Fresh Vegetables

Tomatillos bring a tart, lively flavour to cooked sauces.

• Nutrition: Vegetables contribute fibre and a variety of naturally occurring plant compounds.
• Enjoy: Roast or simmer for salsa verde and other savoury sauces.
• Store: Keep refrigerated.
• Prepare: Remove the papery husk, rinse off the sticky coating and prepare as your recipe directs.
• 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.

Turnips bring a mild peppery flavour and firm texture to soups, stews and roasted sides.

• 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 refrigerated or follow the storage guidance for the specific root.
• Prepare: Scrub, trim or peel as needed and cook to the texture you prefer.
• Our sourcing: Brand varies. We try to source locally when available.

Turnips bring a mild peppery flavour and firm texture to soups, stews and roasted sides.

• 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 refrigerated or follow the storage guidance for the specific root.
• Prepare: Scrub, trim or peel as needed and cook to the texture you prefer.
• Our sourcing: Brand varies. We try to source locally when available.

Mushrooms add an earthy, savoury flavour and satisfying texture.

• Nutrition: Mushrooms contribute naturally occurring savoury compounds; nutrient levels vary by species.
• Enjoy: Sauté, roast or simmer into sauces and soups.
• Store: Keep refrigerated in breathable packaging.
• Prepare: Brush or rinse away debris, trim as needed and cook thoroughly.
• Our sourcing: Brand varies. We try to source locally when available.

Sweet potatoes and yams make satisfying sides with flavours and textures that vary by variety.

• Nutrition: These roots provide starch and fibre as part of a varied diet.
• Enjoy: Roast, steam or mash, then season to suit your meal.
• Store: Keep whole roots in a cool, dry, well-ventilated place.
• Prepare: Scrub or peel and cook thoroughly.
• Our sourcing: Brand varies. We try to source locally when available.

Zucchini has a mild flavour and tender texture that suits quick cooking.

• Nutrition: Vegetables contribute fibre and a variety of naturally occurring plant compounds.
• Enjoy: Sauté, grill or roast, or add to a vegetable bake.
• Store: Keep refrigerated.
• Prepare: Rinse, trim the ends and cut to suit your recipe.
• Our sourcing: Brand varies. We try to source locally when available.