Spring is the season known for starting fresh, and Shamrock Foodservice Warehouse has that in abundance with seasonal produce available for all your at-home cooking needs. Make way for bright, fresh produce in your recipes with spring produce, providing a pop of color full of vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants. Aside from fresh, great-tasting produce for all your meals, buying fresh fruits and vegetables when they are in season is also more budget-friendly. Browse our produce aisle and check out what our family of brand partner Markon has to offer.
Carrots
Carrots are a great source of beta-carotene, the orange pigment that converts to Vitamin A in the body, and the Vitamin A found in this powerhouse veggie also ensures good night vision and protects against eye issues related to aging. Need more reason to grab a bunch? Carrots also help the heart and immune system function properly. Raw carrots go great with hummus or a favorite dressing, and consider topping off foods with shredded carrots to add extra nutrition.
Fresh Herbs
Spring herbs like parsley, basil, mint, and dill are high in vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants. Add these to your cart and recipes, because research shows antioxidants in herbs may play a role in blood sugar control, bone health, blood pressure control, and cancer prevention. Plus, their bright color and bold flavor add both visual and taste appeal to the recipe.
Spinach
As with almost all produce, spinach is an excellent source of fiber and is full of vitamins and minerals, including potassium, which can help keep blood pressure in good control. Spinach can be steamed, sauteed or dehydrated and easily incorporated into smoothies, eggs, soups and casseroles.
Beets
The antioxidants that give beets their vibrant purple-red color are thought to reduce inflammation, promote heart health, and help our cells produce energy. Beets have an earthy flavor so try mixing with other spring favorites like feta and mint.
Asparagus
Asparagus is a good source of Vitamin K, which is used by the body for bone formation and blood clotting. It can be enjoyed raw, steamed, or grilled and fits into a variety of recipes well.
Now that you have spring produce added to your cart, see the recipe below from Markon to put those carrots to use right away.
Honey-Buttered Carrots Recipe
Ingredients:
2 tbsp canola oil
2 cups Ready-Set-Serve Carrot Sticks
2 tbsp unsalted butter
2 tbsp honey
2 tbsp Ready-Set-Serve Peeled Garlic, roasted until tender
1 tsp. kosher salt
1/4 tsp. black pepper
Instructions:
Heat oil in a skillet. Add carrots and sauté until tender. Add butter, honey, garlic, salt, and pepper. Continue stirring to combine all well. Cook for another five minutes or until carrots are soft and sauce has thickened.
We look forward to seeing our valued customers in-store shopping for fresh spring produce at Shamrock Foodservice Warehouse.
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