Fresh Vegetables

Squash brings colour and a tender texture to seasonal cooking.

• Nutrition: Vegetables contribute fibre and a variety of naturally occurring plant compounds.
• Enjoy: Roast or bake, then loosen the cooked flesh into strands and serve with a sauce.
• Store: Keep whole winter squash cool and dry; refrigerate cut portions.
• Prepare: Wash before cutting; remove tough skin and seeds as needed and cook until tender.
• Our sourcing: Brand varies. We try to source locally when available.

Cabbage brings crisp layers to slaws and becomes tender in slow-cooked dishes.

• Nutrition: Vegetables contribute fibre and a variety of naturally occurring plant compounds.
• Enjoy: Steam, roast or stir-fry; season with a dressing or sauce after cooking.
• Store: Keep refrigerated.
• Prepare: Rinse well, trim tough ends and cut into even pieces.
• Our sourcing: Brand varies. We try to source locally when available.

Tomatoes bring a juicy texture and a balance of sweetness and acidity.

• Nutrition: Vegetables contribute fibre and a variety of naturally occurring plant compounds.
• Enjoy: Slice into salads, roast or simmer into a sauce.
• Store: Keep whole tomatoes at room temperature until ripe; refrigerate cut tomatoes.
• Prepare: Rinse, remove stems and cut as needed. Quarter small tomatoes lengthwise for young children.
• Our sourcing: Brand varies. We try to source locally when available.

Tomatoes bring a juicy texture and a balance of sweetness and acidity.

• Nutrition: Vegetables contribute fibre and a variety of naturally occurring plant compounds.
• Enjoy: Slice into salads, roast or simmer into a sauce.
• Store: Keep whole tomatoes at room temperature until ripe; refrigerate cut tomatoes.
• Prepare: Rinse, remove stems and cut as needed. Quarter small tomatoes lengthwise for young children.
• Our sourcing: Brand varies. We try to source locally when available.

Squash brings colour and a tender texture to seasonal cooking.

• Nutrition: Vegetables contribute fibre and a variety of naturally occurring plant compounds.
• Enjoy: Roast in pieces, simmer into soup or mash after cooking.
• Store: Keep whole winter squash cool and dry; refrigerate cut portions.
• Prepare: Wash before cutting; remove tough skin and seeds as needed and cook until tender.
• Our sourcing: Brand varies. We try to source locally when available.

Aromatic alliums form a flavourful base for savoury cooking.

• Nutrition: Vegetables contribute fibre and a variety of naturally occurring plant compounds.
• Enjoy: Sauté for soups and sauces or roast as a side dish.
• Store: Keep dry bulb onions and shallots cool and ventilated; refrigerate green onions and leeks.
• Prepare: Trim and clean thoroughly; peel dry outer layers where needed.
• Our sourcing: Brand varies. We try to source locally when available.

Aromatic alliums form a flavourful base for savoury cooking.

• Nutrition: Vegetables contribute fibre and a variety of naturally occurring plant compounds.
• Enjoy: Sauté for soups and sauces or roast as a side dish.
• Store: Keep dry bulb onions and shallots cool and ventilated; refrigerate green onions and leeks.
• Prepare: Trim and clean thoroughly; peel dry outer layers where needed.
• Our sourcing: Brand varies. We try to source locally when available.

Potatoes are a versatile base for comforting sides and everyday meals.

• Nutrition: Potatoes contribute starch for energy and naturally occurring fibre, especially when the skin is eaten.
• Enjoy: Roast, boil or mash; choose a preparation suited to the variety.
• Store: Store whole potatoes in a cool, dark, well-ventilated place.
• Prepare: Scrub before use and cook thoroughly; discard green or badly sprouted potatoes.
• Our sourcing: Brand varies. We try to source locally when available.

Sprouts add texture to thoroughly cooked dishes.

• Nutrition: Vegetables contribute fibre and a variety of naturally occurring plant compounds.
• Enjoy: Stir into soups or stir-fries and cook thoroughly.
• Store: Keep refrigerated and follow any use-by guidance.
• Prepare: Rinse and cook thoroughly; raw sprouts can carry harmful bacteria.
• Our sourcing: Brand varies. We try to source locally when available.

Broccoli brings green florets and tender stems to quick sides and savoury meals.

• Nutrition: Vegetables contribute fibre and a variety of naturally occurring plant compounds.
• Enjoy: Steam, roast or stir-fry; season with a dressing or sauce after cooking.
• Store: Keep refrigerated.
• Prepare: Rinse well, trim tough ends and cut into even pieces.
• Our sourcing: Brand varies. We try to source locally when available.