Ground Beef - Alfalfa and Clover Sprouts - Leeks
January 22, 2009
Category: Recipes
Posted by: Sam Edelman
Ground beef
Locally raised meat is perfect for one of my favorite Super Bowl foods: beef sliders, the Fix of the Week on page D8. Full of flavor, it's also great in tacos, Bolognese sauce and meatballs. Free of hormones and antibiotics. Available from Rancho San Julian and Rocky Canyon Ranch at the Tuesday Santa Barbara and Saturday Santa Barbara farmers markets, just in time for the big game on Feb. 1. About $4 to $5 per pound.
Alfalfa and clover sprouts
It's amazing the difference a pinch of sprouts can make when added to your favorite sandwiches, salads, wraps and burgers. This live food from Ojai Valley Sprouts provides crunch and a refreshing flavor to meals. Fresh sprouts are extremely nutritious as they are a good source of vitamins A, B, C, D, E, F, and K and are rich in many minerals as well as enzymes needed for digestion. Available at the Tuesday Santa Barbara, Wednesday Solvang, Thursday Carpinteria, Saturday Santa Barbara and Sunday Camino Real markets. About $3 for 6 ounces.
Leeks
Fresh leeks are popping up all over area farms. With onions starting to phase out, leeks are taking their place. They make a great addition to soups and stir-fry dishes. Leeks are surprisingly nutritious -- actually supplying more vitamins and minerals than an equal serving of onions or scallions. It's a good idea to soak chopped leeks in a bowl of water before use, as the sediments from the field tend to get trapped inside. The water will allow the leek to float to the surface, leaving the sediment behind. Certified organic available at most markets. About $1 to $2 per bunch or pound.
Locally raised meat is perfect for one of my favorite Super Bowl foods: beef sliders, the Fix of the Week on page D8. Full of flavor, it's also great in tacos, Bolognese sauce and meatballs. Free of hormones and antibiotics. Available from Rancho San Julian and Rocky Canyon Ranch at the Tuesday Santa Barbara and Saturday Santa Barbara farmers markets, just in time for the big game on Feb. 1. About $4 to $5 per pound.
Alfalfa and clover sprouts
It's amazing the difference a pinch of sprouts can make when added to your favorite sandwiches, salads, wraps and burgers. This live food from Ojai Valley Sprouts provides crunch and a refreshing flavor to meals. Fresh sprouts are extremely nutritious as they are a good source of vitamins A, B, C, D, E, F, and K and are rich in many minerals as well as enzymes needed for digestion. Available at the Tuesday Santa Barbara, Wednesday Solvang, Thursday Carpinteria, Saturday Santa Barbara and Sunday Camino Real markets. About $3 for 6 ounces.
Leeks
Fresh leeks are popping up all over area farms. With onions starting to phase out, leeks are taking their place. They make a great addition to soups and stir-fry dishes. Leeks are surprisingly nutritious -- actually supplying more vitamins and minerals than an equal serving of onions or scallions. It's a good idea to soak chopped leeks in a bowl of water before use, as the sediments from the field tend to get trapped inside. The water will allow the leek to float to the surface, leaving the sediment behind. Certified organic available at most markets. About $1 to $2 per bunch or pound.