Lettuce is a good source of vitamin A, folate, potassium and fiber!

Preparation

Step 1: Inspect your head of lettuce and remove any wilted or discolored leaves. These tend to be around the outside of the head of lettuce.

Step 2: Wash the romaine lettuce thoroughly, using cool running water. Get in between all of the different layers of lettuce leaves.

Step 3: Place the leaves in a salad spinner and use it to dry the leaves, or lay the wet lettuce leaves between layers of paper towels and allow the moisture to be soaked up.

Step 4: Tear the leaves with your hands into the size pieces that you desire, or leave the romaine leaves long for dishes such as Caesar salads.

 

Farms that grow Lettuce

Hawaii Green Energy

 

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Bok Choy is a type of Chinese cabbage. Chinensis varieties do not form heads; instead, they have smooth, dark green leaf blades forming a cluster reminiscent of mustard or celery.  Bok Choy contains tons of Vitamin A and a strong amount of Vitamin C.  Actually, chinese cabbage was ranked second for nutrient density out of 41 “powerhouse” fruits and vegetables in a peer-reviewed US Center for Disease Control study.

Preparation

First, trim off the bottom of the stalk and discard. Wash the bok choy under cold water.  Dirt tends to collect toward the base of the stems so make sure you run water through that area.

Separate the leaves from the stems with a sharp knife, making two piles. Cut the stems into 1/2 inch pieces.  Since the leaves cook more quickly than the stems, you’ll want to stir-fry them first.  Add to any stir-fry – the stems will take about six minutes to cook and the leaves about three.

Farms that grow bok choy

• Ho Farms

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