1/4 teaspoon kosher salt (plus more for seasoning)
Freshly ground black pepper
2 large bunches of kale (approximately 1 1/2 pounds total), discard center stem leaving thinly sliced leaves.
12 ounces brussels sprouts, trimmed, finely grated or shredded with a knife
1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil, divided
1/3 cup almonds with skins, coarsely chopped
1 cup finely grated Pecorino
Method
Ahead of time: Prepare kale mixture, dressing, and toasted almonds eight hours prior. Chill dressing and kale mixture separately. Cover almonds and let stand in room temperature.
Mix lemon juice, Dijon mustard, shallot, garlic, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and a pinch of pepper in a small bowl.
Stir items until blended and set mixture aside.
Add thinly sliced kale and brussel sprouts into a large bowl.
Measure ½ cup oil into a cup. Stir almonds with 1 tbsp of oil from the cup in a small skillet over medium-high heat for about 2 minutes, until the almonds are golden brown
Transfer nuts to paper towel-lined plate and sprinkle almonds lightly with salt.
With the oil remaining in the cup, mix it into the original lemon-juice mixture. Season dressing with salt and pepper.
Add dressing and cheese to kale mixture and toss until coated. Season with salt and pepper and garnish with almonds.
At E. Armata Inc., we take pride in being one of the best providers of high-quality produce at the Hunts Point Market.Food safety and quality control are important in preventing food-borne illnesses such as Escherichia coli O157, Shigella, and Yersinia. At E. Armata Inc., we are GMP-certified as well as a recipient of a 100 percent superior rating through the FDA’s Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP). Our commitment to food safety is evidenced by the practices we’ve implemented. Below are a few ways our team at E. Armata Inc. supplies produce of the highest quality:
We Receive Shipments Daily
We receive fresh shipments daily into our facility and ensure enough time for proper inspection and food quality assessment. This guarantees proper cleanliness and optimizes quality to our customers. We are diligent about the inspection process and take the time to review all products being shipped out to our customers before delivery. All of our quality teams are staffed and managed in-house at E. Armata Inc. and we take pride in offering the freshest produce to our clients.
Temperature-Controlled Trucks
We use temperature-controlled trucks to ensure all products are delivered fresh. This method limits contamination of harmful bacteria and pollution to the products during transport. For example, increased humidity causes increased the risk of spore and fungi production on fruits and vegetables. Our temperature-controlled trucks are chilled to the optimal temperature to ensure safe and quality delivery of products to our customers.
We Keep Thorough Track Of Our Products
At E. Armata Inc., we specifically keep track of all the fresh food products we receive by immediately uploading a picture of them as they are delivered onto our iPad tracking system. This means that we take the extra time to ensure all deliverables are up-to-date in our system to ensure quality.
We Employ an Experienced Quality Control Team
Our employees are trained in Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP) quality control. This process consists of seven principles: hazard analysis, identifying critical control points, determining critical limits, monitoring critical points, establishing corrective actions, developing record-keeping procedures, and establishing verification procedures. If you are looking for a produce distributor at the Hunts Point market, our team at E. Armata Inc. is experienced in providing the highest quality to our end consumers.
Our Inspectors Are USDA-Trained
Our inspectors are trained by the USDA Agricultural Marketing Service inspection standards, which is a nationally recognized agency that provides the standardization, testing, and grading of all food products sold in the US. This means that at E. Armata Inc you can rest assured that we are trained to provide our customers with high-quality produce.
Contact us if you are interested in our wholesale services delivering the freshest food and vegetable products possible. We ensure quality control of the highest standards and we have the experience behind it. If you are looking for a produce distributor at the Hunts Point market, reach out to us at E. Armata Inc. today!
Our first time exhibiting at The New York Produce Show – 2018 was a success! Thank you to everyone who visited our booths. It was a great meeting with those who make doing business a pleasure year-round as well as the new relationships we formed. Having the opportunity to showcase our brand new website, tropicals department, and E. Armata brand labels as our long-standing relationships with growers and shippers have enabled us to carry an extensive assortment of products year-round.
Facts About the Hunts Point Market – New York Produce
Hunts Point Market began in 1962 in the south Bronx. Starting at just 40 acres, space is now 60 acres long and covers approximately 700,000 square feet of refrigeration. The market contains seven refrigerated and freezer buildings that are governed by the United States Department of Agriculture.
In June of 2011, the City of New York and the New York City Economic Development Corp. (NYCEDC) agreed to extend the Hunts Point Market lease by three years. Their support was very significant for the growth and the history of Hunts Point Market.
The NYCEDC continued to work with the Hunts Point Terminal Produce Cooperative to develop a more long-term and modernized facility.
The City and the State agreed to contribute money and work with the Produce Cooperative to secure additional third-party sources of funding.
Hunts Point Terminal Produce Market, aka “The Market,” is responsible for 60% of the daily stock for all of New York City’s residents. The market is also is responsible for feeding 30 million people within the region.
The Hunts Point Market is made up of 3 separate markets:
Hunts Point Cooperative Meat Market
Hunts Point Terminal Produce Market
New Fulton Fish Market.
Who We Are:
E. Armata Inc, a New York Produce Distributor operates out of Hunts Point Market, New York as a 4th generation wholesaler. We work with growers and shippers to sell to a variety of grocers, institutional/restaurant suppliers, wholesalers, and retailers. Our top priority is to ensure that our customers are provided with the best quality product and service possible.
What We Believe:
As a family-run fruit and produce wholesaler, our mission is to provide our customers with the best fruit and produce. Our focus is to continue to build strong relationships with our grower/shippers, customers, and employees. We place value on having the highest quality products, rewarding integrity, and providing customers with the best produce and service.
If you are interested in learning more about us and our history, contact us today!
Armata’s is a family run business dating back to the late 1800’s in NYC. Starting merely with lemons, Erasmo Armata began to slowly expand his business by adding in more produce as his customer demand increased. Erasmo only sold fruits and veggies that fit his standards, leading him to even send one of his sons to California to help E. Armata become the go-to spot for western vegetables sold in New York. As things began to change around the city, E. Armata’s found itself relocating to the Hunts Point market. With this move, E.Armata inc. became one the of the first 128 companies to move into this very location. Since then, E.Armata has sold nothing but the best of the best when it comes to being a produce distributor in NYC. Still operated by the same family with the same values of honor, quality, and hard work when it comes to their produce business.
Thanksgiving menu:
Every November people across the United States plan to celebrate one of their favorite holidays, Thanksgiving. Along with giving thanks, this holiday comes with one of our favorite menus. Filled with turkey, stuffing, and plenty of fruits and veggies there’s no way you’ll go to bed still hungry. From the beginning of our roots here in America, Thanksgiving has featured a turkey for dinner along with plenty of dishes featuring plenty of produce. Whether it’s heavy dishes like potatoes and stuffing or some healthier options like carrots and asparagus having a wide assortment is key to planning the perfect Thanksgiving menu. Keep in mind when your shopping for your Thanksgiving dinner that there is a produce distributor in NYC, E.Armata, that can help you put the highest quality produce onto your table.
Healthy Recipe ideas:
Thanksgiving menus often feature a mix of healthy and unhealthy options. Not to worry though, there are plenty of healthy substitutes for your favorite dishes that can be added to the menu. By incorporating some of these recipes into your dinner you can help nourish your family without gaining holiday season weight. When planning your day, think about adding a few of these healthy alternatives to your menu that can be made with many items sold by E.Armata, a produce distributor in NYC:
Rather than the normal turkey based gravy, try this one featuring some tasty mushrooms!
There are plenty of ways to add some healthy dishes to your Thanksgiving! No matter what recipe you want to try out this year, know that E.Armata, a produce distributor in NYC, has you covered! With their endless supply of high-quality produce, you’ll find exactly what you’re looking for. Make your Thanksgiving the best it can be by adding some healthy additions to the menu this year.
This savory cauliflower puree makes a perfect low-carb stand-in for mashed potatoes. It gets its unique flavor from garlic, buttermilk and a touch of butter but has a third of the calories as traditional mashed potatoes. Vary it by adding shredded cheese or chopped fresh herbs.
Place cauliflower florets and garlic in a steamer basket over boiling water, cover and steam until very tender, 12 to 15 minutes. If you prefer to microwave, place florets and garlic in a microwave-safe bowl with ¼ cup water, cover, and microwave on high for three to five minutes.)
Once tender, place the cooked cauliflower and garlic into a food processor. Add buttermilk, two teaspoons of oil, butter, salt, and pepper; then pulse several times, then process until smooth and creamy. Transfer to a serving bowl. Drizzle with the remaining 2 teaspoons oil and garnish with chives, if desired. Serve hot.
Halloween is just a few weeks away and it’s hard to not get carried away with all the candy and sweets. Having sweets during Halloween isn’t bad, but it’s super easy to make those snacks and desserts somewhat healthy. At E. Armata we care about your nutrition and we understand that sometimes it’s hard to stay on track during the holiday season, but with these recipes, we can show you how to still make fun, Halloween treats without completely sacrificing health. Halloween candy is mainly targeted at kids, but adults fall into it too which is why these recipes are great for kids and adults. If you are looking for healthy produce in the Hunts Point Produce Market, learn what our assortment can offer you during this spooky Month!
Check out these recipes:
Veggie Skeleton:
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Vegetables look more fun and tasty when they’re in fun shapes. This recipe is super easy and diverse. It can also be made out of fruits too, whatever you decide! Essentially, you choose whatever fruits and/or vegetables you want and form them to look like a skeleton. A popular one is using carrots or celery sticks for the bones, mushrooms and cherry tomatoes for torso and feet, ranch dipping sauce cup for the head, and maybe some olives for the eyes. You can find all of these at E.Armata Inc, located at the Hunts Point Produce Market. Kids can be picky but they are more willing to try new things when they look fun and enjoyable.
Pumpkin Dippers:
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This recipe is super easy and cute to make. Layer the bottom of the serving tray with hummus, plain or choice of flavor. Then cut carrots into circles, chop up small pieces of fresh parsley, and connect them with a toothpick. This makes them look like little “pumpkins” and become more appealing and festive than boring carrots. You can make as many as you need. They are healthy, unmessy and easy to make and eat. Hummus, carrots, and parsley are all good for you so this recipe promotes health without ruining flavor or appeal.
Banana Ghosts:
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This treat is a little sweeter than the previous two and super easy to make. Start by peeling a few bananas and cutting them in half. Then, stick a popsicle stick into the flat part of the banana. For the face, you can use milk or dark chocolate chips and for the mouth use raisins (plain or chocolate covered). They’re quick, easy and your kids will love them! Find fresh bananas every day at E. Armata!
At E. Armata, we are family run and have been in business for over 100 years. Being a 4th generation business, we are one of the largest produce distributors in Hunts Point Produce Market. Our priority is fresh, quality produce for you and your family. We want our customers to live a healthy lifestyle, even during the holidays. We understand that it’s harder to do this during the holiday season and we’re here to guide you. We provide an ongoing list of healthy produce, recipes, and blogs that you can try at home to make your family live a better lifestyle. For more information, give us a call!
