Author: Minimalist Baker. A simple kale salad with lentils, roasted leeks and beets, and toasted pecans in a tahini-lemon dressing! Seriously satisfying and so healthy.)
Ingredients: Serves: 3
3 leeks (ends trimmed, sliced lengthwise then chopped, thoroughly rinsed and dried)
1 beet (rinsed clean, dried and quartered – remove any rough skin)
1-2 Tbsp olive oil
1/4 tsp each salt and pepper
1/2 cup green lentils, rinsed clean
1 cup vegetable stock (or sub water)
4 big handfuls kale, baby spinach, or spring greens
TAHINI DRESSING
1/4 cup tahini (sesame seed paste)
1/2 lemon, juiced
2 Tbsp maple syrup (or sweetener of choice)
3-4 Tbsp good olive oil
Pinch each salt and pepper
(Find the full recipe and directions here at The Minimalist Baker)

Copy Cat: Cilantro Lime Brown Rice

Ingredients:
2 cups brown rice, uncooked
4 cups water or (1/4 cup lime juice)
1 lime
1/2 cup fresh cilantro, chopped unpacked
1 teaspoon sea salt
1 teaspoon garlic, minced
(Find the full recipe and directions here at Fit Foodie Finds)

Veggie Quesadillas

Ingredients:
3 TB butter or another friendly fat (ghee, coconut oil, avocado oil, etc.)
1/2 medium yellow onion, diced
3 large garlic cloves, chopped
3 heaping handfuls fresh baby spinach, roughly chopped
1½ cups home-cooked or canned pinto beans (I keep cooked sprouted pinto beans in my freezer for quick, easy meals)
3 TB organic chunky salsa (I use Costco’s organic salsa – homemade would be so great, too!)
3/4 cup freshly grated cheddar cheese, or more if you like it really cheesy.
2 tortillas
(optional) Toppings: sour cream, guacamole, extra salsa, cilantro, chives, or parsley
(Find the full recipe and directions here at Live Simply)

Almond Butter, Strawberry & Banana Overnight Oats

(This is a great make-ahead protein-packed breakfast that will absolutely keep you full until lunch.)
Ingredients: Serves 2
1 medium ripe banana, mashed
1 1/4 cups Almondmilk
1/2 cup nonfat vanilla greek yogurt
1 cup gluten free rolled oats
1 tablespoons chia seeds
10 strawberries, diced
2 tablespoons almond butter
(Find the full recipe and directions here at Ambitious Kitchen)

JUICE FEAST:
CARROTS x2
CUCUMBERS
GREEN KALE
CILANTRO
STRAWBERRIES
RED BEETS
BUNCHED SPINACH
ROMAINE LETTUCE
LACINATO KALE
GREEN CABBAGE

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