Tag: spring

  • PRODUCE RECIPE OF THE WEEK: PARMESAN ROASTED ASPARAGUS

    PRODUCE RECIPE OF THE WEEK: PARMESAN ROASTED ASPARAGUS

    On sale this week (3/18-3/24): Organic Asparagus $3.99 lb!

    Happy first day of spring!! To kick off the spring season, we have a FRESH recipe for you this week. Not only will it help you get into the spring season, but this recipe is packed with nutrients from organic asparagus. BONUS– we have imported Italian organic parmesan cheese in our meat and cheese case! Not only is it organic, but it is freshly grated by our own Chef Chris!

    Ingredients

    2 1/2 Pounds Fresh Asparagus

    2 Tablespoons Olive Oil

    1/2 Teaspoon Salt, or to taste

    1/4 Teaspoon Black Pepper, or to taste

    1/2 Cup Freshly Grated Parmesan (found in our meat and cheese case)

    2 Lemons, cut in slices for serving


    Method

    1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.

    2. Lay asparagus in single layer on sheet pan and drizzle with olive oil.

    3. Sprinkle salt and pepper (you can adjust amounts to your taste) over all asparagus.

    4. Roast for 15-20 minutes until tender.

    5. Take out of oven and add parmesan over top.

    6. Return to oven for another minute.

    7. Take out of oven, serve with lemon slices and enjoy!


    Before you enjoy your first day of spring parmesan roasted asparagus, make sure you take a picture of your masterpiece! Post it on social media and tag your favorite produce market, Basil Bandwagon Natural Market! #basilbandwagon #producerecipeoftheweek

  • Meet May’s Featured Drink: Sunshine Smoothie

    Spring is in full swing and summer is on the horizon. Everyone is looking forward to warm evenings and days full of fun. What better way to celebrate this glorious anticipation than with something sunny and sweet?

    Meet our Sunshine Smoothie:

     

    We blended frosty chunks of mango with cool coconut milk, added tangy orange juice and a few creamy bananas to round it out. A scoop of turmeric adds not only a boost of inflammatory goodness, but it gives this smoothie its bright orange hue!

    Try one today!