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Produce List
Exotic Greens & Gourmet Essentials
At Gourmet Greens, we follow a Farm to Table cycle for fresh and nutritious produce all delivered to you in a temperature controlled package within 24 hours of harvesting. Looking to expand into many more categories in the near future, our current crop includes various leafies, herbs and by popular demand: our most loved Gourmet Essentials. Our greens are:
LEAFIES
HERBS
GOURMET ESSENTIALS
•Diabetes Management
•Hearth Health, Eye Health
•May help in Cancer Prevention
BABY SPINACH
A popular addition to salads and smoothies. Has smaller leaves that are more tender and have a sweeter flavour than mature spinach.
Way to use : A fun Spinach-Artichoke Dip.
•Vitamin & Hydration dense
•Improved vision & Bone strength
•PreventS cardiovascular diseases
GREEN LETTUCE
Large-framed variety with light green, glossy leaves, Locarno\Green Lettuce is densely incised. Has colourful leaves with a tasty crunch.
Use it to make an amazing Caesar salad
•High in nutrients, very hydrating
•Loaded with antioxidants
•Keeps your heart healthy
STARFIGHTER LETTUCE
Disease-resistant head-lettuce variety with incised leaves, has excellent flavour and texture.
Adds crunch to your burgers. Recipe for every day diet: Stir fried lettuce
•Relieves Stress, Helps headache
•Tones your skin naturally
•Rich in nutrients
MINT
Perennial with very fragrant, toothed leaves & tiny purple, white flowers. A fruity, aromatic taste.
Way to use mint leaves to refresh yourself : Cilantro & Mint Sauce
•High in Several Nutrients
•Rich Antioxidants
•May Ease Meno -pause Symptoms
SAGE
One of the oldest known medicinal plants. Used as fresh, dried or in oil form, has a strong aroma & earthy flavour.
This ultimate fall herb used to make a delicious Pumpkin & Sage Lasagna
•Helps regulate blood pressure
•Better Exercise stamina
•Slows progression of dementia
BLOODY BEET
Has the reddest foliage clearly seen. As roots enlarge, baby beets are delicious mixed with salads. Small red roots are best when harvested young.
How to add to your diet: Parchment Candied Beet with Balsamic
•Great source of Vitamins
•Blood Sugar Level regulation
• High Fibre, High antioxidants
SWISS CHARD
A nutritious dark, leafy green with a range of brightly coloured stems, Swiss Chard is a lovely edible.
A palatable way to use this in your diet: Spaghetti with Chard
• Prevents cholesterol build up
• Controls Blood Pressure
• Rich in minerals
ROMAINE LETTUCE
Sturdy, crunchy, a hearty salad green, savoury yet neutral taste. Great way to sneak in nutrients onto your family’s plates.
Makes for a great cushion to crunchy foods. Eg: Falafel Lettuce Wraps.
•Better blood flow
• Helps lower BP
• Helps reduce oxidative stress
BASIL
Native to mint family, has a history in ancient Ayurvedic medicines. Has flowers white in color arranged as a spike.
Staple in Italian cuisine (tomato/pesto), also thai/mediterranean.
• Rich Antioxidants
•Fights bacteria
•Decreases inflammation
OREGANO
A culinary herb used for the flavour of its leaves, can be more flavourful when dried than fresh. Has an aromatic, warm & slightly bitter taste.
Use in tomato based/olive oil centric recipes
•Better digestion
•Neurological Protection •Stimulates hair growth
ROSEMARY
Fragrant evergreen herb. Leaves have a pungent, slightly bitter taste & are used, dried or fresh, to season foods.
A top tier dish to try: Garlic Rosemary White Bean dip
•Heart-Healthy Fatty Acids
•Lower Cholesterol & Triglycerides
•Especially rich in Vit K, E & A
AVOCADO
Likely originating from south central Mexico, the fruit of the plant, (the avocado) is botanically a large berry containing a single large seed.
Can be added to a number of salads or breakfasts for an instant nutrition boost
•Full of flavonoid antioxidants
•Vitamins dense, Boosts immunity
•Reduces bad cholesterol
RED AMARANTHUS
These are superfoods with fleshy oval shaped leaves. Produces feathery purple / magenta flowers loaded with edible seeds.
A tasty way to eat these: Red Amaranth leaves with pesto pasta
•Eye Health
•Helps fight iron deficiency anemia •Rich in vitamins, Contains folates
BUTTERHEAD LETTUCE
Gets its name from its soft, buttery leaves, adds a mild, sweet flavour to dishes.
Eat it in this delicious way: Butterhead Lettuce with cheese & avocado
•Good For Digestion
•Fights free radical activity
•Skin Benefits, Anti-inflammatory
RED BASIL
Also known as Red Rubin basil, is a compact basil plant with reddish-purple foliage a delightful aroma.
Add it to your diet this way (one out of the many): Red basil Peanut Pesto
•Lowers Blood Pressure
•Boosts Immunity
•Helps with acne
THYME
A low growing & recognisable herb from the mint family with white to lilac cluster flowers. Highly aromatic, has a distinctive & rich taste.
Simplest use: Roasted Potatoes with Thyme
•Anti-Carcinogenic
•Pressure & Heart Functionality
• Rich in Nutrients
CHERRY TOMATO
Delightfully sweet, delivers burst of flavour as a snack, in salads, & in a surprising variety of both savoury & sweet dishes.
A delicious recipe : Roasted Cherry Tomato Caprese
•Good Source of Antioxidants
•Can Improve Digestive Health
•Supports a Healthy Pregnancy
ASPARAGUS
A member of the lily family, this popular vegetable comes in a variety of colors, including green, white and purple & is low in calories.
It’s used in dishes around the world, including frittatas, pastas & stirfries.
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