CSA Box Contents (#9)

CSA Box Contents

• Green Beans
  • good source of vitamins A & C
  • good source of fiber
• Carrots
  • good source of fiber
  • high in beta carotene/vitamin A
• Butternut Squash
  • high in vitamins A & C
  • good source of potassium
• Acorn Squash 
  • high in vitamin C
  • good source of fiber
  • iron (non-heme) containing food
• Red & Orange Long Peppers
  • high in vitamins A and C
  • good source of fiber
• Yellow Potatoes
  • high in vitamin C
  • iron (non-heme) containing food
• Sweet Potatoes
  • good source of fiber
  • high in vitamins A & C
  • high in beta carotene
• Leeks
  • high in vitamins A & K
  • good source of vitamin C & folate
• Bok Choy
  • high in vitamin A, C, K
  • good source of calcium
• White Salad Turnips
  • high in vitamin C

Storage

In the refrigerator…peppers, yellow potatoes (organic) 

In a bag in the refrigerator…carrots, string beans (leave open for ventilation), turnips and their leaves (separated), leeks, and bok choy (wrapped in paper towels)

On the counter…Winter Squashes

In a dry, medium-warm place…Sweet Potatoes

Recipes

Butternut Squashed Potato Soup 

Kiwi Fruit Sauce (Dressing) 

Chimichurri with Leafy Greens

Previous CSA’s This Season 

week 8, week 7, week 6, week 5, week 4, week 3, week 2, week 1