CSA Week 1

My CSA weekly box from Gruber Farms started today!!  I was literally giddy with excitement all weekend anticipating picking it up, and could not wait to see what it included!

The first box included (from left to right):

• kale
• pint of strawberries
• parsnip
• collards
• radishes
• peas
• lettuce
• sweet onions

So cool!! All beautiful, fresh, and local, right out of St. George, SC.   I can't wait to try new veggies and new recipes.  I have to admit I've never done a thing with radishes or sweet onions so bring it on!

I have, however, eaten my body weight in kale chips lately, and wanted to try something new tonight to switch it up.  I stumbled across a few sauteed kale recipes and tweaked to my (asian obsessed) taste buds.  It was delicious!!

Sesame Kale with Garlic and Ginger

- 1 tsp sesame oil

- 1 garlic clove minced

- 1 tablespoon grated ginger 

- 1 large bunch kale, washed, leaves removed and coarsely chopped

- 1 tablespoon water, chicken or veggie stock

- 1/2 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds

- 1 teaspoon soy sauce

- dash of roasted red peppers flakes

Heat sesame oil over medium heat, saute garlic and ginger until fragrant, about 30 seconds to 1 mins. 

Add kale (in batches like you would spinach) and saute for about 2 minutes.

Add water or stock, cover, and steam until kale wilts but is still slightly crunchy.

Finish with toasted sesame seeds, soy sauce, and roasted red pepper flakes.