Yum Yum Vegetable Quotes

Kale/chard: Nutritious and cleansing; loaded with B vitamins and minerals. 3. Apples: “An (organic) apple a day keeps the doctor (bill) away.” 4. Almonds: Good oils and lots of nutrients. 5. Red lentil sprouts: Good-quality protein, nutritious and tasty, and crunchy to boot. 6. Salmon: Yum! And full of great oils (omega-3s) and quality protein and nutrients. 7. Avocado: One of my favorites, for the good oils; only Haas avocados for sure! 8. Brown rice: We need the fiber, the trace minerals, and the fuel. 9. Mango: For both the carotenoids and the wonderful taste. 10. Sea vegetables: The full complement of ocean minerals and the good detoxifiers, a value in everyone’s diet! EXPERTS

Gus took a deep breath, taking in the wondrous scent of fresh herbs, ran her eyes over the stalls of red and yellow tulips and the tables mounded with ramps, asparagus, sorrel, chives, and mushrooms. Farther along she could make out the crisp spring lettuces, the romaine and spinach and what was known as a merlot, with its wonderful ruffled edges and bright green ribs. Gus longed to crunch on a few baby carrots, dreamed of giving them a quick blanch and a dab of butter and parsley. Yum! She wanted a chance to wander through the crowd, imagining how she'd put together an early spring vegetable soup, and savor a cup of tea as she people-watched the comings and goings of the green market.

Sweet Potato Hash This hash recipe is absolutely delicious and versatile. Serve it for breakfast with a fried egg or for dinner with Herb-Crusted Pork Chops (page 26). Yum! MAKES 2–4 SERVINGS Ingredients: 1 medium sweet potato, peeled and cut into ½-inch cubes ½ cup diced mixed-colored bell peppers ½ cup diced onion Pantry items: Olive oil Kosher salt Freshly ground black pepper Directions: Preheat the air fryer to 360°F for 5 minutes. In a medium bowl, combine the sweet potato, bell peppers, onion, 1 tablespoon olive oil, and a pinch of salt and pepper. Mix until all the vegetables are well coated. Transfer the veggies to the fry basket and cook for 10 minutes. Stir and cook for an additional 10 minutes. Check the tenderness of your sweet potatoes, and if additional time is needed, cook in intervals of 2–3 minutes more.