Rough Draft Atlanta is partnering with Community Farmers Markets to let you know what’s in season at your local market. Each week, we’ll share a list of ingredients that are farm fresh as well as a couple of recipes including those products that you can try at home.
Here’s what we’ve got for you this week: peppers, eggplant, tomatoes, okra, summer and winter squashes, cucumbers, zucchini, garlic, onions, cabbage, arugula, swiss chard, corn, green beans, radishes, kohlrabi, bok choy, chives, potatoes, beans, microgreens, gourmet mushrooms (oyster, chanterelles, lion’s mane, shiitake, chanterelles), apples, plums, figs, raspberries, blueberries, watermelons, cantaloupe, herbs (basil, mint, lemon balm, wormwood, cilantro, oregano, parsley, dill), pecans, smoked salmon and trout, flowers (marigolds, Sunflowers, Cosmos, Mixed flower bouquets), pastured pork, wild caught shrimp, eggs, goat + sheep cheese, milk, jam, honey, oils, tea blends, hot sauce, vinegars, nut butters, spice blends, ghee, pickles, pasta.
Atlanta non-profit Community Farmers Markets (CFM) has been building community through farmers markets since 2011. Operating five weekly outdoor farmers markets and seven farm stands at MARTA stations is one of the strategies by which the organization addresses food access in Atlanta. CFM also offers educational programming in the community, financial incentives to make local food more affordable, and professional development for small businesses. See you at the farmers markets.
Black Lentil Summer Salad Recipe:
Ingredients:
- cherry tomatoes
- collard greens
- sweet white onion
- cucumber
- red and green okra
- fresh basil or cilantro
- black beluga lentils
- tahini
- sunflower seeds, pepitas, & sesame seeds
- apple cider vinegar
- salt, pepper, red chili flake, & cardamom
Directions:
- Cook your lentils just until tender, and then drain of water and cool under a cold water rinse from the faucet. You don’t want these to keep cooking, or they’ll turn too soft! Set aside.
- Chop your veggies and ribbon your collards. Combine all with lentils.
- For the dressing, mix equal parts tahini and water and whisk until a white, creamy spread forms. Now add a little apple cider vinegar at a time until you get a pourable slurry. Season to taste with salt, pepper, chili flake, and cardamom. If you have any lemon juice or zest, add a little now!
- Mix into your lentil salad, and top with fresh herbs and seeds. Enjoy!
African Stewed Okra Recipe:
Ingredients (2 large servings):
- 1 tbsp peanut oil
- 1 cup red onion, peeled and sliced thin
- 1 cup bell pepper, cored and sliced thin
- 4 cups okra, cut into 1/2 inch chunks
- 1/4 cup jalapeño, minced
- 1 cup sungold or cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1/3 cup peanut butter
- 2 tbsp tamari
- 1 tbsp anchovy paste or fish sauce
- Sea salt and freshly cracked black pepper
- 3 cups cooked rice (to serve)
Directions:
- Heat the peanut oil in a sauté pan on medium high heat. Add the onions and peppers, cook for 4 minutes until they start to become tender.
- Next add the okra and cook for another 3 minutes. Add the tomatoes once the okra has started to brown slightly, and let the veggies cook for another 4-6 minutes.
- Once the tomatoes have wilted, add the peanut butter, tamari and anchovy paste. Stir until your sauce is well mixed, adding a little water if necessary to thin the sauce out.
- Check for seasoning, adding salt and pepper as necessary.
- Serve over rice and enjoy!
The recipes for Black Lentil Summer Salad and African Stewed Okra can also be found on Community Farmers Markets’ Instagram.
