Category: Summer Vegetables July 2021
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Corn & Cotija Salad
Ingredients:1 cup yellow corn1 tablespoon chopped cilantro1/2 jalapeño, thinly slicedGenerous squeeze of lime juiceSalt2-3 tablespoons Cotija Directions: In a large bowl, combine corn, cilantro, jalapeño, lime juice, and salt. Toss, then add Cotija and toss once more.
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Sautéed Green Beans
Ingredients:4 strips of thick-cut bacon12 ounces green beans, washed and trimmed1 large garlic clove, chopped1-2 tablespoons butterSalt1/4 teaspoon chili flakes (optional) Directions:In a medium pan over medium heat, cook bacon to desired crispness. Then, remove bacon from pan, and drain half the bacon fat. Add green beans and garlic to pan, plus butter, and cook…
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Italian-Style Rolled Eggplant
Ingredients:1 small- to medium-sized eggplant4 ounces cream cheese1 tablespoon freshly chopped basil1/4 cup chopped sweet onionSalt and pepper1/2 cup Italian-style breadcrumbsA splash of oil, for cooking Directions:Preheat the oven to 350. Peel eggplant and thinly slice lengthwise. (Slices should be no thicker than 1/4-inch). In a bowl, combine cream cheese, basil, and sweet onion. Season…
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Shrimp Stuffed Bell Peppers
Ingredients:1 bell pepper1/4 cup chopped yellow onion6-8 uncooked shrimp, chopped1 chipotle pepper in adobo, chopped2-3 tablespoons queso frescoSalt and pepper Directions:Preheat the oven to 350. Slice bell pepper in half lengthwise; hollow out seeds and white membrane, and set aside. In a bowl, combine onion, shrimp, chipotle pepper, and queso fresco. Season with salt and…