Root Vegetables – Island Grown Schools

Harvest Of The Month
Island Grown Harvest of the Month is a program that highlights a locally available crop each month of the year in schools, libraries and the broader community. The goal is to help children, their caregivers and the community experience healthy, seasonal whole-foods based meals while supporting local and regional farmers. Each of our recipes have been created by local chefs and have been thoroughly enjoyed by Islanders.
Our 2023 crop list:

January: Potatoes

February: Cabbage

March: Eggs

April: Seafood

May: Herbs

June: Salad greens

July: Summer squash

August: Jilo

September: Tomatoes

October: Cranberries

November: Root vegetables

December: Winter squash

Carrot & Kohlrabi Slaw

Kohlrabi is one of our all time favorite vegetables. Try it today in this delicious salad!

Seasonals Fall, Summer

Types of Dish Side Dish

Themes

Crops Root Vegetables

Barley & Roasted Beet Salad

This salad gets a bright red color and sweetness from the beets. Barley provides a great base and makes it a hearty, filling side dish.

Seasonals Winter

Types of Dish Side Dish

Themes Dinner, Lunch

Crops Root Vegetables, Whole Grains

Beet Hummus (tahini free)

The bright magenta color of this hummus is an actual delight. Serve with cut up veggies, put on a sandwich or enjoy with crackers.

Seasonals Fall, Winter

Types of Dish Condiment

Themes Lunch, Snack

Crops Dry Beans, Root Vegetables

Japanese Vegetable Pancakes (Okonomiyaki)

Okonomiyaki, or Japanese Vegetable pancakes, combine many winter vegetables into a quick, savory meal.

Seasonals Winter

Types of Dish Main Dish, Side Dish

Themes Dinner

Crops Cabbage, Root Vegetables

Carrot Romesco

This romesco sauce is handy to use with seafood or chicken or just on its own with crusty bread. Recipe courtesy of Austin Racine & Maura Martin of Mo’s Lunch.

Seasonals Fall