Spring is in the air... and on your table.
Here are a few recipes that showcase Minnesota's wide variety of delicious produce. We will continue to add new recipes for more fruits and vegetables when they are in season.
All of the fresh ingredients can be found at the Minneapolis Farmers Market. Enjoy!
Toss-and-Turn Asparagus:
1 bunch asparagus, approx. 1 lb.
1 sweet red pepper
8 oz. baby portabella mushrooms, sliced
3 tbsp. chives, chopped
¼ cup basil, coarsely chopped
1 tbsp. rosemary
3 tbsp. olive oil
2 tbsp. roasted garlic
Wash and trim asparagus. Slice sweet pepper into ½ inch slices. Heat oil in sauté pan. Add garlic, rosemary and chives. Add sliced peppers, mushrooms and asparagus. Stir and toss in the pan 3-4 minutes. Add basil. Stir and toss until tender.
6 cups chopped rhubarb
1 cup chopped onions
1 cup raisins
2 cups brown sugar
½ cup cider vinegar
1 tsp. salt
¾ tsp. cinnamon
½ tsp. ginger
½ tsp. allspice
Combine all ingredients. Heat gently. Bring to a boil then reduce heat and simmer ½ hour or until mixture is thick. Pour in sterilized jars and seal.
