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Radicchio has deep red to purple leaves with bright white veins. The edges of the leaves are fairly thick and crisp. I It is eaten raw with just a bit of olive oil and salt, as well as mixed into a variety of salads. Origin: Guatemala Availability: Year-Round -
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8 oz Patty Pan is a summer squash known for its small size, round and shallow shape, and deeply scalloped edges, similar to a flying saucer. Patty Pan is a good source of magnesium, niacin, and vitamins A and C. Origin: Guatemala Availability: Year-Round -
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8 oz Green Zucchini is the essential summer squash. Its flesh is crisp and creamy with an underdeveloped seed cavity due to its youth. Its flavor is peppery and complex with grassy undertones. Cooking mellows the flavor and the color. Origin: Guatemala Availability: Year-Round -
8 oz French Beans are tender, slender beans with green, rounded pods. They're eaten whole, including undeveloped seeds, when they are still young, juicy and tender. They have a delicate texture and sweet flavor. Origin: Guatemala Availability: Year-Round -
8 oz Baby Corn is the immature version, only smaller. Popular Asian vegetable consumed cooked or raw due to its sweet and juicy taste. Low fat; saturated fat-free, very low in sodium, cholesterol-free, and a good source of vitamin C. Origin: Guatemala Availability: Year-Round -
8 oz Each color of carrot has a different health benefit of its own: orange carrots promote healthy eyes and well-being. In addition, yellow carrots support good eye health and reduce the risk of hardening arteries. Also, red carrots are believed to guard against heart disease and cancers. Lastly, white protect against disease. Origin: Guatemala, Mexico Availability: Year-Round -
8 oz Baby Carrots are the immature version, measuring 3 inches long. One of the most common and versatile ingredients, requiring no peeling and easy to cook. Certainly superior in texture, sweetness, and appearance. In addition, they're an excellent source of vitamin A and fiber Origin: Guatemala, Mexico Availability: Year-Round -
1 pound Asparagus are green stalks, tender at the tip and somewhat woody at the end. Considered a delicacy since ancient times. Most importantly, it has an antioxidant which prevents certain cancers and diseases. Origin: Chile, Peru, Mexico, USA Availability: Year-Round -
8 oz Indian Okra or bhindi is a delicious pod that is an indispensable ingredient in stews, curries, deep-fried or grilled. Easy to grow and extremely productive. In India, okra is referred to as “Ladies Fingers”. Origin: Dominican Republic, Honduras, Nicaragua, U.S. Availability: Year-Round -
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Indian Eggplant is very popular in Indian cuisine. It is about the size of a tomato and almost perfectly round. Additionally, it has dark, purple skin, and it is sweet and tender with very few seeds. Entirely edible, including the seeds. Origin: Dominican Republic, Honduras, U.S. Availability: Year-Round -
The Indian Bitter Melon is a tropical vine that bears a distinctive fruit which is bumpy, green, and elongated. The fruit of the bitter melon contains large, flat seeds, a thin flesh layer and a thick rubbery skin. Asian cultures believe that bitter melon can prevent malaria, treat diabetes and fuel metabolism. Origin: Dominican Republic, Honduras, Guatemala, USA Availability: Year-Round -
8 oz Guar Bean is small to medium in size. Its pods are green with a slimy, soft texture. They have a slightly bitter taste. Additionally, they are high in fiber and vitamins. Great for soups, stir-fries, and salads. Origin: Dominican Republic Availability: Year-Round
