Servings: 6

Serving size: 1 cup

Seasonal Recipe: White Bean Chili

Chile is a good source of:
Vitamin A- One teaspoon of dried red chile powder has 100% of the daily requirements for Vitamin A!
Vitamin C – One fresh green chile pod has as much Vitamin C as six oranges! Vitamin B6, Potassium

Seasonal Recipe: Sauteed Swiss Chard and Summer Squash

Swiss chard is a good source of vitamins K, A and C, magnesium, potassium, iron and fiber.

There are three types of Swiss chard: rainbow chard, ruby or red chard, and white or yellow stemmed chard. Look for Swiss chard that is vivid green in color and does not have any browning or yellowing.

Ingredients

  • 1 lb fresh green beans, washed and cut into pieces
  • 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
  • 1 1/2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 1/2 cup fresh basil, finely chopped (or 2 tablespoons dried basil)
  • 2 cloves of garlic, minced
  • 1 1/2 tablespoon olive oil
  • Juice of 1 lemon
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Directions

  1. Bring a pot of water to a boil. Blanch green beans in water for about 3 minutes.
  2. Drain and transfer to an ice bath for another 2-3 minutes.
  3. Drain and place green beans in a large bowl.
  4. Add in remaining ingredients, and toss well.

(Recipes courtesy of the New Mexico State University’s Cooperative Extension Service iCAN Program.)

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