Corena’s Kitchen
Every Wednesday at Bob's Market and Greenhouses, we share inspiring recipes that celebrate the fresh vegetables harvested from your garden. These recipes not only highlight seasonal produce but also provide creative ways to incorporate your homegrown veggies into delicious meals. Whether you’re looking for hearty salads, savory soups, or flavorful stir-fries, our weekly posts offer a variety of ideas to help you make the most of your garden bounty. Join us for culinary inspiration that transforms your garden's offerings into delightful dishes for you and your family.
Hot Greek Salad
It’s a Greek Salad, but warm and filling!
It’s a Greek Salad, but warm and filling!
Ingredients
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1 cup orzo pasta
1 ½ tablespoons olive oil
2 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves, cubed
4 cloves garlic, crushed
1 tablespoon Greek seasoning, or to taste
2 cups fresh spinach
1 cucumber, cubed
1 tomato, cubed
1 (15 ounce) can large black olives, drained
2 tablespoons sun-dried tomato vinaigrette
¼ cup crumbled feta cheese
Directions
Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil.
Cook orzo in the boiling water, stirring occasionally until cooked through but firm to the bite, about 10 minutes.
Drain and keep warm.
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat; cook and stir chicken, garlic, and Greek seasoning until chicken is no longer pink in the center and juices run clear, about 10 minutes.
Add spinach, cucumber, tomato, olives, and vinaigrette; lower heat and simmer until spinach begins to wilt, 5 to 10 minutes.
Serve over orzo; top with feta cheese.
Greek Green Beans
A nice mix of green beans, onion, and tomatoes simmered until soft and delicious!
A nice mix of green beans, onion, and tomatoes simmered until soft and delicious!
Ingredients
¾ cup olive oil
2 cups chopped onions
1 clove garlic, minced
2 pounds fresh green beans, rinsed and trimmed
3 large tomatoes, diced
2 teaspoons sugar
salt to taste
Directions
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
Cook and stir the onions and garlic in the skillet until tender.
Mix the green beans, tomatoes, sugar, and salt into the skillet.
Reduce heat to low, and continue cooking 45 minutes, or until beans are soft.