CSA Week 14
August 14, 2019
Your Share:
Cherry tomatoes
Roma tomatoes
Sweet peppers
Okra
Yukon Gold potatoes
Peaches
Asian Pears
Delicata squash
Rainbow carrots
and
Aronia berries
Farm Tomatoes with Charred Okra
Ingredients:
1/2 c. olive oil
10 ounces of fresh okra pods, halved lengthwise
3/4 tsp. kosher salt, divided
3 pounds farm tomatoes, cut into 1/2 inch slices
1 large egg yolk
1 tbsp. malt or balsamic vinegar
1 tsp. Dijon or stone-ground mustard
2/3 c. thinly sliced onion
1/2 c. basil leaves and 1/4 c. parsley leaves or herbs of your choice
1/2 tsp. ground black pepper
Preparation:
Step 1
Heat a large cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat. Coat pan with olive oil. Add half of okra to pan, cut side down; cook 4 minutes. Turn; cook 1 minute. Remove okra from pan. Repeat procedure with oil and remaining okra. Sprinkle with 1/4 teaspoon salt.
Step 2
Arrange tomato slices in a single layer on a rimmed baking sheet; sprinkle with 1/4 teaspoon salt. Let stand 5 minutes.
Step 3
Combine remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt and yolk in a medium bowl, stirring with a whisk until pale yellow and creamy. Stir in vinegar and mustard. Slowly add 1/2 c. olive oil in a thin, steady stream, stirring constantly.
Step 4
Arrange tomatoes on a platter so they overlap slightly; top with any juices that have accumulated on the pan. Top tomatoes with okra and onion; drizzle vinegar mixture evenly over top. Sprinkle with basil, parsley, and black pepper.
Super Food Aronia Smoothie
Blend together and serve immediately:
3 bananas
1 cup plain yogurt of choice
1 – 1 1/2 c. milk of choice
1 c. aronia berries
1 cup of whatever other fruit you want to add
1/2 tsp. sea salt for electrolytes
Tip: Freeze your berries first or add some ice cubes to your smoothie!
Enjoy!