Tomatoes, cantaloupe, okra, zucchini, peaches, eggplant, cucumbers, Hatch chilies, basil, mint…OH MY! This week’s meal ideas are loaded with ideas for all these amazing in-season ingredients!
Now that August has arrived, it’s Hatch Chile time! The soil and growing conditions in Hatch Valley contribute to the unique flavor of the chilies grown there. Hatch Valley is at 4,000 foot elevation, so it gets hot during the day, and then cools off at night. This hot to cool condition gives the chilies a unique taste compared to peppers from other parts of New Mexico. We will provide some delicious ideas the next few weeks, starting this week with the Hatch Peach Salsa…you should probably go ahead a double the recipe because it will disappear quick!
You can also use Hatch chilies, along with freshly harvested okra and tomatoes, in the Okra Curry!
Enjoy your zucchini and eggplant with the Greek Goulash, and then you can transform some of your zucchini into the Tropical Zucchini Noodle Salad! For another quick and easy idea this week, check out the Veg Out Flatbread Pizza…way better than carryout!
You know we always try to give you a few ideas to nudge you outside of your comfort zone. This week, we really hope you will consider the Savory Steel Cut Oats. With fresh in-season cherry tomatoes, it’s absolutely delicious! Feel free to enjoy it for a leisurely breakfast or for dinner — we hope you love it as much as we do!
More Hatch chile-inspired ideas coming next week!
-Nothing brings people together like good (REAL) food!
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Entrée 1
Bhindi (Okra) Curry
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Entrée 2Greek Goulash
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Entrée 3Savory Steel Cut Oats
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Side 1Couscous with Nectarines and Toasted Almonds
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Side 2Hatch Peach Salsa
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Side 3Minty Cucumber Cantaloupe Salad
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Quick & Easy 1Tropical Zucchini Noodle Salad
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Quick & Easy 2Veg Out Flatbread Pizza
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