Howdy folks and welcome to week 21 of your Tumbleweed Farm share!
We are so excited about this week’s haul, especially because the Kabocha squash is here! It is MY FAVORITE!! I honestly joke that I don’t want to sell a single one because I need a big stash of my own to get me through the winter. These squash are incredibly sweet, nutty, and creamy, and I just can’t get enough of them.
Pro tip: Bake the whole squash for about 10 minutes before slicing into it. It softens the skin just enough to make cutting it so much easier (and safer!).
And if you get a chance, make the Autumn Spiced Beef, Kabocha Squash & Collard Greens recipe below. It might just be my favorite recipe in the archives right now! The Broccoli & Bok Choy Salad with Peanut Sauce is also absolutely worth making—especially if you’re looking for a fresh, crunchy way to use up those greens.
Anyhow, we hope you enjoy this week’s haul and all the cozy fall goodness that comes with it!
Happy eating, everyone!
Harvest 21
Bok Choy—Full of anti-cancer properties such as Vitamins C & E, beta carotene, and selenium which is thought to slow the growth rate of tumors.
Potatoes—Potato skins and flesh are both very beneficial to human health. Fun fact—potato plants draw some of the highest concentration of macro and trace minerals from the earth. This was news to me!! They are high in potassium and rich in vitamin B6, as well as a fantastic source of amino acids, especially lysine in its bioactive form. Lysine is a powerful weapon against viruses such as Epstein-Barr and shingles that are behind rheumatoid arthritis, joint pain, autoimmune disease, and more. Potatoes also contain tyrosine, a chemical needed to produce thyroid hormones. So cool! Eat more potatoes folks!
Collard Greens—not only are they high in vitamin K they are also a good source of cancer fighting compounds. They are rich in glucosinolates which is a sulfur-containing compound which is thought to help stop cancer process at different stages of development. Pretty rad!
Lettuce Mix—A rich source of vitamins A, K and folate. Contains anti-inflamatory properties.
Turnips—Rich in vitamins and minerals turnips are high in antioxidants which help provide anti-inflammatory, anticancer, and antibacterial effects, among other benefits. The greens boast a whole list of their own nutritional values but the biggest ones are that they’re high in vitamin A and calcium. Please remove the greens from the turnips and store them separately so the roots don’t get soft.
Broccoli—Broccoli contains many vitamins, minerals, fiber, and antioxidants. Research suggests that some of broccoli’s plant compounds are thought to help prevent cancer when eaten often. Broccoli’s benefits include helping reduce inflammation, keeping blood sugar stable, and strengthening the immune system.
Celery—it’s rich in over 25 anti-inflmatory compounds and has a natural and healthy sodium content and is a great source of electrolytes.
Winter Squash (Kabocha)—Winter Squash is a highly nutritious and alkaline food which is rich in phytonutrients and antioxidants. It’s easy to digest and contains high amounts of Vitamins A, E, C, B-complex, and beta carotene, iron, zinc, calcium, and potassium which are vital for a healthy and strong immune and nervous system
Onions—Onions are high in probiotics and fiber which is great for gut health. They are also high in vitamin C, which may help regulate your immune health, collagen production, and iron absorption. Onions are rich in B vitamins, including folate and vitamin B6
Recipe Suggestions
Autumn Spiced Beef with Kabocha Squash & Collard Greens (this might be my favorite recipe on the site!)
Broccoli & Bok Choy Salad with Turnips & Peanut Sauce (very easy and delicious! Great for meal prep!)
Sesame Ginger Skillet Dinner with CSA Veggies (this is so easy and flavorful!)
Coconut Braised Collard Greens (easiest way to get collard haters to love collard greens!)
Coconut Ginger Bok Choy Chicken (very good!)
Simple Beef & Broccoli Stir Fry (can’t go wrong with this easy recipe!)
Fall Harvest Vegetable Beef Bowls with Tahini (use the kabocha squash instead of delicata and the collard greens instead of chard.)
Miso Salmon Bowls with Turnips & Broccoli (SO GOOD!!)