Territory Farms and Goats

So you shopped at your local farmers market…..now what?

There are many different options you can utilize when cooking all those yummy veggies you bought. Below are a couple tried and true recipes my family loves (except that oldest child…). Feel free to try these as-is, or put your own spin on them! I like a little spice in mine, so I sometimes add red pepper flakes, or when I want the taste and no heat, smoked paprika is always a good addition!

Oklahoma Summer Veggie Stir-Fry

Serves: 4
Ingredients:

• 1 zucchini, sliced
  
• 1 crooked neck squash, sliced
  
• 1 onion, sliced
  
• 1 carrot, thinly sliced
  
• 1 cup broccoli florets
  
• 2 tablespoons oil (any kind)
  
• Salt, pepper, garlic powder to taste
  

Instructions:

1. Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
   
2. Add onion and carrot, sauté for 3 minutes.
   
3. Add zucchini, squash, and broccoli. Cook until tender (about 5–7 minutes).
   
4. Season to taste and serve over rice or with a slice of bread.

The next recipe is great for a side dish, or even just a light snack, when that summer heat gets to be too much. You can make a creamy sauce for it to make it more like a slaw, but my family isn’t big on mayo. Again, any way you can make this your own will make it even better!

Cabbage & Carrot Slaw (No Mayo)

Serves: 4
Ingredients:

• 2 cups shredded cabbage
  
• 1 carrot, grated
  
• 1 cucumber, diced
  
• 2 tablespoons vinegar (apple cider or white)
  
• 1 tablespoon oil
  
• Salt, pepper, and pinch of sugar
  

Instructions:

1. Mix cabbage, carrot, and cucumber in a large bowl.
   
2. In a small bowl, whisk vinegar, oil, salt, pepper, and sugar.
   
3. Pour dressing over veggies, mix well, and chill before serving.