Roasted Beet and Ricotta Salad
Sarah’s creative use of the fresh ricotta at the farm stand. Remember, this is a salad, so play with the flavors, and if you don’t have fresh ricotta, no need to panic!
Ingredient: Orange
Oranges-
- Description-
Oranges are one of the most popular fruits in the world. Oranges belong to the citrus fruit family. Oranges are a round fruit covered with a vibrant peel and contain a juicy, segmented flesh.
- Preparation-
Oranges can be juiced, grilled, eaten as is. Oranges are often used in recipes for their juice and/or their zest.
- Varieties-
There are two types of oranges: sweet and bitter. Sweet oranges are Valencia, naval, car acara, and blood oranges. Bitter oranges are Seville (marmalade and non food use only) and Bergamot (not edible, used in essential oils and teas).
- Storage-
Store oranges in your refrigerator to help retain their vitamin C content. They can also be stored at room temperature. If exposed to moisture, they can easily grow mold.
- Nutrition-
As we all know, oranges are know for their Vitamin C levels. Vitamin C is the vitamin known for boosting our immune systems and protects against signs of aging. Oranges also contain fiber, folate, potassium, copper and calcium.
Orange marmalade can be made quite simply with oranges and sugar, and without any added pectin or other ingredients.
Here is a basic recipe I (Jess) followed, omitting the water and using 2 oranges from the share box. I took two of the oranges with the thinnest peels as directed. I used the bottom 2 oranges and ate the top one shown here.
After chopping the oranges and running them through a food processor, they were ready to mix with sugar in the saucepan. After not too long, this was happening!
Recipes Using Orange
Spiced Carrot Soup
The flavor combo of carrot and orange is vibrant in color and flavor. Veggie broth keeps it vegetarian but chicken broth may be substituted as well. Grab a hearty crusty bread to enjoy with this one!
Carrots Parsnips and Bacon with Citrus Zest
A favorite of Sarah’s, this dish is crunchy yet creamy, it’s salty, sweet, and fresh. It’s done in 30 minutes, only one pan is used, and it plates as a beautiful dish.
