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Fall Produce for Thanksgiving

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Thanksgiving is just around the corner, and it is a time to celebrate with friends, family, and those closest to you. Thanksgiving is all about giving thanks and most importantly feasting on the delicious foods that Thanksgiving offers. Turkey, stuffing, mashed potatoes, and gravy are the staple foods of Thanksgiving but many other meals could be made during this time, especially all the fall produce that is available at the Hunts Point Market. Fall produce can be incorporated into favorite recipes but also creating new ones to serve for the perfect Thanksgiving feast.

Hunts Point Market offers the best variety of fall produce available. They supply anyone from retailers, restaurants, grocery stores, mom and pop stores to the top supermarkets in the area. During this time of the year, Hunts Point Market offers only the best and freshest fall produce. Their produce comes from all around the world, in planes, boats, trucks to supply you with exactly what you are looking for.

Below is a list of popular fall produce items perfect for Thanksgiving:

Fruits:

Apples– can be used for baked goods such as apple pie, cocktails, or as a topping for savory dishes. Apples can be used in many dishes since they are a versatile fruit.

Pears– can be used for baking or poaching since they hold their shape, pears can also be used in salads.

Cranberries– best when used with other fruits because of their tartness.

Pomegranate– used for a garnish on different meals, can be eaten as a snack or extracted for juice.

Pumpkin– can be used for pumpkin pie, pancakes, cornbread, and more fall recipes. Best to bake full pumpkin first then scoop out the inside.

Figs– great for baking or tossed in a salad.

Vegetables:

Brussel Sprouts– can be steamed or roasted, popular side dish veggie.

Butternut Squash– can be subbed for sweet potato, great in soups, or side dishes.

Turnips– can used raw, boiled, steamed, or mashed.

Broccoli– a very popular side dish, can be steamed, baked, and roasted.

Visit The Hunts Point Market

There are many recipes for savory meals and desserts that can be made using the fruits and vegetables mentioned above. Visit the Hunts Point Market to get the freshest, fall produce for your Thanksgiving recipes.

Stuffed Butternut Squash with Tempeh

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Recipe & Photo Courtesy Pickles & Honey

INGREDIENTS

  • 1/4 cup uncooked wild rice
  • 1/4 cup uncooked brown basmati rice
  • 11/2 cups water or vegetable stock
  • Pinch of sea salt
  • 1 large butternut squash
  • 2 tablespoons plus 1/2 teaspoon extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 shallots, chopped
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 celery stalk, finely chopped
  • 8 ounces tempeh
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons maple syrup
  • Pinch of red pepper flakes
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
  • Seeds from 1/2 pomegranate

 

This Stuffed Butternut Squash made with Tempeh is nutritious and perfect for a fall meal.

INSTRUCTIONS

  • Preheat the oven to 425°F. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper.
  • Place the wild and basmati rice in pot or rice cooker with water or vegetable stock and a pinch of sea salt. Bring to boil, reduce the heat and simmer covered until the liquid is absorbed (about 45 minutes). Remove from the heat and set aside.
  • Cut the squash lengthwise so that you have one piece that is more than half (about two-thirds) and the other about one-third. Scoop out and discard seeds, and rub the larger piece with 1⁄2 teaspoon of olive oil. Place flesh-side down on prepared baking sheet. Peel the other piece and cut it into 1⁄2-inch cubes. Place the cubes in a bowl, toss with 1 tablespoon of olive oil and spread in a single layer on the second baking sheet. Roast both for 35 minutes, or until tender. Remove from the oven and set aside.
  • In a cast-iron skillet over medium heat, sauté the shallots and garlic in the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil until soft (about 2 minutes). Add the celery and sauté for 2 minutes longer. Crumble the tempeh and add it to the pan. In a bowl, combine the lemon juice and maple syrup and pour over the tempeh. Fold to combine and continue sautéing to heat through.
  • Fluff the grain and add it to the tempeh mixture. Fold in the pepper flakes, cubed squash, and parsley. Scoop out the roasted squash leaving 1⁄2-inch of squash plus the shell. Fill the squash with the stuffing, allowing it to overflow generously. Top with pomegranate seeds, slice into 4 equal portions and serve.

 

National Pepper Month

It’s National Pepper Month

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With November being National Pepper Month, it is time to shine some spotlight on these incredibly healthy, highly nutritious, delicious fruits, and yes, they are in fact technically fruits and not vegetables because they contain seeds. Peppers come in different shapes and sizes, and they each have their distinct tastes and a crunch to them. Peppers come in vibrant colors such as red, green, yellow, and orange. Some peppers are spicy and pack heat, while others are sweet. Peppers are enjoyed in various ways either in sweet and salty meals and can be found fresh, frozen, or in cans. Add peppers to your recipes for National Pepper Month for a healthy, fresh addition to your meals. Red peppers are on the vine longest and they are the most nutritious out of the pepper family. Red peppers have more beta-carotene and vitamin C than green peppers which are harvested much earlier.

Read below to find out the interesting benefits of eating peppers:

  1. Peppers are very low calorie, there are roughly 40 calories in a cup of pepper which makes them a great snack.
  2. Peppers are packed with vitamin A and C and Vitamin C will keep your skin looking young and glowing.
  3. Capsaicin is a chemical component that is found in chili peppers which can reduce bad cholesterol, relieve pain, reduce inflammation, and help control diabetes.
  4. Another vitamin found in peppers is Vitamin B6 which aids in nervous system health and renewing of cells.
  5. Bell peppers contain lutein which protects eyes from cataracts and macular degeneration.

E. Armata Inc. provides you with the highest quality produce by partnering up with top growers and shippers in the country. E. Armata Inc. offers many types of peppers that are available for delivery right to your door.

Types of peppers available:

Celebrating National Pepper Month

Head to a grocery store or a local food market today and pick up a variety of peppers for National Pepper Month to add to your breakfast, lunch, dinner this month or enjoy them as a sweet and crunchy snacks that will provide your body with all of the health benefits and vitamins peppers have to offer.