3 Veggies You Should Be Cooking with Right Now
Fall is the perfect time to enjoy vegetables that are full of flavor and packed with nutrition. Right now, chard, broccoli, and fennel are peaking in our fields! You might already know and love some of these fall favorites. If any of them are new to you, this season is the perfect time to give them a try! All three are super versatile and a great addition to your cozy weather cooking. Need recipe ideas? Look below and also check out our website for even more ideas!
Chard
Meet the leafy green you didn’t know you needed this fall: chard! Rainbow Swiss chard is used as a salad green and a leaf vegetable, making it a multifaceted ingredient in the kitchen. It can be used both raw and cooked; cooking will give the leaves a milder flavor.
How to use chard:
✨ Sauté with olive oil and garlic for a simple side
🥣 Stir it in hearty soups + stews
🥬 Add to frittatas or savory tarts
🌯 Use the leaves as a wrap around grains + roasted veggies
🍝 Add into pasta or risotto
Broccoli
We know this is a favorite veggie for many folks and are so excited to be including it in CSA shares this week! Crisp, sweet, and full of flavor - it’s one of our beloved cooler-weather crops, and it’s thriving in the fields right now!
How to use broccoli:
🧄 Roast it with olive oil and garlic
🥦 Steam it for a simple, healthy side
🍜 Stir-fry it with soy sauce and other veggies
🍝 Toss in pasta - great with garlic and cheese!
🍳 Add to eggs - perfect in omelets or frittatas
Fennel
Fennel has a very mild anise or licorice flavor that can be enhanced or sweetened depending on how it is cooked (or not cooked). When diced and sauteed with onions as one of the first steps when making a soup or stew, fennel becomes very sweet.
How to use fennel:
🥗 Slice it raw into salads (pairs great with apples!)
🔥 Roast it with olive oil until beautifully caramelized
🍲 Add it in soups for extra flavor depth
🍝 With pasta – pairs great with sausage or tomato sauce
🍕 Thinly slice it and add as a pizza topping with herbs
Fun fact: Don’t toss those fennel fronds! They’re perfect as a fresh, herbal garnish - like parsley with a hint of anise. Sprinkle them on salads, soups, or even mix into homemade pesto for a bright, unexpected flavor boost!
Ready to cook with fall produce?
Join our CSA and get farm-fresh produce delivered straight from our fields to your door (or pick up location) every week or bi-weekly. Our CSA is the easiest and tastiest way to eat with the seasons. Don’t miss out on this delicious time of year - sign up today and savor the flavors of fall!
Have any questions about our CSA? Email support@moonvalleyfarm.net!