50 Best Plants on the Planet: The Most Nutrient-Dense Fruits and Vegetables, in 150 Delicious RecipesThis encyclopedic guide to cooking the 50 most nutritious fruits and vegetables in the world comes from Melissa's Produce, the largest supplier of specialty produce in the United States. Cooks of all skill levels will love these 150 recipes for simple sides, breakfasts, dinners, and healthful desserts that make the most of fresh, accessible produce, from memory-boosting blackberries to antimicrobial chili peppers to vitamin A–rich watermelon. Featuring health and nutritional information, tips for buying and storage, quick recipe riffs, and gorgeous shots of finished dishes as well as photographs of individual fruits and vegetables, this impressive package is an indispensable resource for home cooks looking to put more fruits and vegetables on the table every day. |
Contents
Foreword | |
Introduction | |
Arugula | |
Asparagus | |
Beet and Beet Green | |
Blackberry | |
Bok Choy | |
Broccoli | |
Kale | |
Kiwi | |
Kumquat | |
Mâche | |
Mustard Green | |
Nectarine | |
Okra | |
Orange | |
Brussels Sprout | |
Cabbage | |
Cactus Leaf | |
Cactus Pear | |
Cantaloupe | |
Casaba Melon | |
Chard | |
Chile | |
Chrysanthemum Leaf | |
Cilantro | |
Dandelion Green | |
Endive | |
Gai Lan | |
Gooseberry | |
Grapefruit | |
Green Bean | |
Green Leaf Lettuce Red Leaf Lettuce | |
Green Onion | |
Guava | |
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50 Best Plants on the Planet: 150 Nutrient-Dense and Delicious Recipes Cathy Thomas No preview available - 2013 |
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