This week is all about comfort food made with real ingredients. With fresh ground beef and a few seasonal veggies, these meals are easy, filling, and family-friendly—with a fun seasonal treat for Full shares!
🍝 Zucchini Lasagna (No Noodles!)
A lighter twist on a classic—perfect for using up zucchini.
Ingredients:
- 2–3 zucchini, sliced lengthwise thin
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 jar marinara sauce
- 1–2 cups shredded mozzarella
- ½ cup ricotta (optional)
- Salt, pepper, Italian seasoning
Instructions:
- Preheat oven to 375°F.
- Brown ground beef and mix with marinara sauce.
- Slice zucchini into thin strips (like noodles).
- Layer in a baking dish: meat sauce → zucchini → cheese. Repeat layers.
- Bake 30–40 minutes until bubbly and golden.
- Let sit 10 minutes before serving.
👉 Tip: Lightly salt zucchini and pat dry first to reduce extra moisture.
🥔 Cabbage, Ground Beef & Potato Soup
Warm, cozy, and perfect for a lighter veggie week.
Ingredients:
- 1 lb ground beef
- 2–3 potatoes, diced
- 2 cups chopped cabbage
- ½ onion (optional)
- 4 cups broth (beef or chicken)
- Salt, pepper, garlic powder
Instructions:
- Brown ground beef in a large pot.
- Add potatoes, cabbage, and onion.
- Pour in broth and bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat and simmer 20–25 minutes until tender.
- Season to taste and serve warm.
🍔 Roasted Veggies + Hamburger Patties
A simple, go-to farm dinner.
Ingredients:
- Ground beef (for patties)
- Zucchini, squash, green beans, or potatoes
- Olive oil
- Salt, pepper
Instructions:
- Preheat oven to 425°F.
- Chop veggies and toss with olive oil, salt, and pepper.
- Roast 20–25 minutes until tender and slightly crisp.
- Form and cook hamburger patties in a skillet or on the grill.
- Serve together for an easy, balanced meal.
🌼 Crispy Fried Squash Blossoms
A seasonal favorite—light, crispy, and so fun to try!
Ingredients:
- Squash blossoms (stems removed, gently rinsed and dried)
- ½ cup flour
- ½ cup milk
- Pinch of salt
- Oil for frying
Instructions:
- Heat about 1 inch of oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- Mix flour, milk, and salt into a light batter.
- Dip each blossom into the batter, letting excess drip off.
- Fry until golden (about 1–2 minutes per side).
- Remove and place on paper towels. Sprinkle lightly with salt.
👉 Optional: Stuff blossoms with a little cheese before dipping for an extra treat!
Enjoy this week’s veggie orders! Let us know if you have recipe requests for next week!