Off the Vine

EBNHC's East Boston Farmers Market

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When: Every Thursday from 3:00 to 6:30 pm through October 20, 2011 (rain or shine)

Where: Central Square
(intersection of Bennington St. & Meridian St. in East Boston)

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THIS WEEK AT THE FARMERS MARKET: August 25, 2011
Green Bean and Tomato Salsa Samples
at the Market Today!
 

green bean tomato salad

UMass Extension is back this week with another recipe sampling. Today's tasty creation is Green Bean and Tomato Salsa. Stop by today to pick up your free sample and learn how to prepare this delicious dish at home -- with East Boston Farmers Market produce!

 

 

RECIPE OF THE WEEK
Roasted Eggplant, Pepper, Onion, and Tomato 

 

ratatouilleThis recipe is simple to prepare and is the perfect accompaniment to a fish, poultry, or meat course. It also does well on its own or with some hearty whole-grain bread! The hot pepper gives it some nice warmth, but you can leave it out if you do not enjoy spicy food.

 

Serves 4.

  

Ingredients:

1 green pepper*

1 red pepper*

1 eggplant*

1 tomato*

1 medium sweet onion*

1 shallot*

1 medium-hot pepper*

1/4 cup fresh parsley*

olive oil

2 tablespoons fresh rosemary leaves (or 1 teaspoon dried)

sea salt

freshly ground black pepper

 

*Indicates that this ingredient can be found at the East Boston Farmers Market

 

Directions:   

 

1.  Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. Move top oven rack to the second highest slot.

2.  Chop the green and red peppers, eggplant, tomato, onion, shallot, and hot pepper into long strips.

3.  Place the chopped produce into a baking dish and toss with the parsley, oil, rosemary, salt, and black pepper.

4.  Place dish in oven onto top rack and bake for 30 minutes, checking in on it every 5 minutes or so and tossing with a pair of tongs.

5.  When the onions are translucent and crispy, and the peppers and eggplant are good and soft, the dish is ready!

WHAT'S IN SEASON?
What You'll Find at the Market this Week

 

Wondering what fruits or veggies you'll find when you come visit us? Below is a list of some of the crops that you'll most likely come across today at the East Boston Farmers Market:

  • Arugula 
    peppers
    Look for peppers like these this week at the East Boston Farmers Market!
  • Basil
  • Beets
  • Blueberries
  • Bok Choy 
  • Cabbage
  • Carrots 
  • Cauliflower
  • Cilantro
  • Corn
  • Cucumbers
  • Currants
  • Eggplant
  • Garlic
  • Green Beans
  • Green Onions 
  • Lettuce
  • Mint
  • Onions
  • Peaches
  • Parsley
  • Peppers
  • Radishes
  • Raspberries
  • Scallions
  • Spinach
  • Spring turnips
  • Strawberries
  • Summer Squash
  • Tomatoes
  • Zucchini
MAKING HEALTHY FOOD AFFORDABLE
Community Resources

Families and individuals that qualify can use a range of vouchers and coupons to make fresh fruits and vegetables even easier to purchase.

  • SNAP/EBT participants can use their cards at the market and receive 50% off purchases up to $20, thanks to the Boston Bounty Bucks program sponsored by the Food Project and the City of Boston.
  • WIC participants can save in two ways with the WIC Farmers Market Nutrition Program and with WIC Fruit & Vegetable vouchers. The East Boston Farmers Market is the only market in the city of Boston participating in this new nutrition voucher program.
  • Seniors can use their Farmers Market Nutrition Program coupons at the market
ABOUT THE EAST BOSTON FARMERS MARKET
Getting in Touch

 

For more information on the Farmers Market, visit the Farmers Market web page at EBNHC's external website. If you have any questions, please contact Ben Talbot, Market Manager, at talbotb@ebnhc.org or 617-568-4028. We'll see you at the market!

 

East Boston Neighborhood Health Center

10 Gove Street
East Boston
MA 02128