Our Salads

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At E. Armata, we value the integrity of our farmers and seek to provide the highest quality of produce to our customers. With the spring season here, and the summer season quickly approaching, so is the season of salads! When you visit the Hunts Point Produce Market, you can rest easy knowing that all of our leafy greens and produce are quality controlled.

Our Salads

E. Armata offers fresh brand name salads that are both available in organic and conventional variations. We rotate our salads continuously to offer peak freshness and extend shelf-life for our customers.

Brands at E.Armata

We offer the highest quality brands for our salad offerings. We carry 50/50 blends, arugula, spinach, kale, romaine, sweet lettuce, and herb spring mix.

 

  • Simple Beginnings Salads: Simple Beginnings Salads is a company that aims to make good eating as simple as possible for as many as possible. Their products are washed, ready to cook, and maintain the highest quality standards.

 

  • E. Armata Brand: Our E. Armata brand products include Spring Mix (mesclun), Baby Spinach, and Bunch Spinach, all of which are packaged.

The Promise of Quality – Hunts Point Produce Market

We are dedicated to supplying our growers, shippers, and customers with the highest quality products possible. E. Armata has been certified by Good Management Practices, with a 100 percent superior rating. The Hunts Point Produce Market offers nothing but the freshest salads and produce. Whatever brand of salad you prefer, E.Armata only offers the freshest and highest quality for you!

Eggs in a Garden Breakfast Tart

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With the Spring Season in full bloom, so too is the local produce that makes for fresh and healthy meals! Easter is a perfect time to stock up on fruits and vegetables to make a holiday-themed healthy meal for yourself or your family. Full of healthy produce, this Eggs In A Garden Breakfast Tart recipe is sure to please even picky palettes. Total cook and prep time is 15 minutes and serves 8.

Ingredients

  • 2 (17.3-oz) pkg. frozen puff pastry sheets, thawed
  • 6 fresh jumbo asparagus, trimmed
  • 1 large carrot
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt, divided
  • 8 large eggs
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper, divided
  • 3 cups loosely packed spring mix greens
  • 1 radish, thinly sliced
  • 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
  • 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice (from 1 lemon)

Instructions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 400°F. Lightly coat a jelly roll pan with cooking spray. Lay 2 puff pastry sheets end to end in prepared pan; cut off any excess dough. Press seam of 2 sheets together with moistened fingers. Repeat procedure, layering remaining 2 puff pastry sheets on top of first 2 sheets.

Step 2

Using a vegetable peeler, peel asparagus and carrot lengthwise into strips. Reserve and set aside 1 cup of carrot strips. Using a 3-inch round cutter, lightly press 8 circles into puff pastry sheets. (Do not press all the way through the dough.) Spread asparagus and remaining carrot strips around the 8 circles; gently press vegetables into the dough. Sprinkle vegetables evenly with 1/4 teaspoon of the salt. Bake in preheated oven 15 minutes. Remove from oven, and cool on a wire rack 5 minutes.

Step 3

Using 3-inch round cutter, cut 8 circles from pastry, cutting all the way through to the pan. Remove pastry circles; discard or reserve for another use. Carefully break 1 egg into each hole. Sprinkle eggs evenly with 1/4 teaspoon each of the salt and pepper. Bake at 400°F until egg whites are set and yolks are still runny about 12 minutes. Remove from oven, and cool on rack 10 minutes.

Step 4

Place greens, radish, oil, lemon juice, reserved carrot strips, and remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper in a bowl; gently toss to combine. Arrange mixture around eggs. Cut pastry into 8 pieces, and serve immediately.

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The Health Benefits Of Herbs

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What Are Herbs?

To simplify what an herb is; herbs are the leaves from certain plants that are used for flavor or garnish with a variety of dishes. Herbs can also be used medicinally or in fragrances. If you are in the Hunts Point Market and are looking for herbs, then you should contact E. Armata Inc.

E. Armata Inc. carries the following herbs:

  • Basil
  • Dill
  • Sage
  • Rosemary
  • Cilantro
  • Oregano
  • Thyme
  • Mint
  • Savory
  • Tarragon
  • Marjoram
  • Chives

Herbs can benefit your health in many ways.  Both rosemary and sage help with brain function, particularly with your memory.  Sage inhibits the breakdown of acetylcholine, which is a chemical in the brain. As we get older acetylcholine levels tend to drop which has been linked to Alzheimer’s. Rosemary is also said to help reduce nasal congestion associated with allergies.

Another herb that has significant health benefits is mint.  Peppermint, in particular, may help with the symptoms caused by irritable bowel syndrome. The oil in peppermint acts as an anti-inflammatory medicine.  It has been said to reduce nausea, abdominal swelling, and relaxes muscles in the colon which relieves pain during bowel movements. Even when mint is used for aromatherapy, it has also been claimed to reduce nausea.    

If you’re in the Hunts Point Market, you may consider picking up some basil.  Basil is also said to reduce nausea but has other medicinal uses as well. Basil may be help treat skin disorders such as acne when boiled.  This method can also be used on insect bites and stings to sooth the affected skin. Basil may also help reduce coughing associated with colds and may reduce your blood pressure as well.

If you’re curious more health benefits from consuming herbs and you are in the Hunts Point Market area, then head on down to E. Armata Inc. Contact us today!

Raw Berry Tart With Coconut Cream

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Chef Angèle Ferreux-Maeght’s nutty tart does not require an oven and is made with almond flour and hazelnuts. The entire dish can be prepared a day in advance.

Recipe Courtesy ANGÈLE FERREUX-MAEGHT

Photo Courtesy Joanna Van Mulder

Ingredients

  • 3/4 pound Medjool dates
  • 2 cups hazelnuts (1/2 pound)
  • 1/4 cup almond flour
  • Gray sea salt
  • 1/2 cup coconut oil, melted and cooled
  • 1 1/2 cups (12 ounces) unsweetened coconut cream
  • 2 tablespoons agar akes
  • 1/4 cup confectioners’ sugar, plus more for dusting
  • 12 ounces blackberries and/or raspberries
  • Microbasil (optional), for garnish

Directions

Step 1 – In a medium bowl, cover the dates with water and let soak for 2 hours; drain. Pit the dates.

Step 2 – Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. In a food processor, pulse the hazelnuts until coarsely chopped. Add the dates, almond our, a pinch of salt and 6 tablespoons of the coconut oil and pulse until the dough just comes together. Turn the dough out onto the prepared baking sheet. Top with a sheet of parchment paper and press the dough into a 10-inch round, about 1/4 inch thick. Freeze the crust until rm, at least 1 hour.

Step 3 – Meanwhile, in a medium saucepan, bring the coconut cream and agar to a simmer, whisking to dissolve the agar. Remove from the heat and whisk in the 1/4 cup of confectioners’ sugar and the remaining 2 tablespoons of coconut oil. Scrape into a large bowl, cover and refrigerate until chilled and rm, at least 1 hour.

Step 4 – Carefully transfer the tart shell to a platter and peel off the top sheet of parchment paper. Using a hand mixer, beat the coconut cream mixture at high speed until smooth and fluffy, about 5 minutes. Spread it all over the tart shell, leaving a 1/4-inch border, and top with the berries. Loosely cover the tart and refrigerate for 30 minutes. Dust with confectioners’ sugar and garnish with microbasil, if desired. Serve cold.

Make Ahead –The tart can be refrigerated overnight.

 

 

Our Year Round Tropicals Assortment

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E. Armata Inc. is a family run business that was one of the first 128 companies to move into the Hunts Point market. Over the years, their core values of honor, quality, and hard work have helped them to grow their inventory while also providing top quality produce to NYC. At E. Armata Inc., our top priority is customer care and service. This is why we strive to provide not only top quality but a variety of produce for our customers. Since we’ve expanded our facility, we’ve imported a full line of tropical fruits and vegetables from South America. By increasing our assortment, we’ve been able to provide a fresh supply of tropical produce daily for our diverse consumers.

Benefits of Tropical Fruits:

Tropical fruits and vegetables are full of vitamins and minerals that are super healthy! While most people believe tropical fruits are only fresh in the summer, that’s not the case. When shopping with E.Armata Inc. at the Hunts Point Market, you can get fresh tropical produce even in the winter! The health benefits of tropical produce are endless. Just to name a few, here are some reasons you should stock the fridge with some of your tropical favorites:

  • They include protein-digesting enzymes that can help reduce inflammation
  • They include about ⅓ of your daily vitamin B6 needs
  • They’re able to reduce the risk of certain cancers
  • They offer a fresh dose of Vitamin C
  • They have high levels of antioxidant phenolic compounds that are good for your kidneys

What tropicals can be found at the Hunts Point Market:

At E. Armata Inc. we work towards achieving our goal of complete customer satisfaction every day. By providing a high-quality line of tropical produce year-round, we’re able to offer more than our competition. With our regularly fresh selection, everyone should be able to have tropical fruits and veggies in their kitchen. When you shop or order from E.Armata Inc. at the Hunts Point market you’ll be able to purchase some of these tropicals, while also obtaining their many health benefits:

  • Yellow and Green Bananas
    • Bananas are loaded with vitamins A, B, C, Potassium, and the amino acid  Tryptophan.
  • Aloe Vera Leaves
  • Avocados
    • Filled with good fats, as well as vitamins C, E, B, potassium, and omega-3’s.
  • Taro Root
  • Coconuts
    • The white flesh of the coconut is filled with vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, and fiber.
    • Their water is also filled with electrolytes
  • Yuca
  • Papaya
    • A rich source of vitamins, fiber, and carotene that all aid in the digestion process.

If you’re looking for fresh produce, especially tropicals, then E. Armata Inc. is the place to go. With a growing variety of produce, there’s nothing you can’t find. Contact us at the Hunts Point market to learn more!

Valentine’s Day White Chocolate Raspberry Cheesecake

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Valentine’s Day White Chocolate Raspberry Cheesecake

Looking for a tasty treat to add to your Valentine’s day menu? Well, we’ve got you covered. Try making this white chocolate raspberry cheesecake recipe.  Follow the steps below for everything you need to add this tasty treat to your Valentines day.

First stop, the grocery store. Here’s a full list of ingredients to make this cake:

  • 1 cup of chocolate cookie crumbs
  • 3 tablespoons of white sugar
  • ¼ cup of melted butter
  • 1 package of frozen raspberries (10 oz)
  • 2 teaspoons of cornstarch
  • Another 2 tablespoons of white sugar
  • ½ cup of water
  • 2 cups of white chocolate chips
  • ½ cup of half-and-half
  • 3 packages of softened cream cheese (8 oz each)
  • ½ cup of white sugar
  • 3 eggs
  • 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract

So now that you’ve got all the ingredients, here’s step by step directions on how to make it.

Step 1

Grab a medium sized mixing bowl and combine the following ingredients:

  • 3 tablespoons of sugar
  • Melted butter
  • Cookie crumbs

After mixing all these together, press the results into the bottom of your 9-inch springform pan.

Step 2

Next, grab your saucepan and throw in these ingredients:

  • Water
  • Cornstarch
  • 2 tablespoons of sugar
  • Raspberries

Once you’ve got it all, bring it all to a boil and continue boiling for about five minutes until the sauce thickens. Once it’s thick enough, you’ll strain the sauce through a mesh strainer this way you won’t have any lingering seeds in the sauce.

Step 3

While you have the oven preheating at 325 degrees, grab a metal bowl and melt the white chocolate chips with the half-and-half over a pan of simmering water. Make sure the mixture is completely smooth before you stop.

Step 4

In a large bowl, mix the softened cream cheese and ½ cup of sugar together until it’s smooth. Then add in:

  • 3 eggs (one at a time)
  • Vanilla extract
  • Melted white chocolate

Next, you’ll pour half of the batter over crust. Then you’ll start spreading 3 tablespoons of raspberry sauce over the batter. Take the remaining cheesecake batter you have and pour it into a pan. You’ll then spread another 3 tablespoons of raspberry sauce over the batter in the pan. To create a marbled effect, you can then swirl the batter with the tip of a knife.

Step 5

Lastly, you’re going to bake the cake for 55 to 60 minutes. Make sure the filling is set when you take it out. You’re then going to cool the cake by covering it with plastic wrap and placing it into the refrigerator for about eight hours. Once you’re ready to serve it, you can add the remaining raspberry sauce.